Parents of Andrew Benavides Release Statement Through ISU Media Relations Oct 28, 2009
We would like to start with how much we appreciate everyone's support rs; from family, friends, teammates, coaches, doctors, nurses, Idaho State University Staff, Northern Arizona University Staff to the caring communities everywhere. We can not thank Coach enough. (Isubengals.com)
A trail runs through Kartchner Caverns State Park in southeastern Arizona, which is marking its 10th anniversary next month. Photo Courtesy of Arizona State Parks Oct 27, 2009
In fact, a report from Northern Arizona University s Arizona Hospitality Research rce Center found that per person spending by people who visit state parks is about 70 per day. Scientists benefit from the caverns as well, studying everything from cave science to climate change to fossils to microbes. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Poppy's wife recalls a life undone by alcohol Oct 25, 2009
He landed a good job, with benefits, on the maintenance crew at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. They lived nearby. (Albany Times Union)
Returning home to teach Oct 23, 2009
After completing a bachelor of science in history degree with a minor in physical education from Northern Arizona University, Everett chose to return to the Valley. It s a gratifying feeling to think I may have a positive impact on the community that had a positive impact on me, he said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Ariz. tuition climbs closer to U.S. average Oct 21, 2009
Northern Arizona University has the lowest tuition and fees for new freshmen among the state's three public universities, at an annual $6,627. Its tuition rates also are locked in for four years. (AZCentral -- News)
Deep cuts to state programs Oct 20, 2009
The state universities - Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University - have lost $231 million, or 21 percent, of their state funding this year. University officials estimate a 15 percent cut would equal an additional $135 million. (AZCentral -- News)
Marriage of county schools, City of Nogales on rocky road Oct 16, 2009
Scott Connuck wrote on Oct 14, 2009 8:20 PM:" Go ahead with your original plan to build the school. As an outstanding NUSD teacher since 1986, I will be more than happy to fulfill the role as educational leader of this new school. In fact, I would like to challenge anyone in Nogales who feels they deserve the opportunity to lead this new school more than I do. But be forwarned... I have an exemplary record with NUSD of bringing up the test scores at A.J. Mitchell Elementary School-- where I have... (Nogales International, AZ)
Candidates start 2010 campaigns Oct 16, 2009
Education: Master's Degree with distinction from Northern Arizona University; Adjunct teaching faculty at University of Phoenix and Grand Canyon University; graduate Hispanic Leadership Institute: graduate WESTMARC Leadership Training; Platinum Award Winner in Leadership from National League of Cities. Endorsements: Glendale Firefighters Association; Latino Peace Officers Association; Pinnacle West; APS; Suncor. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Sedona hoping to escape tourism backlash Oct 16, 2009
A 2008 visitor survey by Northern Arizona University found that nearly 1 in 5 visitors to the Verde Valley region participated in spiritual/metaphysical/vortex activities during their stay ... Source: 2008 Verde Valley Tourism Survey by the Arizona Hospitality Research and Resource Center at Northern Arizona University. (AZCentral -- Business)
Dire effects of budget cuts Oct 15, 2009
The three state universities, Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, have already lost $231 million, or 21 percent, of their state funding this year. University officials estimate a 15-percent cut would equal an additional $135 million. (AZCentral -- News)
'Republic' analysis: Tuition tax credits drain state money Oct 14, 2009
Lawrence Mohrweis, an accounting professor at Northern Arizona University who helps oversee a scholarship-tuition organization in Flagstaff, said the analysis seems to confirm his long-standing beliefs about the tax credits. "The numbers are in the ballpark. I've always viewed the tax-credit program as close to revenue-neutral," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Most Influential Hispanic helped many young people Oct 9, 2009
He earned his master's from the UA and Northern Arizona University. He served as principal of Cholla High School in Tucson before the opportunity to be AWC's financial aid director brought him back to Yuma in the 1970s. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Creditors Scramble for College Students Oct 6, 2009
Olivia Worley, 20, an early childhood education major at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, has one in her name and believes building credit is an important step toward adulthood. "You have to have credit established to buy a car, buy a house and even to set up your bills," Worley said. (ABC News)
Arizona scientists secure $33 mil Oct 5, 2009
Other groups to snag stimulus grants include ASU's Biodesign Institute, Translational Genomics Research Institute, Arcadia Biosciences Inc., Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Mayo Clinic, Northern Arizona University, Banner Health's Sun Health Research Institute and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Reach the reporter at ken. (AZCentral -- News)
Fatalities in victims of abuse analyzed Oct 5, 2009
"When people hear the idea of fatality review, the first thing they think is we're going to start blaming people who let battered women down, and that is not at all the intent of these reviews," said Kathleen Ferraro, a sociology professor at Northern Arizona University and review-team advocate. "The intent is to identify places where we're not meeting victims' needs.". (AZCentral -- News)
