Recognition

Kudos to these students.

• David Nykodym, graduate student in the Department of Geography, Planning and Recreation, used crowdsourced GIS mapping data to advocate for disability rights. His thesis, “Mapping Inclusion: Accessibility Advocacy for People with Disabilities Using GIS Crowdsourced Data,” identified problems with access to the street network and locating restrooms which are accessible and gender neutral. His work has been featured by the Associated Press and in ArcUser Magazine.
• Two doctoral students received language learning grants sponsored by… Read more

Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs.

Northern Arizona University was ranked No. 14 by Learn.org on its list of Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology. Rankings are based on factors such as academic and career resources, the quality of education, available faculty and more.

Diana Stuart, associate professor of sustainable communities, and Brian Petersen, associate professor of geography, planning and recreation, co-authored the book “The Degrowth Alternative: A Path to Address our Environmental Crisis?” The book explores the idea… Read more