Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester, Lumberjacks

January 12, 2026

Dear Lumberjacks,

Happy New Year, and welcome to the Spring 2026 semester at Northern Arizona University!

I hope you had time over the break to rest and recharge. As classes begin today, our NAU community remains focused on what matters most: excellence in teaching and learning, impactful scholarship and creative activity, meaningful engagement, and advancing opportunity in Arizona and beyond.

To our faculty and staff, thank you for the dedication and care you bring to your work every day. To our students, welcome to what is sure to be a great semester—filled with learning, discovery, and memorable experiences.

 Here’s to a great Spring 2026!

Go Jacks!

José Luis Cruz Rivera

 

NAU Communications