Melinda McCullin graduated NAU-Yuma this spring with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and will begin pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Trauma at Prescott College this fall. Meanwhile, the married mother of four will be presenting a poster on her NAU-Yuma research findings at the American Psychological Association (APA) Virtual Convention from August 12 to… Read more
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NAU Yuma BBA wins at ACBSP Conference 2021
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Dr. Alex Steenstra (Chair, Department of Business & Administration, NAU-Yuma) and Dr. Paige Leister (Clinical Professor, Department of Business & Administration, NAU-Yuma) presented in the Dr. Brenda Johnson Poster Session at the ACBSP Conference 2021 in June. Our poster presentation was chosen as one of two winning teams (10 total).
Title: Alex… Read more
Graduate Yasmine Castro Felix: Real-life experiences to prepare for her future
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.
“Cancer is an inevitable disease that has affected millions of… Read more
Nursing and Social Work students work together for first ever Interprofessional Education session
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students recently converged at a first-ever Interprofessional Education (IPE) session at NAU-Yuma, an event that was planned twice but did not occur during the Spring and Fall 2020 semesters due to the pandemic. “The first session was scheduled soon after Spring Break 2020, and… Read more
Learn more about the presidential transition with a message from Dr. Cruz
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.
Cruz met with the executive team on Thursday and said he is looking forward to the transition process, which will be led by Laurie Dickson, vice provost for curriculum, assessment, and accreditation. Within the next several days, a larger Presidential Transition Commission will be announced.
Read Dr. Cruz’s message to campus.
More information about the transition will be… Read more
Update on Dr. Peter Mangan
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. Over the years he made many contributions to the profession, to Northern Arizona University, and to the Yuma… Read more