{"id":69686,"date":"2023-07-25T15:09:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T22:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/?p=69686"},"modified":"2023-07-26T14:49:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:49:48","slug":"new-faculty-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/new-faculty-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"New faculty fellowship supports research for Hispanic and emerging communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wanting to create a gift as unique as her late husband, Harriet Young<\/strong>, a former professor in NAU\u2019s Department of Politics and International Affairs, established the Dr. Richard D. Young Hispanic & Emerging Communities Faculty Fellowship to honor the life and legacy of Richard D. Young.<\/p>\n

\u201cRichard was a broad-minded humanitarian, immensely funny and empathetic person,\u201d Harriet Young said. \u201cAs an early developer of decision-making artificial intelligence, I wanted his incredible work to be memorialized. This fellowship is something special I wanted to do to honor him and enable someone to go out and do great, meaningful work.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the NAU Foundation\u2019s first endowed faculty fellowship, the Dr. Richard D. Young Hispanic & Emerging Communities Faculty Fellowship advances NAU\u2019s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), supporting research on the emerging Hispanic community in Arizona. Leading the research is Stephen Nu\u00f1o-Perez<\/strong>, a professor in the Department of Politics and International Affairs.<\/p>\n

Nu\u00f1o-Perez came to NAU in 2008 to expand his research on the relationship between Latinos and the American political system. Having known Young from working together in the political science department, the two grew their relationship during the past six years over their zeal for politics and community events.<\/p>\n

\u201cHarriet and I share a concern around Latines and emerging Hispanic communities being prepared for the marketplace,\u201d Nu\u00f1o-Perez said. \u201cWe wanted to develop a space where students can learn about the world, access data and conduct research driven by their passions and interests.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through Young\u2019s transformative gift and Nu\u00f1o-Perez\u2019s vision, the Hispanic and Emerging Communities (HEC) Lab was created. Fostering students\u2019 knowledge and skills for professional success, the HEC Lab equips Lumberjacks with the competencies to be sought-after professionals in the Arizona workforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lab will be the research project and depository of the work we are doing. It is the calling card for our students and NAU to show that Arizonans are doing impactful work for Hispanic and emerging communities,\u201d Nu\u00f1o-Perez said.<\/p>\n

NAU is one of the top 10 producers in the country for Hispanic student bachelor\u2019s degrees. Having achieved HSI federal designation in 2021, NAU is doubling down on its commitment to educational attainment by bolstering grant funding and additional resources for the diverse Latine community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly thankful to Harriet Young for creating this prestigious fellowship in her husband\u2019s honor that enhances NAU\u2019s teaching excellence and educational mission of the Department of Politics and International Affairs,\u201d said College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean Deedee P\u00e9rez-Granados. \u201cThe partnership between Young and Nu\u00f1o-Perez unveils a tremendous research potential around NAU\u2019s HSI designation, creating opportunities for Arizona\u2019s economic, social and political landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gifts like Young\u2019s elevate impact across the university by increasing resources for Latine students and Hispanic research. Through Nu\u00f1o-Perez\u2019s teaching excellence, students learn about the political system and understand their valuable role as informed citizens building sustainable careers that will continue to transform the American fabric.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are not a lot of Hispanic Ph.Ds. out there, and I feel a responsibility for my community and family to afford more students similar opportunities to what I have been given,\u201d Nu\u00f1o-Perez said. \u201cAt this point in my career, I want to help raise others and give them opportunities to excel.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd Stephen is the shoulders on which these students will stand,\u201d Young added.<\/p>\n

Learn more about transformative impacts and how philanthropic support advances NAU\u2019s strategic priorities by visiting foundationnau.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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