Category: Students

NAU launches new BPRS degree

Jennifer Martin | June 9, 2026

As Arizona’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries continue to grow at a rapid pace, Northern Arizona University’s Steve Sanghi College of Engineering is launching a new degree program designed to help meet the state’s workforce needs… Read more

Expanding global opportunities with Hochschule Biberach

Yu | October 1, 2025

NAU and the Sanghi College of Engineering welcomed distinguished guests from Hochschule Biberach (HBC), a leading applied sciences university in Germany, earlier this month to celebrate a new academic partnership. The delegation included Rector Prof. Matthias Bahr, faculty members, and several students, who spent the day engaging with NAU students, faculty, and staff to explore shared areas of interest and potential collaboration… Read more

President Cruz Rivera and Hochschule Biberach Rector Prof. Dr. Matthias Bahr pose together

NAU Venture Studio: Big ideas, bold futures

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At NAU, big ideas don’t just stay in the classroom—they find a home in NAU Venture Studio, a dynamic space where students from every discipline can collaborate, experiment, and turn their visions into real-world solutions. Launched less than a year ago, Venture Studio has already become a hub for innovation on campus, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and community partners to tackle meaningful challenges… Read more

A group of people stands in front of NAU Venture Studio

Advancing Arizona’s transportation future

Yu | September 25, 2025

The Arizona Laboratory for Applied Transportation Research (AZTrans) continues to play a central role in shaping the future of transportation systems in Arizona. As a hub for applied research, student engagement, and statewide collaboration, the lab is dedicated to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of transportation infrastructure across the region… Read more

Brendan Russo takes the stage during the AZTI on August 8, 2025

Student Spotlight: Ava Elia wins ITE Award

Yu | July 23, 2025

Northern Arizona University civil engineering student Ava Elia has been named the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Student by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Mountain District—a significant regional honor that recognizes exceptional academic performance, leadership, and dedication to the field of transportation… Read more

Internship Spotlight: Gavin at Kiewit

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For two consecutive summers, NAU mechanical engineering student Gavin Georgiou has been building real-world expertise through competitive internships—first as an Equipment Engineer Intern, and now as a Mechanical Engineer Intern with Kiewit Power Engineering (KPE). After connecting with Kiewit at an NAU career fair, Gavin took initiative to explore a specialized path in power systems engineering, a move that has led to hands-on, high-impact work… Read more