Announcements

Welcoming our new Vice President for Advancement

lkf63 | October 10, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,I am pleased to share that Nick Lobejko will be joining our Lumberjack community as Vice President for Advancement and CEO of the NAU Foundation, with an official start date of November 2… Read more

In solidarity with the University of Arizona community

lkf63 | October 6, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,It is with great sadness that we mourn in solidarity with the students, faculty, staff, and community of the University of Arizona, following the tragic shooting that happened yesterday afternoon on their campus in Tucson and the passing of Dr. Thomas Meixner (Department Head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences)… Read more

Launching the Arizona Attainment Alliance

lkf63 | September 29, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,Over the last year, our NAU community has come together to define a shared vision and chart a clear path forward for the future of this great university… Read more

Presidential Installation Events

lkf63 | September 27, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,It is my distinct honor to welcome you to our official Installation Week at NAU! Beginning today and culminating on Friday afternoon, we will be celebrating a year of our 17th presidency, a year of incredible accomplishments together, and a look ahead to the bold and boundless future before us. I want to highlight the key events taking place and give a preview of what to expect. I hope to see you on campus—or welcome you via livestream—throughout the week ahead… Read more

Reserve your free tickets for the President’s Speaker Series

lkf63 | September 23, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,On Tuesday, we will launch the President’s Speaker Series with a lecture from Dr. Arturo Massol-Deyá, and I hope to see you there. Since he agreed to speak at NAU, I have been excited about his lecture on “Building Energy Democracy,” not only because of his track record on issues of sustainability, but also because of his effective advocacy and activism on behalf of a more just society built on principles of environmental justice… Read more

Kicking off NAU’s Sustainable Smart Campus Master Plan process

lkf63 | September 21, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,As I announced in the spring, NAU is embarking on a yearlong Sustainable Smart Campus Master Plan process. This comprehensive effort will set forth the guiding principles for future land use and development of facilities and infrastructure on our campus in the next 10 years. It will be guided by a representative steering committee and our consulting partners from DLR Group, who bring a wealth of experience in master planning to support this universitywide endeavor… Read more

Announcing the search for Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement

lkf63 | September 20, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,I am pleased to formally announce today, following up on our plan outlined in spring 2022, the kickoff of the search for the Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement (VP IDE)… Read more

NAU sets records with the most academically accomplished, diverse and largest full-time incoming class

lkf63 | August 29, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,There is something special about the first week of the academic year and the vibrancy of the first few days of the semester as we become acquainted (or reacquainted) with each other and the routines of the classes and activities before us. From a lifetime in higher education, this is a moment I always look forward to and cherish… Read more

NAU’s approach to COVID-19 for Fall 2022

lkf63 | August 15, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,As the summer season comes to a close and we prepare to welcome our university community back for an enriching Fall 2022, I want to share NAU’s approach to COVID-19 for the semester ahead. In the 2. 5 years since the onset of the pandemic, we have learned much and now have access to proven and effective means of mitigating and managing the virus and its impacts… Read more

Announcing NAU’s Early Learning and Development Center

lkf63 | August 9, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,… Read more