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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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A person with curly hair and a blue shirt stands smiling with arms crossed in a library aisle lined with bookshelves.
Access for students

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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Campus experience

Unveiling the Nakai Plaza

Grammy-nominated recording artist and NAU alum creates an Indigenous plant garden.
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Campus experience

Growing impact through a secret garden

What was originally an abandoned and overgrown space was transformed into a secluded oasis.
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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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Academic excellence

Fueled by generosity

Alumni gift takes engineering students from concept to competition.
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Unrestricted gift propels NAU forward

Gift inspired by NAU's commitment to academic excellence and promotion of critical thinking.
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Where legacy lives

Old Main carries a new name that reflects the history and spirit of the university.
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Academic excellence

Giving back to future educators

College of Education Dean established a planned gift to benefit the college.
A woman in a pink top stands outside a building with a large mural of a child and dog, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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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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Academic excellence

NAU empowers veteran students through comprehensive support

NAU's nationally recognized model for serving veteran students is based on tailored programming and a strong sense of community.

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