Category: Research

 NAU students awarded the Udall scholarship and the Udall congressional internship

erj92 | July 20, 2026

Two NAU students were selected from a field of highly competitive applicants as winners of the Udall Foundation’s scholarship and internship programs. The foundation supports students who are committed to careers related to the environment, Tribal public policy or Native American health care with up to $7,500 for educational expenses. … Read more

Dr. Tarang Jain recipient of Emerging Leader Award from American Physical Therapy Association

mem2 | September 12, 2018

Physical Therapy Professor, Dr. Tarang Jain, was awarded the 2018 Emerging Leader Award from the American Physical Therapy Association. He will be recognized in the October issue of PT in Motion Magazine… Read more

A student does lunges while holding a light weight bar.

Undergraduate Symposium awards

mem2 | December 5, 2017

Dental Hygiene student Annie Richardson won first place for her presentation titled “The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease”. Read more awards… Read more

Overhead shot of the N A U undergraduate symposium.

PT student in the top four at the 3 minute grad slam

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Alexis won the people’s choice award with her presentation on using exercise as a treatment option for people with Parkinson’s disease… Read more

Two physical therapist speak with their patience on a stationary bike and a treadmill.

New opportunities for community-based work in adolescent drug abuse

mem2 | November 15, 2017

The Institute for Translational Research Education (ITRE) in Adolescent Drug Abuse is expanding to NAU, bringing opportunities for graduate students at NAU… Read more

A student walks down a winding set of stairs.

Nursing professor featured in Flagstaff business news for work in palliative care

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Chronically ill patients across the nation are getting some help to make sure they receive consistent care in managing pain and other symptoms. To provide clarity about the individual’s wishes, there’s a medical form known as Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST… Read more

N A U Flagstaff building glowing in a sunset.

Research center will address health disparities

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Building on its long history of serving underrepresented populations in Arizona and beyond, Northern Arizona University has established a new research center underscoring its ongoing commitment to addressing… health disparities… Read more