Arizona's dying aspens a mystery to scientists Sep 26, 2009
"They add diversity to our landscape and to ecosystems," said Katie Ireland, a graduate student working on aspen research at the Ecological Research Institute at Northern Arizona University ... Bobby Benedetto (left) and Rachael Biggs, students with the Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona University, record tree data in aspen stands of the Kaibab National Forest. (AZCentral -- News)
Arizona Broadcasters Hall of Fame to induct four TV, radio veterans Sep 25, 2009
In addition, the ABA Foundation will present the Jack Clifford Excellence in Broadcast Education award to W. Dale Hoskins, a professor at Northern Arizona University s School of Communication, for his positive contributions to the broadcasting industry through education. For the first time, the public is invited to attend the event, which will recognize the recipients outstanding career accomplishments and significant impact on the community. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Kachina Trail: Agassiz Peak looms large. Sep 23, 2009
It's easy to pick out the prominent Skydome of Northern Arizona University and the white domes of Lowell Observatory from the occasional viewpoints that lie along the mostly wooded path. About 5 miles from the trailhead, you come to a signed junction with Freidlein Prairie Road. (AZCentral -- Travel)
High school students ponder their futures Sep 22, 2009
- Northern Arizona University. - Point Loma Nazarene University. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Legislators expected to tighten school-tuition tax-credit rules Sep 22, 2009
Lawrence Mohrweis, an accounting professor at Northern Arizona University who also oversees a tuition organization in Flagstaff, said school-tuition organizations should register with the state and have annual audits or financial reviews, depending on how much money they handle. He also urged lawmakers to give the Department of Revenue some oversight authority. (AZCentral)
Foresters looking for cause of aspen die off Sep 21, 2009
"We are concerned because it's a tree that brings people into the woods. Its aesthetic values are high; it is one of the only trees in the West that turns colors in the fall," said Northern Arizona University forestry graduate student Tom Zegler. Aspen have an extremely high ecological value. (AZCentral -- News)
ASU, UA coaching salaries reviewed by Board of Regents Sep 20, 2009
Northern Arizona University is smaller and doesn't face the same salary issues. Regents President Ernest Caldern, who initiated the athletics review, said that when the Miller contract came before the regents earlier this year, "a lot of alums and taxpayers wrote in and said, 'Why not say no?'" Caldern said. (AZCentral -- News)
School-choice tax break is falling under scrutiny Sep 20, 2009
Lawmakers reviews of Arizona s program is both overdue and welcome, said Lawrence Mohrweis, a Northern Arizona University accounting professor who also heads a Flagstaff-based school tuition organization set up to distribute the grants. He says some groups operations are open to potential abuse. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
State's jobless rate dips, schools hit hard Sep 18, 2009
Northern Arizona University has about 100 unfilled positions and cut 45 jobs earlier this year. Commerce Department officials said they won't know the full extent of layoffs in education until September's numbers are released. (AZCentral -- Business)
True Freshman Fallgren Wins Collegiate Debut Sep 18, 2009
Northern Arizona University, the defending Big Sky Conference champions, captured the team title with a 900 beating the University of Montana at 906 and the Bulldogs at 913. "I'm kind of surprised I was as tired as I thought I'd be," Fallgren said of her Tuesday round coming off 36 holes Monday. (Gozags.com)
Obert's picks Sep 17, 2009
PRESCOTT vs. Flagstaff at Northern Arizona University. Glendale at PEORIA LIBERTY. (AZCentral -- Sports)
How Code Talkers helped win WWII Sep 17, 2009
His brief memoir about the Code Talker saga, "Indian Jargon Won Our Battles!," is housed in the special collections of the Cline Library at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Johnston, whose father was a Presbyterian missionary, moved to the Navajo Reservation at age 4. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Grand Canyon woman named nation's best teacher Sep 17, 2009
She returned to Arizona and enrolled at Northern Arizona University. After graduation, she knew she wanted to teach in a small town. (AZCentral -- News)
Superscanner Helps Scientists See Into The Unknown Sep 13, 2009
3, 2005) In a study published in the September issue of The American Naturalist, A. Kristopher Lappin (Northern Arizona University) and Jerry F. Husak (Oklahoma State University) use the eastern collared. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Effects of Arctic warming seen as widespread Sep 11, 2009
This undated handout photo provided by Northern Arizona University shows sediment collected at Sunday Lake in Alaska ... (AP Photo/Northern Arizona University, Darrell Kaufman). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ask The Expert: NAU Sep 10, 2009
In order for Arizona fans to get a better feel for the Wildcats' second opponent Northern Arizona University, GOAZCATS.com caught up with Lumberjacks expert Daniel Berk of the Arizona Daily Sun. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Arizona universities unsure of flu numbers Sep 10, 2009
It is unknown how many might be at Northern Arizona University, said NAU spokesman Tom Bauer said. However, NAU s Fronske Health Center is seeing a few influenza-like illnesses per day. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
