Faculty Achievements and Honors at Northern Arizona University
The Northern Arizona University (NAU) community is celebrating the noteworthy achievements of its faculty and staff, highlighting the diverse talents and accomplishments that contribute to the institution’s vibrant academic environment.
Lindsey Graves Shines on the Field
Lindsey Graves, a standout running back, earned the title of Big Sky Co-Special Teams Player of the Week. This accolade follows his impressive performance featuring a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against Eastern Washington, marking a significant contribution to his team.
Innovative Grant Awarded to STEM Educators
Professors Shannon Guerrero, Ron Gray, and Jo’el Johanson from the Department of Mathematics and Science, along with the STEM Education department, secured a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education program. Their project, titled “Advancing Innovation in STEM Teacher Preparation: The STEM Core Practices Framework,” focuses on enhancing undergraduate STEM teacher education.
School of Communication’s Academic Recognition
Associate professors Sun Kim and Ashleigh Day, from the School of Communication, had their collaborative paper accepted for presentation at the National Communication Association conference, showcasing their academic contributions in the field of communication.
Artistic Achievement by Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson, a professor in the School of Communication, was honored with second place for his contemporary installation artwork, “The Immensity of the Search,” at the Sedona Arts Center, highlighting his artistic prowess.
Sociology Insights by Katsuya Oi
Katsuya Oi, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, published significant articles in prestigious journals. His works include “Optimism and the Time-Stable Component of Self-Rated Health: A Threshold-Specific Latent Growth Analysis” in the British Journal of Health Psychology and “Comparing Demographic and Neural-Network-Based Representations of the Black–White Mortality Hazard Gap” in Discover Public Health.
NAU Tennis Center’s National Acclaim
The NAU Tennis Center was honored with the United States Tennis Association Outstanding Facility Award for 2026. The recognition was received by men’s tennis head coach Maciej Bogusz and women’s head coach Ewa Bogusz at the US Open in New York.
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