In his roles as CEO or president of more than 15 publicly traded, venture-backed and technology start-ups around the world and across the United States, Paul Thomas wasn’t interested in overseeing companies that were humming along smoothly. In fact, he was the guy the board of directors would call … [Read more...] about Serial CEO T. Paul Thomas Offers Lessons in Leadership in New Book
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NAU Celebrates One Hundred and Twenty Five Years, Marching Band Selected for Legendary Parade
This is always a time of great excitement as new and returning students have settled into the routines of the semester, pursing their studies and engaging in their home community of Flagstaff. As I noted last month, this fall is extra special for us, as we are officially celebrating our 125th year … [Read more...] about NAU Celebrates One Hundred and Twenty Five Years, Marching Band Selected for Legendary Parade
Transformative Initiatives are Defining the New NAU
As we settle into the fall semester, I am deeply honored to have the privilege of serving as the president of Northern Arizona University during this pivotal time in our university’s history, and to be part of this wonderful community in Flagstaff. This year, we celebrate 125 years of impact and … [Read more...] about Transformative Initiatives are Defining the New NAU
Blood Sport
Just as a summer day warms, Dan Bergland is explaining how Erythropoietin (EPO) works when a squad of rail-thin, ultra-fit young adults arrive at a popular coffee shop. Most wave as they make their way inside. Dressed in dolphin shorts and sports tanks, they have the unmistakable look of serious … [Read more...] about Blood Sport
Supporting Businesses through the Innovate Waste Challenge
Business and entrepreneurship are generators of exceptional creativity, ingenuity and effort. Historically, many of the great advances of our society have come from a combination of entrepreneurship and government working together to address common problems. It is with this in mind that the City … [Read more...] about Supporting Businesses through the Innovate Waste Challenge
NAU Names Brian Wright to Lead Lumberjack Football
Northern Arizona University’s President José Luis Cruz Rivera and Intercollegiate Athletics Vice President Mike Marlow have formally introduced Brian Wright as the school’s 31st head football coach. Wright joins NAU’s program after spending four years at Division II Pittsburg State University in … [Read more...] about NAU Names Brian Wright to Lead Lumberjack Football
NAU $2 Billion Master Plan Approved
Northern Arizona University intends to add up to 1,200 beds of on-campus housing, build three parking garages and expand the library under a 10-year plan recently approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. The Sustainable Smart Campus Master Plan is a flexible framework for NAU’s future … [Read more...] about NAU $2 Billion Master Plan Approved
NAU Launches College of Medicine to Address State’s Physician Shortage
NAU is taking a new step in our university’s journey to educate and serve the people of this region and the entire state of Arizona with the recent launch of NAU Health. NAU Health, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for all Arizonans, particularly those in rural, … [Read more...] about NAU Launches College of Medicine to Address State’s Physician Shortage
Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Flagstaff’s budding restaurant scene is at a crossroads. A number of local restaurants and chefs are gaining national acclaim at the same time economic conditions — inflation, higher wages and prices — are creating headwinds for operators. “People are paying more for their food than they ever … [Read more...] about Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Baby Steps are Key to Success in Recovery
Humans have a tendency to rush success. We want the best possible outcomes in the quickest way possible, no matter the endeavor. The habit of wanting to get rich quickly in our careers and our lives is a hard one to break. The problem with this mentality is it either leads to another bad habit of … [Read more...] about Baby Steps are Key to Success in Recovery
