Humans live in a world abundant in salt, but this everyday seasoning is a luxury for wild herbivores, and it’s far from clear how these animals get enough. A new study published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution and authored by Northern Arizona University researchers and collaborators found the density and distribution of Earth’s largest…

Stepping onto the graduation stage on Friday is the next step of Linda Begaye’s journey as a Lumberjack. Next, but not last. The early childhood education major, a transfer student from Many Farms on the Navajo Nation, has always wanted to go to NAU. But when her high school friends were making college plans, life…

When Reanna Yazzie walks onto the NAU campus each day, she doesn’t just carry a backpack filled with notes and books. She also carries the stories of her people, the hopes of her young son and the determination of someone who has returned to school to make a difference. As a Navajo student pursuing a…

More than 2,600 students have applied to graduate in NAU’s Fall 2025 commencement, which will take place in two ceremonies on Dec. 12. The ceremonies are held in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome (Bldg. 73), which will open 90 minutes before each ceremony. The clear bag policy will be in effect; all attendees, including guests, should familiarize themselves with the policy ahead…

This Giving Tuesday, our community of Lumberjacks proved they have hearts of blue and gold! Jacks on and off campus gave back, raising more than $137,000 to address the most urgent student needs and create meaningful change. Their December Axe of Kindness will fuel important environmental research, provide emergency assistance to students in need…

Ashley Martinez was not interested in doing research. When she was an undergraduate biology student at NAU and struggling in her classes, the thought of adding more work was overwhelming. She approached research reluctantly, finally deciding to do it “just so I could say that I tried it.” She found a Hispanic woman doing research…