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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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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.
Alumni connection

An aunt and nephew find strength along parallel paths 

As Connor Legros graduates from NAU, his aunt and former counselor nears the end of cancer treatment.

Campus experience

New training space at Phoenix Bioscience Core expands opportunities for future healthcare professionals

A grant-funded renovation is expanding hands-on training for Arizona’s future healthcare workers.
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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.

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News and announcements

First-time giver wins trip to NAU Homecoming

NAU Giving Day donor Jocelyn Whiteneck, ’19, shares her experience as a winner of the NAU Giving Day Homecoming sweepstakes.
Academic excellence

Hands-on learning meets community need at NAU’s Dental Hygiene Kiddie Clinic

Students provide free preventive care to children while gaining hands-on experience serving families across northern Arizona.
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Supported by scholarships, Ellen Liebig builds a path to medicine

This CEFNS Distinguished Senior has combined research, leadership, and academic success.
Alumni connection

How these SBS alumni are staying connected

Alumni across fields are giving their time to help NAU students navigate careers, build networks, and gain real-world perspective.
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.
Academic excellence

Preparing the next generation of dementia care professionals

Students from across NAU came together to better understand this critical field for Arizona’s aging population.

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