NAU is committed to fostering lifelong ideals of service, engagement, and purpose—meet the people who are making a difference through their involvement.
Joshua Carpenter educates the public on the importance of aquatic resource protection.
After leaving her Congressional seat in 1994, Karan English now works to get the campus community involved in conservation.
Katherine Pastor has applied her service ideals to her work as a high school guidance counselor.
As the head of First Things First, Rhian Evans Allvin advocates for children and families in Arizona.
A first-generation student, Audrey Fresques excelled academically and now counsels at-risk high school students.
Anthropology professor George (“Wolf”) Gumerman is the principal investigator of a project that aims to preserve Hopi culture.
Alumnus Carlos Nakai is a world-renowned, Grammy-nominated musician.
Alumnus Adam Rogers developed his university experience into a career with the United Nations.
Through the encouragement of her mentors, Sue Sisley blossomed into an activist, doctor, and a talented actress.
Sidney West attributes her prolific success to the help and support of the university community.
Alumnus Eric Peterson is a professional archeologist, and gives back by helping youth prepare for leadership roles through the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program.
Alumnus Gary Allegretto is a blues musician and founder of Harmonikids, a non-profit that provides harmonicas to children all over the world.