Pfc. James D. Price Elementary School has recently received a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope as part of its educational resources, enhancing the learning experience for its military students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. This addition comes from the Scientists Taking Astronomy to Rural Schools (STARS) program, managed by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Telescope Donation Enhances Learning…
The 355th Wing hosted a civic leader tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from Oct. 6-8, 2026, bringing together key community figures from southern Arizona to learn about the U.S. Air Force’s operations. Building Community Relationships The tour aimed to enhance understanding between civic leaders and the Air Force by providing opportunities to experience the…
Two transfer students and a sibling duo have embraced the journey from community college to university, highlighting the support systems available for those making the transition. Niki McCabe chose to attend Coconino Community College (CCC) after high school, where she learned about the CCC2NAU program designed to assist students transferring to Northern Arizona University (NAU)….
The NAU community took action following the 2025 Dragon Bravo fire, which devastated the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, damaging thousands of acres and 40 miles of fencing. In collaboration with the Grand Canyon Trust, students from the Grand Canyon Semester program participated in a clean-up effort to restore the damaged land. Student Engagement…
Research by Grey Gustafson, an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, reveals that the ancestors of some of today’s tiger beetles existed in both South America and Africa before the two continents separated. This connection suggests that North America’s largest tiger beetles are related to ancestral giant tiger beetles from South America. Study…
The U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground recently hosted the Falcon Peak 26.2 operational experimentation exercise, which took place for most of September. This event was conducted in support of U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force Southern Border. Focus on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Falcon Peak 26.2 aimed to evaluate counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities provided…
More than 45 prospective first sergeants gathered at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base from September 28 to October 1, 2026, for a four-day symposium aimed at enhancing their administrative skills and problem-solving abilities essential for supporting Airmen. The role of first sergeants involves advising commanders on various aspects concerning Airmen, including their health, morale, welfare, and…
Grand Canyon National Park will implement modified fall operations at the North Rim starting October 15. Road Closures for Repairs During this period, Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road will be closed from sunset on October 15 until sunrise on November 3, 2026. This closure is necessary to facilitate important road repair and rehabilitation…
NAU’s Institute for Human Development is seeking participants for a study aimed at enhancing the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through technology. The research, titled Living Independently Via Enabling Technology (LIVE), is funded by a grant from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Study Overview The retrospective study will…
SRP is set to host a free professional development workshop in Pinal County on October 17, designed for local K-12 teachers seeking hands-on STEM training. The event will provide educators with opportunities to engage in technology and engineering activities that align with Arizona Science Standards. Workshop Details The workshop will take place from 8 a.m….
