Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University (NAU), founded in 1899, is a public research university with its main campus in Flagstaff, Arizona. 

Campus

Having seven colleges/schools, it also has 20+ state-wide campuses (College of Arts & Letters, College of Education, etc.), including Phoenix Biomedical Campus. Spread across 829 forested acres, the Flagstaff campus houses academic, administrative, and residential buildings. 

Research

Northern Arizona University has been ranked 191st position, presented by NSF, i.e., National Science Foundation. The primary areas of research at the university are Child Speech, Social and Humanities Research, Genome and Genetics Research, Greenhouse Research, etc. The Pathogen Research Institute at the university has been studying and analyzing life-threatening ailments, for example, the Coronavirus. 

Programs and Academic Groups

Offering 180+ undergraduate programs and 140+ graduate degree programs, NAU online provides two paths to degrees: traditional online and a subscription program, along with 130+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ master’s degree programs, and about 20 doctoral programs, along with 50 undergraduate and 40 graduate certificates, across 7 colleges. Few undergraduate degrees are Psychological Sciences, Management, Strategic Communication, and others. Energy Club, Forestry Club, Pre-Med Club, and Astronomy Club are some of the student organizations here.

Student Life

With more than 21,000 students, NAU currently serves another 8,000 students online. Giving housing facility to 10,500 students on campus. Residential halls include McConnell Hall, Allen Hall, Cowden Hall, Campbell Hall, Tinsley Hall, etc. The University focuses on the overall development of the scholars. Therefore, there are Gaming Arenas, Sports Events, Internship opportunities, etc., at the university to prevent students from experiencing burnout.