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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

Giving back, Lumberjack style 

From alumni chapters to mentorship and service, volunteers help keep the Lumberjack community connected long after graduation.
Academic excellence

Five years in, Flagstaff Piano Festival is a summertime staple

Donor support helps bring world-class piano performance, mentorship, and community programming to NAU and Flagstaff.
Academic excellence

Building the next generation of Tribal environmental leaders

ITEP trains Tribal water leaders and prepares Native students to protect land and water in their communities.
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Mesa student awarded full-ride scholarship

Itzel Perez Lillos was awarded the Univision Arizona second-annual Tu Futuro scholarship.

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Faculty impact

The first professorship in NAU’s Construction Management program

Kai Kaoni is appointed the first professorship in Steve Sanghi College of Engineering's Construction Management program.
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A lasting legacy of learning and dialogue

The late NAU custodian James Barrett left a planned gift to support future teachers and establish a lecture series.
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One family’s lasting impact on NAU Athletics

The Beemillers have built a multigenerational legacy at NAU through their support of student-athletes.

Academic excellence

A new approach to nursing

NAU is preparing practice-ready nurses to meet Arizona’s growing healthcare needs.
Alumni connection

New challenge boosted local participation this NAU Giving Day

The first-of-its-kind challenge drew new donors and helped drive participation in NAU’s most successful Giving Day to date.
Alumni connection

An aunt and nephew find strength along parallel paths 

As Connor Legros graduates from NAU, his aunt and former counselor nears the end of cancer treatment.

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