Message from the President
To the class of 2026, on behalf of our entire university community, congratulations on earning your degree from Northern Arizona University!
To the family and friends who have joined in celebrating our graduates’ achievements, your support has been foundational to their success and means so much to our Lumberjack family.
To the faculty and staff who serve our students throughout Arizona, thank you for helping all of today’s graduates realize their goals.
We have all been looking forward to this day— a day to celebrate together with family, friends, and mentors in Flagstaff at the Skydome. This moment is the perfect time to recognize the accomplishments of our extraordinary students, to celebrate the richness and vitality of our university community, and to reflect on all
that our Lumberjacks do to enrich and give back to the communities they represent.
The degrees we confer today are the result of years of determination, hard work, and perseverance. In your time at NAU, your talent has been met with opportunity, you have pursued meaningful educational experiences that will lead to careers of consequence, and you have cultivated a spirit of inquiry and engagement that will fuel lives of purpose. We are confident you are ready to take the next step in your life journey and contribute to a vibrant future.
You now join a vibrant and successful worldwide alumni network. We are so proud of your success and are confident in the contributions you will make as NAU alumni, ambassadors, and lifelong members of our Lumberjack family.
Warm regards,
José Luis Cruz Rivera
President
Message from the Arizona Board of Regents
Dear Graduates,
Congratulations on your graduation from Northern Arizona University. Today marks a significant milestone in your life, one which opens doors to exciting, new opportunities.
You’ve all worked hard to earn your degree and are now prepared to make a difference in our world. NAU has given you the skills, knowledge and innovative mindset to thrive in a society that is always changing.
Earning your degree gives you the opportunity to advance your skills, serve your country and engender positive change in society. As a graduate of NAU, you carry forward the proud traditions of a university that has helped shape countless success stories.
As you go on to new adventures in life, please remember your alma mater — friends, mentors, professors and everyone who supported you throughout your college years. Stay connected to the university and remember you are forever part of the NAU community. We wish you the best for a future that is full of promise. Go Jacks!
Sincerely,
Doug Goodyear
Chair, Arizona Board of Regents
Chad Sampson
Executive Director, Arizona Board of Regents