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Stories of impact

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A future water leader takes root at NAU

Fueled lived experience, passion, and scholarship support, Makayla Harmon-McIntosh is building a future in water policy.

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Student voices

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Ethan Ward’s pursuit of justice

With analytical rigor with moral inquiry, this NAU student prepares for law school and a career in justice.
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Charmaine Begay is the future of Native nursing

Charmaine Begay is a first-generation nursing student pursuing a career serving Tribal populations.
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Academic excellence

Jordan Strohmeyer engineers his own path

This NAU student is building the foundation for a career that bridges music and engineering.
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From student to mentor, NAU Theatre builds lasting pathways

NAU Theatre alumnus Seamus Dever, ’97, and senior Amaia Evans, ’25, reflect on mentorship, access, and the power of opportunity.
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NAU Sisk Fellow Shawna Woody honors heritage through conservation

The inaugural Sisk Fellow explores how bison grazing impacts native plants and pollinators at the Grand Canyon.
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A future water leader takes root at NAU

Fueled lived experience, passion, and scholarship support, Makayla Harmon-McIntosh is building a future in water policy.
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Alumni connection

Your Lumberjack holiday gift guide

This holiday season, shop with intention, and a little Lumberjack pride. From Flagstaff boutiques to award-winning eateries,...
Academic excellence

Folklórico finds its footing at NAU

A student folklórico group prepares to represent Arizona on a national stage.
Alumni connection

Brick by brick, Rosanna Jumbo-Fitch builds a legacy of service

From construction sites to classrooms to public office, the three-time NAU alumna builds opportunities for others.

Alumni connection

From employee to owner

An alumna finds her home in Flagstaff running two fast-paced cafés.

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Alumni connection

Into the unknown

These first-generation students and alumni took a bold leap into the unknown. Now, they’re lighting the way for others.
Academic excellence

A hole in one for ponderosa pines 

Student research is helping protect trees that have defined the Forest Highlands Golf Club for generations.
Campus experience

Pritulsky Design Lab creates more room for interior design students

After building their own careers, an alumni donor couple gives students a space to start their interior design futures.
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Faculty impact

Compassion, taught by example

A pathologist and educator invests in faculty to train tomorrow’s physicians and shape compassionate care.
Access for students

She came to NAU hoping to graduate. She left as Outstanding Senior.

A Navajo student in the College of Education perseveres through personal loss, graduates with a 4.0 GPA, and begins her career.
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News and announcements

Elevate campaign fuels four straight years of record-setting fundraising for NAU

The NAU Foundation reached its largest endowment in history while surpassing its fourth fundraising goal.

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