New DSU faculty hired Sep 9, 2009
Hee received his master's degree from Northern Arizona University and his bachelor's degree from DSU.. Madison Daily Leader 2009. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Madge Catherine Thomas Sep 7, 2009
Following high school she attended Northern Arizona University in the late 1930s. Married on June 10, 1939, she and her husband raised their family in southeaster Arizona (Safford, Benson, and Bisbee) she was an active participant in the family auto parts business. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
- Todd Evangelist takes over Imperial Valley College Foundation 0 Sep 6, 2009
He also has a Bachelor of Science in business administration, human resource management from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. where he also was a four-year letterman on the university s football team. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Studies of the Arctic Suggest a Dire Situation Sep 5, 2009
In a new study published in the Sept. 4 Science, researchers led by Darrell Kaufman at Northern Arizona University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research constructed a climate record of the Arctic over the past 2,000 years, and found that the region had been cooling for almost all of that time period. Summer temperatures in the Arctic cooled by an average of 0. (Time.com)
A look at past lives at Wupatki ruin. Sep 5, 2009
Perhaps they had noticed that the grass grew a little thicker, the trees a little taller, Northern Arizona University archaeologist Christian Downum says. "That drought in the 1130s sort of scrambles the landscape," Downum says. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Arctic temperatures hitting 2,000-year high Sep 4, 2009
"We know that global climate change is amplified in the Arctic," said Darrell Kaufman, a geologist at Northern Arizona University and the study's lead author. "The amount of warming over the last century is two to three times higher in the Arctic compared to the rest of the globe. What happens there has important implications.". (AZCentral)
JONAH GOLDBERG: Climate change's many unknowns Sep 4, 2009
The most recent 10-year interval, 1999-2008, was the warmest of the last 2,000 years in the Arctic, according to the researchers led by Darrell S. Kaufman, a professor of geology and environmental science at Northern Arizona University. The true agenda. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Arctic 'warmest in 2,000 years' Sep 4, 2009
"The most pervasive signal in the reconstruction, the most prominent trend, is the overall cooling that took place for the first 1,900 years [of the record]," said study leader Darrell Kaufman from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, US.. "The 20th Century stands out in strong contrast to the cooling that should have continued. The last half-century was the warmest of the 2,000-year temperature record, and the last 10 years have been especially dramatic," he told BBC News. (BBC News)
Obert's selections Sep 4, 2009
PHOENIX THUNDERBIRD vs. Flagstaff at Northern Arizona University. PHOENIX SUNNYSLOPE at Phoenix Greenway. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Long-term Cooling Trend In Arctic Reverses Sep 4, 2009
McKay, Overpeck, lead author Darrell S. Kaufman of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and their colleagues will publish their findings in the September 4 issue of Science ... (Credit: Darrell Kaufman, Northern Arizona University). (Science Daily)
Warming Arctic should be cooling, experts find Sep 4, 2009
Image courtesy of Darrell Kaufman, Northern Arizona University ... The most recent 10-year interval, 1999-2008, was the warmest of the last 2,000 years in the Arctic, according to the researchers led by Darrell Kaufman, a professor of geology and environmental science at Northern Arizona University. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mizzou Extends Condolences Sep 3, 2009
Jennifer was a 1998 graduate of Columbia's Rock Bridge High School and attended Northern Arizona University before earning her fashion design degree from Los Angeles Trade Technical in 2005. She worked as a fashion designer in Los Angeles for nine years and was working towards her masters degree at the Art Institute in Manhattan, N.Y.. (Mutigers.com)
Zags Head To Portland State For Northwest Challenge Sep 3, 2009
Women's volleyball plays PSU, No. 3 Washington and Boise State. Libero Allyson Powell leads the team with 34 digs. (Gozags.com)
Cats Set To Open Season Sep 1, 2009
Up Next: Arizona will host the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Arizona Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on a tape-delay basis on KGUN-TV in Tucson. (Pac-10.org)
Off Madison Ave picks up clients Aug 28, 2009
The Tempe agency landed business from Deckers Outdoor, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, Valley of the Sun United Way, Wet n Wild Phoenix and Zumiez ... Northern Arizona University: as the agency of record, OMA will provide a full spectrum of services. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
New Crustacean Discovered Near Canary Islands Aug 25, 2009
New Species Of Crustacean Discovered Near Canary Islands. New Species Of Crustacean Discovered Near Canary Islands. (Science Daily)
GALLAHER-MORENO WEDDING Aug 24, 2009
The bride attended Cibola High School , University of Arizona in 2004, and will graduate from Northern Arizona University in 2010. The bride earned the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language Hearing Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master s of Communication Sciences Disorders. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Critics call Arpaio aggressive, intimidating Aug 23, 2009
