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Academic excellence

A love story sustained in small, steady notes

This decades-long love story was shaped by a shared passion for choral music and steadfast generosity.
Faculty impact

Endowed professorship honors Steven Hemphill’s legacy in percussion

More than 80 professional and global percussion instruments accompany the new faculty position.
Alumni connection

More than 40 degrees strong, the Dallabetta family’s NAU legacy continues to grow

The family's deep, enduring connection to NAU continues today through students like senior Abigail Austin.
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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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Access for students

Scholarships funded by stocks send Lumberjacks abroad

By using appreciated stock to fund scholarships, Gary Kane, ’69, enables NAU students to take life-changing journeys abroad.
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Access for students

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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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.