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Three NAU students receive prestigious Udall Scholarships

Three NAU students have been recognized for their outstanding achievements as 2024 recipients of the prestigious Udall Scholarship for Native American Initiatives—more than any other college or university in the United States.

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NAU projected to receive highest level of research classification

A recent announcement shows that NAU is nearing a major research classification milestone, placing it in the highest tier of research universities in the country.

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NAU researchers advance to global semi-finals for wildfire competition

A team of NAU and Flagstaff engineers, scientists, and fire professionals has advanced to the global semi-finals for the Space-based Detection and Intelligence Track of the XPRIZE Wildfire competition.

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Planning ahead: sustainability at NAU

Abraham (Avi) Henn, NAU alum and Manager of Sustainability, is committed to the future.

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NAU Advancement | Foundation is committed to celebrating NAU alumni and Lumberjack pride while building security for future students and the university. We work to keep our network—alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, friends, and others—connected.

Land acknowledgement

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Commitment to Native Americans

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.