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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Faculty impact

Endowed professorship honors Steven Hemphill’s legacy in percussion

More than 80 professional and global percussion instruments accompany the new faculty position.
Faculty impact

Honors fellowship inspires global curiosity and understanding

Established by an alumna, the fellowship supports a deeper awareness of world cultures, religions, and politics.
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Faculty impact

Leading research for Athletic Training

Combining her passions for sports and healthcare, Monica Lininger, PhD, joined NAU to advance the Athletic Training program.
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Access for students

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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Academic excellence

$5.2 million gift advances STEM success at NAU

The funds provide support for STEM students and faculty through scholarships, housing assistance, and math readiness programming.
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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.