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Recent News About Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
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NAU launches community swim safety program in partnership with Arizona Complete Health
Northern Arizona University (NAU), in partnership with LEARFIELD's NAU Lumberjack Sports Properties and Arizona Complete Health, has introduced the NAU Swim Buddies program.
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Northern Arizona University's VP for intercollegiate athletics announces retirement
After a career spanning 33 years in collegiate athletics administration, Mike Marlow, Northern Arizona University's vice president for intercollegiate athletics, has announced his retirement.
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Northern Arizona University receives historic $3 million gift for athletics research
Northern Arizona University (NAU) has announced a significant donation to its athletic department.
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Northern Arizona honors student-athletes on Fall All-Big Sky Academic Team
Northern Arizona University has achieved a notable academic milestone, with 67 of its student-athletes being named to the Fall All-Big Sky Academic Team.
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Northern Arizona University honors eight athletes at Fall 2024 commencement
The Northern Arizona University Athletic Department is celebrating the graduation of eight student-athletes from the Fall class of 2024.
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Northern Arizona University's cross country director steps down after successful tenure
After eight years at the helm of Northern Arizona University's cross country and track and field programs, Michael Smith will step down as Director at the end of the 2024-25 seasons. This decision was announced by NAU's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Mike Marlow. Smith plans to pursue professional coaching opportunities.
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Desert Financial partners with Northern Arizona University for athletics banking services
Desert Financial Credit Union has been named the official banking partner of Northern Arizona University (NAU) Athletics and the NAU Alumni Association. This partnership will see Desert Financial providing exclusive NAU-branded debit and credit cards, engaging in community initiatives, and offering financial literacy education to both NAU Athletics and alumni.
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Northern Arizona University launches alternate athletic identity honoring lunar legacy
Northern Arizona University has introduced its first alternate athletic identity, the Astrojacks, to honor Flagstaff's lunar heritage. The new identity celebrates Flagstaff being named the world's first International Dark Sky City in 2001 and the discovery of Pluto in the area. The Astrojacks will be featured in six events during the 2024-25 season, with a color scheme of Nova Navy, Stardust Gold, and Pluto Blue.
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NAU athletes to participate in Paris Olympics representing four nations
Six athletes from Northern Arizona University (NAU) are set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. These athletes include Geordie Beamish, Luis Grijalva, Adam Keenan, Keegan Knott, Abdihamid Nur, and Nico Young. They will represent four different countries as the games commence with the Opening Ceremonies.
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NAU graduates Rodabaugh and Young named Big Sky Conference scholar-athletes
Emily Rodabaugh and Nico Young have been recognized as Northern Arizona University's Big Sky Conference Scholar-Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made by the league office, acknowledging their achievements both in athletics and academics during their time at NAU.
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Northern Arizona University honors student-athletes on Big Sky Spring All-Academic Team
Northern Arizona University (NAU) has seen 51 of its student-athletes recognized on the Big Sky Conference's Spring All-Academic Team. The announcement came from the league office in Farmington, Utah, highlighting the academic and athletic achievements of these students.
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NAU announces tickets sale for Athletics Hall of Fame dinner
Tickets for the 2024 Lumberjack Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony are now available, the Northern Arizona University (NAU) athletic department announced today.
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Northern Arizona University celebrates high academic achievements among student-athletes
Northern Arizona University's athletic department is celebrating a notable academic achievement for the spring semester. The student-athletes collectively earned a grade point average (GPA) of 3.411, with 12 teams achieving a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Notably, the women's cross country, swimming and diving, soccer, volleyball, and women's track teams all recorded GPAs exceeding 3.6.
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Northern Arizona University wins its 18th Big Sky Men's All-Sport Trophy
The Northern Arizona University (NAU) athletic department has secured its 18th Big Sky Conference Men's All-Sport Trophy, as confirmed by the league office. The standings for this trophy are based on a formula that evaluates each school's performance in regular-season finishes or conference tournament results across all conference-sponsored sports offered by the institution.
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Thirty-nine NAU athletes earn spots on Big Sky Winter All-Academic Team
A group of 39 student-athletes from Northern Arizona University (NAU) has been named to the Big Sky Conference Winter All-Academic team. The announcement was made by the league office, highlighting the academic achievements of these students in various sports disciplines.
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Northern Arizona University celebrates spring commencement for student-athletes
A total of 64 student-athletes from Northern Arizona University (NAU) are set to graduate during the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. These ceremonies, taking place on May 10 and 11, will see the participation of over 5,700 students from across the university.
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Northern Arizona announces new inductees for Lumberjack Athletic Hall of Fame
A group of former Northern Arizona University athletes will be honored this August as they are inducted into the Lumberjack Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2024 class includes the men's cross country teams from 2016, 2017, and 2018, golfer Sophia Choi, volleyball player Janae Vander Ploeg (McDonnell), and football player David Heasman.
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Golden Eagle Awards honor top scholar-athletes at Northern Arizona University
Student-athletes, coaches, and staff gathered to recognize academic achievements at the Northern Arizona Athletic Department's 46th annual Golden Eagle Awards. The event highlighted the accomplishments of Emily Rodabaugh from women's basketball and Drew Bosley and Nico Young from cross country, track, and field. These athletes received top honors as the department's leading scholar-athletes among 228 honorees across 15 sports.
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Northern Arizona University's athletes earn recognition for academic excellence
The Northern Arizona University (NAU) athletic department has announced that 59 of its student-athletes have been named to the Big Sky Conference Fall All-Academic team. This recognition comes as a result of their performance in both academics and athletics during the fall semester.
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Dustin Smith appointed associate head coach for NAU women's soccer team
Northern Arizona University (NAU) Athletics has announced the appointment of Dustin Smith as the new Associate Head Coach for their women's soccer team. The announcement was made by Alan Berrios, the head coach of NAU's women's soccer team.