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Event: The State of Our Democracy
The State of Our Democracy
A Look Ahead at the 2026 Elections
Dr. Susan Stokes is the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago…Read more
From Classroom to Career: Eileen Magaña’s journey to law school
While attending Northern Arizona University, Eileen held the position of a research assistant where she focused her research on abuse of migrants in private detention facilities and public perceptions of asylum seekers. In her research, Eileen employed qualitative and quantitative data analysis to further our understanding of the American immigration system.
Graduating in just two years, Eileen has been preparing for life after NAU from the time she stepped on campus.… Read more
From Classroom to Career: Autumn’s Journey from NAU to New York
When Autumn Kutsick saw an opportunity, she took it.
During the READY Lab’s inaugural Democracy Speaker Series, now-NAU alumna Autumn attended a guest lecture by Stephanie Berger, a nationally recognized campaign strategist and founder of Berger & Associates. Invited to speak to Dr. Nuño’s POS 312 Campaigns and Elections class, Ms. Berger shared insights from her decades of experience fundraising for political campaigns, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at careers in politics.
Tamar Stern
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Inaugural Democracy Speaker Series Concludes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 11, 2025; 8:00AM MST
Flagstaff, AZ – With support from the Dr. Richard D. Young endowment, the first Democracy Speaker Series concluded it’s final lecture this semester. The speaker series invited elected officials and respected community leaders across Arizona to speak to students in Dr. Stephen Nuño’s Campaigns and Elections course. Participants gave their… Read more
Dr. Nuño-Perez invited to present post-election analysis to NAHCO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 20, 2024; 8:00AM MST
FLAGSTAFF, AZ – Dr. Stephen Nuño-Perez was invited to present his analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election and the impact of the Latino vote by the National Association of Hispanic County Officials (NAHCO). His invitation is the first for NAHCO, a national organization that focuses on encouraging Hispanic County Officials to participate in a united National effort to advocate for the communities they serve.
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Eileen Magaña
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
