Veteran and Military Services
Support the Success of Veteran and Military Students at NAU

Veteran and Military Services at Northern Arizona University is dedicated to serving our military-connected students and families with exemplary service, professionalism, and respect. We prioritize the success of our veteran and military students, providing them with the support and resources they need to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.


Your support for Veteran and Military Services is crucial in ensuring the success of our military-affiliated Lumberjacks.  

Where to Give:

The Veterans Student Success Center

Veteran Student Emergency Fund

Native Americans Veterans Memorial Scholarship


Your gift to one of these funds directly contributes to providing essential support services, resources, and programs that aid in the transition from military service to academic life, retention efforts, academic success initiatives, career development, and overall well-being

Supporting one of these funds on NAU Giving Day enables us to continue serving our veteran and military students with the highest level of care and support.

Your #AxeofKindness honors the service and sacrifices of our military-connected students but also plays a vital role in empowering their success and well-being. 

Thank you for standing with us in our mission to celebrate the service and support the success of our veteran and military students at Northern Arizona University.

Reach us by phone at 928-523-8387, email Vets@nau.edu, or join us online via our virtual veteran success center (VSC) room.


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Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge
$26,000
Patricia Hunter Last Mile Challenge
Laurie Mittenthal has created a new fund in memory of her mother and alumna, Patricia Hunter Mittenthal, ’89. The Patricia Hunter Last Mile Fund supports currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are members of federally recognized Native American Tribes and may be facing unexpected costs or financial hardship in their final year at NAU. She has pledged to release $26,000 to this fund once we receive 15 gifts to any fund for Native Americans on Giving Day. Thank you to Laurie for providing this challenge!
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True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
$11,750
True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
Help us start off the day with our first milestone and show the Lumberjack community we are True Blue! When we reach 125 alumni gifts of $125 or more on #NAUGivingDay the following NAU Alumni Association Board members will release a collective $11,750 in gifts. Thank you to: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; "Kari" Kent, '91; Rick Koch, ’72; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; and (3) anonymous members. Go Jacks!
7 / 125 Gifts
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Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
$25,000
Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
Join the NAU Foundation board and show your pride with a gift to support this challenge on #NAUGivingDay. The following NAU Foundation Board members have committed to a collective impact totaling $25,000, which will be released when 125 first time donors make a gift. Thank you to: Lisa Bagwell; Eric Baker; Teresa Bartels; Bob Bement; Bob Braudy; Robin Braun; Booker Evans; Victoria Fimea; Bill Heibel; Mary Huntley; Tim Kinney; Any Peña; Rick Rodriguez; Katrina Rogers; Steve Sanghi; Tony Tewelis; and (1) anonymous member. WE Are Lumberjacks!
96 / 125 Gifts
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