Category: Announcements

Sharing Draft #3 of NAU’s Strategic Roadmap

lkf63 | March 9, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,I am pleased to share Draft #3 of NAU’s Strategic Roadmap. With its release, I will contextualize our work through three key points: 1) our vision for equitable postsecondary value and why we are pursuing this work; 2) our progress and how to review and engage on Draft #3; and 3) the path for what lies ahead… Read more

Celebrating Women’s History Month

lkf63 | March 1, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,The first day of March brings thoughts of spring and the possibility that the pandemic will become endemic. But today, I want to turn our collective focus to another milestone that March brings: the start of Women’s History Month, which is an annual opportunity to learn about, reflect upon, and revisit our conceptions and appreciations for the role women play in the world of today, and the one we all hope to build for tomorrow… Read more

NAU COVID-19 Community Briefing

lkf63 | February 25, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,Today, I am pleased to report that COVID-19 cases are low and continue to trend downward and that the CDC has issued new guidelines that will help inform our plans. As a result of these developments, our operating status for the week of February 28 will remain largely unchanged, but we will devote time during the week to review the possibility of phasing out mask requirements on or before March 28, as CDC guidance and conditions allow… Read more

Announcing the search for a Vice President/Chief Diversity Officer

lkf63 | February 21, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,At all levels and across all areas, NAU is a people-driven university. Today, I share an update on my efforts to assemble a high-quality, collaborative, mission-driven, and effective leadership team for NAU. With such a team in place, I am confident in our ability to deliver on our mission and propel our university to new heights… Read more

NAU COVID-19 Community Briefing

lkf63 | February 18, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,In this week’s briefing on current COVID-19 conditions, I am pleased to share continued progress. Cases continue to decline, approaching pre-omicron/post-delta levels, opening the door for our university to explore how best to adapt current mitigation measures in favor of more opportunities for engagement on our campuses and in our communities… Read more

An update on NAU’s efforts to become Arizona’s leading engine of opportunity

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Dear Lumberjacks,I’m excited to share that NAU has secured $81 million in new investments and obtained approval for the implementation of new admissions requirements. Together, these developments position us well as we seek to become Arizona’s leading engine of opportunity… Read more

NAU COVID-19 Community Briefing

lkf63 | February 11, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,I am pleased that this week’s COVID-19 Community Briefing reflects substantial positive change in the pandemic outlook at NAU. These improvements are the product of much hard work and allow us to move forward with planned steps to lift most restrictions on food at events, kick off intramural sports, and encourage our community to more fully re-engage in the rich life and opportunity that our great university offers, both in and out of the classroom… Read more