Presidential statements

Messages from President José Luis Cruz Rivera

July 17, 2024

University Convocation scheduled for August 19

President José Luis Cruz Rivera invites you to the annual University Convocation to kick off the fall 2024 semester.

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM
High Country Conference Center
201 W. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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Record philanthropic support propels NAU’s Elevated Excellence

NAU achieved the highest annual fundraising milestone in our 122-year history! The collective support we have generated will empower the success of our students and contribute to the impact of our scholarly and service endeavors that broaden knowledge and enrich lives

Introducing NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence

The strategic priorities set forth in NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence represent a robust synthesis of the NAU community’s thoughtful engagement and bold aspirations for the future, coupled with the input of important public, private, and philanthropic partners.

Announcing NAU’s Access2Excellence Initiative

NAU’s Access2Excellence (A2E) makes clear to Arizona students and families that NAU is accessible and affordable. When the initiative launches in Fall 2023, Arizona resident students from households making $65,000 or less per year will attend NAU tuition-free.

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

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.

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