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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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Access for students

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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Academic excellence

Venture Studio takes students from prototype to pitch

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

Training tomorrow’s hygienists

NAU dental hygiene students gain hands-on experience while delivering essential care.
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Faculty impact

Reshaping legal language

NAU linguist Scott Jarvis is fighting to make the legal system fairer—one word at a time.
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Faculty impact

Exploring new rhythms with Abby Fisher

Steven Hemphill Endowed Professor of Percussion Studies Abby Fisher is creating new rhythms in the Kitt School of Music.
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Faculty impact

Unearthing potential across Arizona schools

As the Del and Jewell Lewis Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership, Rose Ylimaki is transforming schools in Bisbee and beyond.