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Access for students

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.

Access for students

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.

Campus experience

New training space at Phoenix Bioscience Core expands opportunities for future healthcare professionals

A grant-funded renovation is expanding hands-on training for Arizona’s future healthcare workers.

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Faculty impact

Dean Janina Johnson on the future of nursing at NAU

Johnson shares her vision for the future of the college and its growing impact on healthcare statewide.

Academic excellence

Hands-on learning meets community need at NAU’s Dental Hygiene Kiddie Clinic

Students provide free preventive care to children while gaining hands-on experience serving families across northern Arizona.

Access for students

Supported by scholarships, Ellen Liebig builds a path to medicine

This CEFNS Distinguished Senior has combined research, leadership, and academic success.

Alumni connection

How these SBS alumni are staying connected

Alumni across fields are giving their time to help NAU students navigate careers, build networks, and gain real-world perspective.

Faculty impact

New Honors professorship and student support bridge campus and community

Lee Drickamer and Judith Sellers are helping NAU Honors students create real-world impact.

Academic excellence

Preparing the next generation of dementia care professionals

Students from across NAU came together to better understand this critical field for Arizona’s aging population.

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