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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Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
What do a Medal of Honor winner, major league baseball player, physician and administrator have in common? According to a new book, “Who is Gym?” by former Arizona broadcaster and Northern Arizona University grad Scott Hanson, they are the namesakes of various high school sports venues around the … [Read more...] about Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
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 Among Top Green Colleges
Princeton Review recently released its annual Guide to Green Colleges, naming Northern Arizona University among the elite 353 schools committed to sustainability. In order to make the list, the schools had to demonstrate they were environmentally aware by proving student life is both healthy and … [Read more...] about NAU Among Top Green Colleges
Summer Festivals Bolstering Economy
Website editor's note: Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of festival season in Northern Arizona. In addition to several events memorializing fallen military men and women, there are numerous other events in the high country. Art in the Park is held at Wheeler Park in Downtown Flagstaff and the … [Read more...] about Summer Festivals Bolstering Economy
Another Natural Market Coming to Flagstaff
Sunflower Farmers Market has announced it will open a new full-service grocery store in Flagstaff, Arizona, adjacent to Northern Arizona University, by the end of 2013. The market will join Bookmans, Michael’s, and Pier 1 Imports in the University Meadows Shopping Center located on Riordan Ranch … [Read more...] about Another Natural Market Coming to Flagstaff
Students Linking NAU and Tourism Economy
Since high school, Allison Wiltfong has known she wants to work in the hotel industry. She is now about to graduate from Northern Arizona University (NAU) with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) and live her dream. After working in restaurants during high school to make extra money, … [Read more...] about Students Linking NAU and Tourism Economy
CCC President Honored at NAU Graduation
Northern Arizona University President John Haeger and Coconino Community College President Leah Bornstein have spent four years building a multifaceted partnership that leads to student success. At NAU’s spring commencement ceremony on May 12, Haeger will present Bornstein with an honorary … [Read more...] about CCC President Honored at NAU Graduation
Mountain Line Operator Wins Competition
Veteran Mountain Lift operator Bernice Tullie took home the top prize at the recent Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Rural and Tribal Transportation Roadeo. Tullie’s victory marks NAIPTA’s first-ever win at the Transportation Roadeo, which gives bus operators from systems across the … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Operator Wins Competition
Military Museum ReOpening for the Season
Fort Tuthill's Military Museum is open again for its eight season. A flag raising ceremony was held over the weekend with a display of weapons y C Company First Battalion 158th Infantry. Army ROTC Cadets from Northern Arizona University were on hand along with the Coconino High School Junior ROTC … [Read more...] about Military Museum ReOpening for the Season