The Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy (AIEE) at Northern Arizona University and the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), with support from KnowledgeWorks, have jointly launched Permission Granted, a statewide effort designed to help Arizona school systems move from perceived constraints to practical action. Composed of two complementary tools—a Policy Primer and an Innovation Guide—Permission Granted clarifies what education policy flexibilities already exist and how…

The devastating wildfires in northern Canada in recent years have climate consequences that go far beyond smoke and carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, according to a new study co-authored by two NAU researchers. The study, which looked at the various effects of fire in northern Canada and Alaska, wasn’t all bad news: The researchers found fires in Canada, when…

Two courses at NAU are reviving century-old trades by teaching students traditional print and bookmaking practices. In one class, students learn the fundamentals of handmade book construction, including paper folding, stitching and binding methods rooted in a time-tested craft. In the other, students work with a letterpress, using centuries-old methods in setting metal and wood type and operating specialized printing…

A great night’s sleep can soothe any ailment, but when the road back to your bed is paved with looming stressors, liters of caffeine and eye-burning blue light, the idea of peacefully dozing for at least eight hours can seem more like a dream than a reality. If you want to correct your slumber habits…

This summer, three different camps from the School of Communication are opening their gates, not just to give high school students a fun break, but also to give them a head start on their future. Each camp is built around hands-on experiences and clear pathways to possible careers, so instead of guessing what to study when they get to college, students can explore fields that could become their future professions. “We are thrilled to…

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book, polishing a poem, sharpening your reporting skills or simply learning how to turn a scattered idea into a compelling story? A series of free monthly writing workshops hosted by NAU’s Thin Air Magazine might help you do just that. The literary magazine run by creative writing master’s students has been hosting writing workshops since May 2025. Their goal: to provide a…