Category: NAU–Yuma

Graduate Yasmine Castro Felix: Real-life experiences to prepare for her future

Patricia Allenbaugh | May 3, 2021

It was March 2013 when senior Yasmine Castro Felix found her calling. For most of her life, like most kids, Castro Felix wanted to be a few different things. In her case, that meant a professional singer and a doctor. But one day in March, her aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer, setting Castro Felix down a new path to becoming an oncology nurse to support patients like her aunt… Read more

Learn more about the presidential transition with a message from Dr. Cruz

Patricia Allenbaugh | March 12, 2021

On Wednesday, the Arizona Board of Regents approved the contract of José Luis Cruz to be the 17th president of Northern Arizona University, effective June 14… Read more

Update on Dr. Peter Mangan

Patricia Allenbaugh | December 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Peter Mangan on December 9, 2020. As the lead faculty member of the NAU Yuma Psychology Program, Dr. Mangan was a valued member of the NAU Yuma Branch Campus since 2001… Read more

Graduate Kenia Guzman: For this first-generation Yuma grad, education was a priority at a young age

Patricia Allenbaugh | November 13, 2020

Kenia Guzman, a senior studying psychology at NAU Yuma, always wanted to be in the field of helping people… Read more

NAU–Yuma Coronavirus Update

Patricia Allenbaugh | March 19, 2020

Here is a list of the availability of NAU-Yuma offices and services… Read more

NAU–Yuma 2020 Teachers of the Year

Patricia Allenbaugh | February 26, 2020

Full-time Teacher of the Year Dr. Heather Clark, DNP, RN, Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing Department and Part-time Teacher of the Year Dr. Darcy Markham, Ed.D., NAU-Yuma Adjunct Professor, Education Department… Read more

Author Sara Vladic to visit AWC/NAU-Yuma

Patricia Allenbaugh | February 5, 2020

Join bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Sara Vladic when she visits Yuma on Tuesday, February 25, 2019, for two One Book Yuma events. Both events will include community discussions on a book she co-authored: “Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man,” followed by Q & A and book signings… Read more

NAU–Yuma student receives Distinguished Senior Award

Patricia Allenbaugh | November 27, 2019

On November 19, 2019, Jaymie Montgomery earned the Distinguished Senior Award for her achievements in her academics and extensive involvement with the University. She stated that she felt excited and rewarded because her accomplishments were being acknowledged. It was interesting for her to learn about the significance of the award that she was given. Not only has Jaymie earned excellent grades throughout her education, she has contributed to her community significantly… Read more