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.

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.

Researchers analyze genomes to track coronavirus in Arizona

A man associated with Arizona State University who was one of the first people in the United States to test positive for the then-new coronavirus in January does not appear to have spread it to anyone else, researchers report.

Board representing 3 Arizona universities sued for pro-rated fees after students leave amid pandemic

The governing board of Arizona's public university's are being sued for the pro-rated fees paid by students for of room and board since many left their residences due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Eastern Washington defeats NAU 80-70

Mason Peatling poured in 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season and Eastern Washington cruised to an 80-70 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday.

Shelton, DeBisschop lead N. Arizona to victory against S. Utah

Cameron Shelton scored 26 points and Brooks DeBisschop scored a career-high 21 with 10 rebounds as Northern Arizona defeated Southern Utah 82-79 on Saturday night.

Steven Jones sentenced to 6 years in prison for 2015 shooting death of fellow NAU student

Steven Jones, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and three counts of aggravated assault in connection with the October 2015 death of Colin Brough, has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Man in jail to await sentencing in Arizona campus shooting

A former Northern Arizona University student has been booked into jail in advance of his upcoming sentencing in a 2015 shooting in which another student was killed and three others wounded.

NAU breaks Northern Colorado win streak, 64-58

Brooks DeBisschop recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead Northern Arizona to a 64-58 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday.

Patton's 23 points carries Sacramento St. past N. Arizona

Joshua Patton scored 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting and Sacramento State beat Northern Arizona 64-57 on Thursday.

Judge reduces charge for ex-NAU student in fatal shooting

A judge has granted a request from prosecutors to reduce the most serious charge against a former Northern Arizona University student in a fatal shooting.

Prosecutors agree to reduce murder charge in NAU shooting

Prosecutors said they will reduce the charge against a former Northern Arizona University student in a fatal 2015 shooting on campus from first to second-degree murder.