Northern Arizona poised to rekindle momentum under Burcar
The upward trajectory earned Burcar the full-time job at Northern Arizona, a five-year contract and a chance to mold the program into a winner again.
Arizona reports 2,632 new COVID-19 cases but no new deaths
The number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continues to go up and stands at 1,901. The last time it was that high was mid-February as Arizona was coming down from a winter surge.
Several Arizona colleges to require masks in all classrooms
ASU, NAU, UArizona, and the Maricopa County Community College District announced mask-wearing will be required inside all buildings as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to climb in Arizona.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
NAU students determined to return Arizona forest to its former glory, one tree at a time
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
No increases for Arizona resident undergrads in tuition proposals
While Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona proposed no tuition increase for resident undergraduates, Arizona State University went broader by proposing no tuition increases for any current or incoming student.
Arizona universities discuss mandating COVID-19 vaccines for students, staff
The largest universities in Arizona are deciding whether or not to require a COVID-19 vaccine to head back to campus, but for now, they're saying they aren't required.
House votes down bill giving Arizona's attorney general the right to sue over tuition
Mark Brnovich sued the Arizona Board of Regents in 2017, saying the three state universities had raised tuition so much that they were violating a provision of the state constitution.
Board of Regents selects new president of Northern Arizona University
The NAU presidency opened up last fall when current President Rita Cheng announced she would not seek a contract extension. She will stay on pending appointment of her replacement.
Proposed bill would allow Arizona attorney general to sue state universities over tuition
A proposal would revive a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Mark Brnovich against the Arizona Board of Regents over what he calls overly high tuition.
Arizona universities team up to detect COVID-19 mutations
The University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University are working to analyze samples for genetic anomalies in the coronavirus.
Mains scores 17 to carry NAU past Montana 62-58
Nik Mains came off the bench to score 17 points, five in a game-ending 12-0 run, to carry Northern Arizona to a 62-58 win over Montana on Saturday.
Arizona universities receive $115M in CARES Act funding
Arizona State University and the University of Arizona will receive $46 million, while Northern Arizona University will get $23 million.
Arizona students struggle with heading home for the holidays during the pandemic
Some students aren't going home for Thanksgiving because of the pandemic, missing out on a time typically reserved for visiting loved ones.
Northern Arizona University cracks down on students who don’t get COVID tests
Northern Arizona University penalized students who hadn't taken a mandatory COVID test by locking them out of their online classes.
Gov. Ducey announces $14M for universities' response to COVID-19, rapid testing
Arizona Gov. Ducey will provide the latest news on COVID-19 testing in the state alongside ASU, UA and NAU officials at 3:15 p.m. on Sept. 24.
Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng won’t seek contract extension
Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng announced Tuesday she will not seek an extension of her contract that expires in 2022.
Northern Arizona University reopened for in-person classes
Northern Arizona University has reopened for in-person classes, welcoming students for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed the Flagstaff campus in March.
ASU joins lawsuit over order that requires international students not attending in-person classes to head home
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
International students in Arizona scrambling to figure out new ICE rule on student visas
International students are looking at their options, after a new rule by ICE could mean they will have to leave the country.