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What started as a project to help High Country Humane keep their cat population happy became an opportunity for students, community members and local businesses to come together with one shared purr-pose: giving cats their best (nine) lives in the shelter. Jessica “J.R.” MacKenzie, a professor of practice of interior design at the School of Art + Design (SoA+D), was contacted by Tresban Rivera,…
For students passionate about serving their communities, pursuing a master’s degree can feel like a long and expensive journey. But what if they could earn two graduate degrees without doubling the time, tuition and effort? An online dual master’s program in public administration and social work offers students the opportunity to combine two complementary fields into one streamlined, flexible…
California’s redwood forests are a national treasure. And the coastal fog that often covers the trees in a mysterious gray shroud? That’s no less beloved. A few researchers at NAU believe those trees, and that fog, are worth protecting. So they’re using machine learning to investigate how the two work together to create a healthy, resilient forest—and how less fog…
Ph.D. student Cat Alberts was the recipient of the Inaugural Indigenous Peoples’ Excellence in Wildlife Stewardship Award from the Native Peoples’ Wildlife Management Working Group of the Wildlife Society. …
It only takes one sprained ankle to appreciate your ability to manage the stairs. Now imagine, instead of a single injury, you have motor difficulties from a neurological disease that make stairs difficult or impossible all the time, not just for a couple of weeks. Imagine how much life could change with a wearable device that gave you the ability…
Becky Pratt-Sturges, an associate teaching professor of museum studies and art history, has led the revitalization of the museum studies program. She talked to The NAU Review about coming to NAU as a student, the pressing issues facing museums and why the President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow award, which she recently won, means so much to her. Tell us about the Museum Studies program. I…
As part of the SBS West closure, affected department offices, faculty, and student services have been relocated to new campus locations. All offices remain open and available to support students, faculty, staff, and community partners. The SBS West building is now closed with restricted access. SBS West closure and department relocations The closure of SBS…
Diana Coleman, associate teaching professor in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies, participated as the keynote speaker in the international conference “Camps, Belonging, and Abolition Democracy” at the 3rd Graz/Puerto Rico International Conference on Human Rights. …
With support from the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Sponsored Projects has launched the NAU Research Administrators Network (NRAN), a cross-campus initiative focused on strengthening integration, collaboration and advancing research administration excellence across the university. Throughout the year, NRAN will offer Deep Dive training sessions, networking opportunities…
Recent construction management graduate Grace Johnson hoped to get a job in the skilled trades after NAU. She had no idea she’d get on TV, too. Johnson was recently featured in “Building Back America’s Trades,” a three-part docuseries produced by the Lowe’s Foundation. The series, which is available to watch on HBO Max, discovery+ and Magnolia Network, explores Johnson’s winding path…
Jackson Truitt started his research early and organically. Now a Ph.D. student working on building a robotic arm to help children with cerebral palsy be more independent, his passion for the work started when he was growing up. His brother had muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, so Truitt saw firsthand how people’s lives were affected and the challenges they faced with these conditions. When it…
A partnership between Northern Arizona University and Follett, NAU’s campus store partner, will make course materials available at a single price for NAU students this fall. The program, known as NAU Axe/ess, ensures that all participating students receive their required course materials at the start of the term for a predictable price, regardless of their major or the retail price of individual…
Good healthcare is not only about medical knowledge, but also about human connection. Understanding patients’ needs and histories goes a long way toward providing high-quality care. A new undergraduate certificate at NAU aims to give students a unique set of tools to help them succeed in the industry by bridging the gap between language and culture in healthcare. Juliana Suby, teaching professor,…
Gerard van Belle, research professor in the Department of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences co-hosted Science Track panels at the Phoenix Fan Fusion on “The Wright Stuff: The Science of Flight,” “I am on a curiosity voyage and I need my paddles to travel: Scientist looks at ‘’Stranger Things” and “But it was a scientific poke with a very scientific stick!: The Science of ‘Project…
NAU welcomed more than 150 public service professionals, managers, and executive leaders from across Arizona for the inaugural High Country Public Service Academy (HCPSA), a first-of-its-kind professional development experience designed to strengthen leadership, innovation, and collaboration across the public sector. Hosted by NAU’s Master of Public Administration program in partnership with NAU…
In the Spotlight: August 2026 Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu, or use our online submission form. NAU was recognized as one of Money’s Best Colleges in America 2026. This analysis showcases the country’s top 735 colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid…
