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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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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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NAU alumna invests in the next generation of exceptional teachers

Through a named scholarship, Karen Butterfield supports the culturally responsive teachers and education leaders of tomorrow.
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Launching Elevate, the campaign for NAU

Press release and public announcement for the launch of Elevate, the campaign for NAU.
Alumni connection

How NAU alumna Annika Hutsler turned challenge into momentum

This Lumberjack, Marine, and Paralympic hopeful found freedom on one leg—and hasn’t stopped moving forward ever since.
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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Swimming to success

See how student-athlete Francesca Criscione, '25, is making waves at NAU.
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Turning obstacles into opportunities

Scholarships lay a foundation for NAU student, Dayana Amaya.
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Growing support for foster care students

The Blavin Bettin Scholars Program helps students achieve their dream of obtaining a degree.
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Academic excellence

NAU is a family affair

The self-proclaimed “Dorsey 5” is an inspiring family of Lumberjacks committed to paying it forward.
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Alumni connection

Through Mission: Vivere, an NAU alumnus honors his brother’s legacy

Honoring his brother, Michael Starace, ’10, ’11, invests in the next generation of Lumberjacks.
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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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