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Funding by Area

Cline Library

Support a launchpad for success

With spaces and technology that foster innovation, collections that support deep learning, and programs that connect research with real-world applications, Cline Library is one of NAU’s most vital engines of academic success.

Whether you choose to support technology-rich learning spaces, access to digital resources, or another area close to your heart, your investment helps elevate every student’s experience at NAU.

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Elevate Access for students

Student Support

Fundraising goal: $50,000

From service desks and archives to the MakerLab and digital platforms, students keep the library running while gaining real-world experience. Programs like the Student Workforce Promise, Mary Crawley Scholarship, and Reilly Internship in Special Collections give students the chance to learn by doing, explore career paths, and build the skills and confidence to succeed—now and after graduation.

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Elevate academic excellence

Native American and
Indigenous Engagement
Endowment

Fundraising goal: $100,000

Cline Library is committed to respectful, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities across the Colorado Plateau. This endowment will support engagement opportunities with regional Tribal nations—advancing collaborative programs, expanding digital access to Indigenous educational materials, and supporting stewardship of archival collections.

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Special Collections and
Archives: Digital Access
and Preservation

Fundraising goal: $250,000

Cline Library’s Special Collections and Archives house some of the most significant photographic and cultural records of the Colorado Plateau and the American Southwest—including the works of David Muench, Emory and Ellsworth Kolb, Sue Bennett, and Tad Nichols. For students and classes, engaging with these primary source collections offers a rare, hands-on opportunity to meaningfully connect with history and place.

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NAU Health Digital Library

Fundraising goal: $500,000

As the pace of healthcare innovation accelerates, so does the demand for digital access to trusted medical information. The NAU Health Digital Library is designed to meet this need, providing students, faculty, and practitioners with access to clinical decision-making tools, medical research databases, health data visualization platforms, and interactive anatomy and physiology resources. Whether students are preparing for licensure, faculty are developing new curriculum, or communities are relying on well-trained professionals, you’re putting the right tools in the right hands—when and where they’re needed most.

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Taking students from prototype to pitch

At the NAU Venture Studio, students create practical, scalable solutions.

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Creation & Innovation

Fundraising goal: $1.5 Million

Cline Library is a hub for innovation—a place where students explore ideas, experiment with new technologies, and bring their creative projects to life. The Dean’s Innovation Fund fuels this work by supporting the evolution of existing programs and the development of new tools, spaces, and experiences. Your investment in the Dean’s Innovation Fund ensures students have the tools, personalized support, and technology they need to turn ideas into impact. This includes access to: the AI and Data Visualization Studio, Multimedia Studios, MakerLab, and Venture Studio.

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