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NAU–Yuma Social Work students doing homeless outreach along the U.S-Mexico Border

Patricia Allenbaugh | October 27, 2020

NAU–Yuma Social Work students doing homeless outreach along the U.S-Mexico Border. Individuals experiencing homelessness were provided with backpacks containing essential hygiene items and resource cards with contact information for different healthcare clinics. The students also conducted brief surveys on each participant to determine how they’ve been impacted by Covid-19 and what their barriers to resources are. Great job, students… Read more
Mural of mountains in Yuma, Arizona.

NAU–Yuma Social Work Student Awarded Ruth E. Brasher Endowment Fellowship

Patricia Allenbaugh | July 13, 2020

Wonderful news often come to those who work hard, focus on their hopes-turned-dreams-turned goals. That’s what happened to Kimberley Kern, a recent graduate from the Northern Arizona University Yuma Branch Campus BASW program. Kimberley is the recipient of the Ruth E. Brasher Endowment Fellowship, offered by Phi Kappa Phi. There are 58 fellowships awarded each year, and only one came to the state of Arizona – and that came to our own Kimberley Kern… Read more
N A U–Yuma building at sunset.

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
Aerial view of N A U–Yuma campus.

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
Yuma campus building at sunset.

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
N A U–Yuma building.

On the Log with Angelina Sosa

Patricia Allenbaugh | November 1, 2019

Born in East Los Angeles, CA, 64 year old Angelina Sosa (Angela) received the Golden Key International Honor Society award. She received this award due to her high grades and academic achievements. She’s currently in her 2nd semester at NAU-Yuma and is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Social Work. When she was given the award, she felt “really good, overwhelmed, and kind of shocked.” It’s a great award to have as a college student… Read more
N A U–Yuma butterfly mural.