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At Northern Arizona University, you’ll find more than a campus, you’ll find community, purpose, and opportunity. With career-driven programs, real-world experience, and a stunning Flagstaff location, NAU offers a college journey that’s as affordable as it is unforgettable. Here, every student matters, and every path is possible.
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How NAU professors are using AI in their research
Generative AI is in classrooms already. Can educators use this tool to enhance learning among their students instead of undercutting assignments? Yes, said Priyanka Parekh, an assistant research professor in the Center for STEM Teaching and Learning at NAU. With a grant from NAU’s Transformation through Artificial Intelligence in Learning (TRAIL) program, Parekh is investigating…
The salmon superfood you’ve never heard of
In northern California, salmon are more than just fish—they’re a cornerstone of tribal traditions, a driver of tourism and a sign of healthy rivers. So it may not come as a surprise that NAU and University of California Berkeley scientists working along the region’s Eel River have discovered a micro-scale nutrient factory that keeps rivers…
Jacks in a Flash: Big Beam Competition team
It takes a lot of work to build a beam that won’t work. It takes even more work to build one that not only will break but will do so in a way you can predict. That’s what NAU’s PCI Big Beam Competition team—Payton Correia, 2025 graduate and civil design engineer at Revamp Engineering; Isabella…
How NAU researchers are preparing Arizona kids for data-centered careers
Thanks to a new grant-funded project at NAU, young people in Arizona could soon become more fluent in data science, boosting their future career prospects and bringing more prosperity to the Grand Canyon State. NAU Department of Mathematics and Statistics faculty members Jeffrey Hovermill, Jaechoul Lee and Ye Chen received $1.1 million from the National…
Building bridges in a memory care desert
In rural and underserved areas—particularly Native American communities— early signs of dementia often go unrecognized. This could be because access to specialized care is limited, and symptoms are easily mistaken for normal memory loss due to aging. A study headed by associate professor of psychology Eric Cerino, assistant professor of social work Megan McCoy and…
Museum of Northern Arizona offers NAU students free admission for academic year
Are you looking for a way to discover the fascinating stories, intricate artworks and scientific marvels sprinkled throughout the Colorado Plateau but find yourself limited by a college student’s budget? The Museum of Northern Arizona’s (MNA) latest initiative is here to help make these financial barriers history. From now until May 15, 2026, students at…
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