"Certainly, Joe Arpaio has pushed the envelope on very sensitive issues that have constituencies that are mobilized and so he becomes a target," said Fred Solop, chairman of the politics and international affairs department at Northern Arizona University. "It is unusual for a county sheriff to have the kind of reputation he does in the first place and it is unusual for the investigations to take place at the level they're taking. . . . But clearly he has been very bold in his actions and that's... (AZCentral -- News)
3 Aussie pro athletes making mark in the desert Aug 22, 2009
Graham doesn't follow baseball, but he happened to be watching that game in his room at the Cardinals' training camp at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The next day, Graham asked a reporter if he knew how to reach Oeltjen, and Graham said he hopes to catch up with Oeltjen at Chase Field later this season. (FOX 11, AZ)
Arizona students top US average ACT scores Aug 22, 2009
Arizona s three state universities Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona are on that list. However, ASU and NAU will consider SAT and ACT scores when a minimum grade-point average or class rank is not met. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Cardinals coach Whisenhuntpleased with team camp effort Aug 21, 2009
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt drops to the ground for push-ups during training camp on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. More on this topic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
ASU ranked No. 121 on 'U.S. News' list of top universities Aug 20, 2009
Northern Arizona University, the smallest of the three state universities, made the unranked fourth tier. The university had a lower peer score, 2. (AZCentral -- News)
ASU's 'war room' targets stimulus cash Aug 19, 2009
"This is potentially a once-in-a-career opportunity," said Laura Huenneke, vice president for research at Northern Arizona University, where researchers have put in $25 million in grant applications. The money could change the face and direction of a university's academic programs, research focus and even its national reputation. (AZCentral -- News)
Man carrying assault weapon attends Obama protest Aug 18, 2009
Fred Solop, a Northern Arizona University political scientist, said the incidents in New Hampshire and Arizona could signal the beginning of a disturbing trend. "When you start to bring guns to political rallies, it does layer on another level of concern and significance," Solop said. (Concord Monitor)
Bulldogs shine at summer camps Aug 13, 2009
Junior Hunter Long attended a camp at Northern Arizona University where he landed defensive MVP honors ... Senior offensive and defensive lineman Juan Escalante attended a different camp than Long but one that was also held at Northern Arizona University. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
G'day: Punter Ben Graham, 1st Aussie to play in Super Bowl, continues to shine with Cardinals Aug 13, 2009
"It signifies the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows of being an NFL player, which I never knew existed when I first came over here from Australia," Graham said during a break from practice at Northern Arizona University. A former Australian Rules Football star, Graham was cut three times last season twice by the New York Jets, once by New Orleans. (FOX61, CT)
Teacher of Year shares math love Aug 12, 2009
She got her bachelors degree in education at Prescott College and her masters degree at Northern Arizona University. Before Siordia came to Nogales Unified School District No.1, she taught at the Pima Community College program in Nogales for three years, she said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Panthers' Pro Bowl WR hurt Aug 12, 2009
Cardinals: Arizona running back Beanie Wells missed another workout at Northern Arizona University with a sprained right ankle yesterday, raising doubts that he'll play in the Cardinals' preseason opener at Pittsburgh on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin returned to practice in the afternoon after missing morning drills with a swollen knee. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'DRC' looks to become consistent at cornerback Aug 12, 2009
As he walked off the practice field at Northern Arizona University this week, Rodgers-Cromartie nodded when told about Whisenhunt's assessment. "Sometimes I'm not really focused," Rodgers-Cromartie said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A Colt comes home Aug 11, 2009
He then went to Northern Arizona University for a year-and-a-half where he played club volleyball. At the winter break of his sophomore year, Garcia moved back to Sierra Vista and in the spring of 2005 helped Cooper coach the Buena boys volleyball team. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Ice cream Pi: Buena calculus students shine (5) Aug 11, 2009
Enjoying the ice cream are, from left, University of Arizona freshman Daniel Harms, Northern Arizona University freshman Brittany Vowell, University of Arizona freshman Stephanie Quach, University of Arizona freshman Sean Topping and new Buena calculus student Alex Topping, senior. (Mark Levy-Herald/Review). (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Injured RBs: Cardinals' Wells Aug 11, 2009
Wells ran and did agility drills on a side field during a morning practice at Northern Arizona University. Wells said the ankle is improving, but he didn't know if he'd be available when the Cardinals open the preseason at Pittsburgh on Thursday night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Collins, Titans edge Bills Aug 10, 2009
"It's in a safe," Wilson said after practice this week at Northern Arizona University. "It'll probably never get worn. It's something you want to strive for and get back to, but the ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
