NAU is also on a bold mission to expand access to higher education and close achievement gaps throughout our state.In this, my inaugural column, I want to tell you what a privilege it is to serve as president of NAU and live every day in this beautiful community. Since my arrival nearly a year … [Read more...] about NAU Working on Mutually Beneficial Community Engagement
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Living in Gratitude at Altitudes
On a typical “bluebird” winter day on Arizona’s highest mountain, expert skiers like Lynda Fleischer greet the crystal clear bluest-of-blue sky with a huge smile to the heavens after a night of fresh-fallen snow. “This is where I belong,” she said. “The mountain is part of who I am. It makes me who … [Read more...] about Living in Gratitude at Altitudes
Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
The summer of 2021 is leading the record books for businesses relocating to Arizona, including semiconductor manufacturers, electric car makers and many other tech companies. While most relocations and expansions are happening in the Valley, Northern Arizona is also attracting companies. In east … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth
Runner Keeping Business Career on Track
As a Northern Arizona University student athlete, Canadian-born Krista Stepa spent much of her collegiate career competing. Whether running for the university’s track and cross country programs or presenting business development plans she devised while participating in the BizBlock program at the … [Read more...] about Runner Keeping Business Career on Track
Ask the CEO: Exceptional Customer Service
Most of my columns are based on experiences I’ve had with my former companies. Most of my organizations were in business-to-business selling, so my experience with retail is relatively limited to personal buying experiences. That being said, I think many of the practices I used still apply to … [Read more...] about Ask the CEO: Exceptional Customer Service
NAU Researchers Searching for Best Trees to Re-Populate Panama Forest
From the dirt to the treetops, scientists study samples as bacteria, DNA and insects may all be part of the formula for resilient trees in a changing climate In a School of Forestry lab at Northern Arizona University, scientists are carefully unfolding large tropical leaves, examining exotic … [Read more...] about NAU Researchers Searching for Best Trees to Re-Populate Panama Forest
“Ask the CEO”
Honesty Should Be the Policy in a Family Business As many of you know, I am fortunate enough to teach at Northern Arizona University. One of my courses is Management 300i where we teach students the basics for starting a business. They learn about writing a business plan, understanding the … [Read more...] about “Ask the CEO”
NAU Intercollegiate Athletics Vice President Honored
Northern Arizona University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos is on "Flagstaff's 20 Under 40" list. The award, presented by the Arizona Daily Sun and Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, honors local business and professional leaders who have achieved success and excelled in … [Read more...] about NAU Intercollegiate Athletics Vice President Honored
NAU joins national effort to transform the first-year experience
Northern Arizona University has been selected to participate in a national initiative designed to help students thrive during their first year. NAU, alongside 43 other state colleges and universities, joined the American Association of State Colleges and Universities three-year project titled … [Read more...] about NAU joins national effort to transform the first-year experience
Students Give NAU High Rankings
Northern Arizona University students report effective engagement and teaching practices in the 2015 National Survey of Student Engagement. Most students rated their overall experience at NAU as excellent or good and said they would attend the university again. Compared to respondents at peer … [Read more...] about Students Give NAU High Rankings
