As the U.S. Department of Defense continues to test for live spores in more than 400 batches of anthrax sent to a reported 66 labs in 19 states including Arizona, geneticist Paul Keim, Ph.D., suspects the bacterial spores may be able to bring themselves back from the dead. “I’m calling it the … [Read more...] about NAU Scientist Suspecting Lazarus Effect
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NAU Changing Leadership
James Coleman, dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been selected as the university’s next provost, President Rita Cheng announced today. “Jim’s broad background crosses multiple disciplines and his research focus makes him an excellent fit for … [Read more...] about NAU Changing Leadership
NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
Later this summer and into early fall, tree-climbing crews will be using ropes to pull themselves up into 40, 60 even 80-foot tall Southwestern White Pine trees in Arizona’s high elevation mixed conifer forests. Researchers have only about a four-week window during the year when the tree’s pinecones … [Read more...] about NAU Researcher Works to Save a Species
NAU Athletics Auction
Mar. 2. 11:30 a.m. NAU Walkup Skydome. Tickets are $20.00 per person with a game ticket or $30 without a game ticket. The auction ticket price includes entry to the auction, a game ticket, lunch courtesy of Jake’s on the Green and a pre-game “chalk talk” from Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jack … [Read more...] about NAU Athletics Auction
CCC2NAU Receiving $2.5 Million Federal Grant
The CCC2NAU program has received a $2.5 million federal grant for the development and expansion of innovative training programs. Coconino Community College's award-winning CCC2NAU transition program for students, in partnership with Northern Arizona University, will receive the money over a … [Read more...] about CCC2NAU Receiving $2.5 Million Federal Grant
NAU’s Business Outreach
The business environment is more dynamic and uncertain than at any time in recent history. Fortunately, Arizona businesses can turn to Northern Arizona University’s Alliance Bank Business Outreach Center (ABBOC) for help in navigating today’s choppy waters. Since 1999, ABBOC has provided services to … [Read more...] about NAU’s Business Outreach
New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., just celebrated his one-month anniversary as the new dean of the Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dean Van Slyke believes the college should develop existing partnerships between the business community and the college and work on creating more … [Read more...] about New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Grant Opening Doors for NAU Nursing Students
As state and federal governments continue to look for ways to fill the need for trained health care professionals, NAU is preparing to welcome more nursing students through a multimillion dollar grant for hands-on training. Northern Arizona University will partner with Scottsdale Healthcare on a … [Read more...] about Grant Opening Doors for NAU Nursing Students
New NAU VP of Athletics Reaching Out to Businesses
Fans passionate about sports teams can bring communities together in ways that only sports can. Dr. Lisa Campos, Northern Arizona University’s new vice president for Intercollegiate Athletics saw that to be true at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where she previously served as senior … [Read more...] about New NAU VP of Athletics Reaching Out to Businesses
NAU Receiving $1 Million Grant for New Degree Program
Northern Arizona University received a major funding boost for its Personalized Learning initiative with a $1 million grant from Next Generation Learning Challenges. “With Personalized Learning, we are opening a new era in academic instruction at Northern Arizona University,” said NAU … [Read more...] about NAU Receiving $1 Million Grant for New Degree Program