As large bags of candy spill off shelves and children’s costumes fill store aisles, it is impossible to ignore the fact that Halloween is around the corner! In an increasingly complex world, however, it does not take a holiday to remind us of frightening things. There are diseases not yet cured, … [Read more...] about Research: Providing Answers to the Things That Frighten Us
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The Power of a New Beginning
There are few things as powerful as a new beginning. On a college campus, and in a college community, the buzz of anticipation around the start of a new academic year is contagious. The optimism of our students and the enthusiasm of our faculty and staff echo the promise of good things to … [Read more...] about The Power of a New Beginning
NAU’s Legacy Leads Toward Forest Fire Prevention
Arizona’s forests are a state treasure, and they contribute to our quality of life in the high country. Every year during wildfire season, though, that treasure is under threat – a fact that we were reminded of this summer. We all agree on the need to keep our forests healthy, but attempts to … [Read more...] about NAU’s Legacy Leads Toward Forest Fire Prevention
Lumberjacks for Life: Building Lasting Connections
One of the true joys of the college experience is the friends you make along the way. Classmates enhance the celebrations, commiserate about the challenges, inform and expand the education of the journey toward a degree. At NAU, we believe that camaraderie should not be limited just to our students’ … [Read more...] about Lumberjacks for Life: Building Lasting Connections
The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Leaders face an interesting, sometimes confusing, paradox. People want leaders who are humble, but also want leaders who project confidence. Projecting humility can suggest a lack of self-confidence, but projecting self-confidence can suggest arrogance. What’s a leader to do? Let’s untangle this … [Read more...] about The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Why NAU?
If you have ever spent time with a child, you know that no matter how different their personalities or interests, they all share one thing: the ability to ask “why” about everything. It is a genuine question – a desire to better understand how things work and relate to what interests them, and a … [Read more...] about Why NAU?
On the Grid – College Graduate’s First Job
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Veterans Finding One-Stop Shopping at NAU
Success comes in many forms, including the newly remodeled, 1,600-square-foot Veteran Success Center (VSC) located in the University Union Fieldhouse at Northern Arizona University. For a veteran student, success can mean finding a safe space on campus to interact with other military-affiliated … [Read more...] about Veterans Finding One-Stop Shopping at NAU
NAU Reaching New Octaves with Multi-Million Dollar Sound of Music
Envisioning an anticipated $15 million expansion of the Northern Arizona University Performing and Fine Arts Center as a “…cultural front door to the main university campus,” President Rita Cheng announced a new vision for the NAU School of Music. Speaking before almost 200 supporters of music … [Read more...] about NAU Reaching New Octaves with Multi-Million Dollar Sound of Music
NAU: An Investment that Pays the Best Interest
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” NAU’s success proves this to be true for our students, and for our state and local economies. Our university generates a $1.8 billion impact for Arizona each year, bringing research funding and jobs and creating … [Read more...] about NAU: An Investment that Pays the Best Interest