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.
Northern Arizona University implements pay cuts, flex time
Northern Arizona University employees will take between a 2.3% and 4.6% pay cut and six to 10 days of flex time.
ASU, NAU requiring all students, employees and visitors to wear face masks
Employees, students and visitors will be required to wear a face masks on all four ASU campuses effective immediately.
Northern Arizona University to start school year early
The university plans to increase cleaning and sanitation measures, require facial coverings in common areas and maintain social distancing guidelines and protocols for testing and screening.
NAU students celebrate graduation virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
With graduation ceremonies cancelled in Arizona and across the country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions have quickly put together virtual ceremonies.
No tuition increase for Arizona public university students during 2020-2021 school year
Arizona students attending the state's three public universities will not have to pay more for tuition for the upcoming school year.
Board of Regents to set some tuition rates for Arizona's 3 public universities
The Arizona Board of Regents is having a virtual meeting to set some tuition rates for Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University for the 2020-21 academic year.
ASU, UArizona, NAU plan to hold classes on campus in fall
Arizona’s three universities plan to hold classes on campus this fall with precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the presidents said Thursday.
Arizona Supreme Court mulls appeal over tuition costs lawsuit
The Arizona Supreme Court is considering an appeal in a case that involves both the cost of tuition to attend a state university and the authority of the state attorney general.