Student tributes

We honor the memory of NAU students who have passed, reflecting on their lives, their contributions, and the lasting impressions they made on our Lumberjack community.

Honoring our students

This page is dedicated to honoring NAU students who have passed, acknowledging their presence, impact, and the role they played in our university community. Names are shared with permission and will be updated each spring. Students are also recognized in a ceremony at commencement.

With the consent of their families, we respectfully share each student’s name, photo, and degree program as a tribute to their life and legacy. Our deepest sympathies go out to all who are mourning these losses.

If you have questions or need support, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 928-523-5181 or email DeanofStudents@nau.edu.

2025-26

Ariel Aguilera
Bachelor of Science – Applied Human Behavior
Jaslin Avila
Bachelor of Science – Health Sciences – Fitness Wellness

2024-25

Una Ankrah
Doctor of Psychology – Clinical Psychology
Matthew Ryan Greenlee
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing
Trevor Loucks
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Visual Communication
Katrina Misner
Bachelor of Science – Psychological Sciences
John Suggs
Bachelor of Science – Biology
Elle Zizzi
Bachelor of Science – Theatre

2023-24

Jesse Palmer Alexander
Master of Arts, Anthropology – Research
Christine Marie Douglass
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Ethan Joseph Owens
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Liana Zoe Skow
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Dylan Daniel Walker
Bachelor of Science, Parks and Recreation Management