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From Curiosity to Discovery: Nathan Jacobs guest lecture December 1

Jennifer Martin | November 21, 2025

When Nathan Jacobs took his first steps into computer science as an undergraduate, he had no idea he was heading toward a career at the forefront of machine learning and multimodal vision research. Now a professor of computer science, assistant vice provost for digital transformation, and director of the Multimodal Vision Research Laboratory at Washington University in St… Read more

NAU wins AZ Game Cup

Jennifer Martin |

A team of five students from the Immersive Media and Games (IMG) program took first place at the inaugural AZ Game Cup, a statewide game-development competition sponsored by Unity and hosted at Arizona State University… Read more

NAU and SRP launch strategic partnership

Yu | October 1, 2025

Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Salt River Project (SRP) are formalizing a collaborative research and engagement partnership focused on addressing some of Arizona’s most urgent environmental, social, and workforce challenges. A recent visioning workshop marked the official kick–off, gathering stakeholders from both institutions to map out a shared path forward… Read more

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Expanding global opportunities with Hochschule Biberach

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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

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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