Spotlight on Academic Excellence and Community Engagement at NAU
Northern Arizona University is celebrating remarkable achievements across its departments, showcasing academic excellence and community-focused initiatives. These accomplishments highlight the dedication and impact of faculty, staff, and students in various fields.
Top Psychology Program in Arizona
The Department of Psychology at NAU has been honored as the top-ranked psychology program in Arizona for 2027 by CounselingPsychology.org. This accolade underscores the department’s robust educational offerings and its role in guiding students towards promising futures.
Publication Success in Anthropology
Anthropology faculty member Lisa Hardy, along with NAU alum Carly Thompson-Campitor, doctoral student Rasheera Dopson, and program manager Shanell Yenchik, co-authored a significant article published by the American Anthropological Association. Their work titled “Research is personal, always: Practical strategies for relational care” draws from personal experiences to provide practical research tools.
Expert Insights in Financial Management
Galen Collins, a former professor at the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, contributed his expertise to a WalletHub article on loud budgeting in the Ask the Experts section. Collins addressed common questions about the efficacy and challenges of loud budgeting, offering valuable advice.
Recognition in Public Health Research
Graduate assistants Nick Calles and Brighten Crawford from the Southwest Health Engagement and Research Collaborative received the 2026 American Public Health Association Student Assembly Outstanding Student Abstract Award. Their work was recognized for its significant contributions to public health research.
Presentations at Public Health Conference
Affiliates of the Center for Community Health and Engaged Research (CHER) are set to present at the 2026 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo. The presentations will cover a range of topics:
- Marissa Tutt on enhancing research programs for Native American undergraduates.
- Kayode Oshinubi on the interplay of weather and bird dynamics in West Nile virus forecasting.
- Nick Calles and Brighten Crawford on training public health leaders in community-centered approaches.
- Sheila Hammer on improving health screenings for Navajo women and addressing liver disease.
- Chassity Begay on evaluating cancer care services among Arizona Native Nations.
- Tia Gramzinski on implementing two-eyed seeing in Native American cancer prevention initiatives.
- Ryann Whealy on using data and machine learning for homelessness risk assessment.
- Caroline Mende on fostering community-engaged science through institutional culture.
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