School of Communication
Where Creativity and Professionalism Meet

Earning a degree from NAU's School of Communication means being at the forefront of contemporary communication studies and learning in a state-of-the-art building.

Students immerse themselves in their degree—develop a resume, portfolio, and skills that will help them land a job and succeed. Students turn their passion into a lucrative career, with hands-on experience while earning course credits. A variety of opportunities in fieldwork, internship, club memberships, and other experiential learning provides our graduates with the knowledge and capability for transitioning into their career with a solid foundation for success.


This Giving Day, we invite you to elevate what’s possible for our students by supporting key funds that make a lasting difference:


Dale Hoskins Fund

The Dale Hoskins Fund enhances the student experience with guest lectures and other career enhancement opportunities.


The School of Communications Building Fund

Th School of COM Building Fund support efforts to update gallery space in the School of Communication enhancing the students experience.


The School of Communications Alumni Scholarship Fund

The School of COM alumni scholarship fund makes it accessible for students to attend the School of Communication at NAU by supporting scholarships.


Your generosity fuels innovation, access, and excellence at NAU. Every gift—no matter the size—helps create life-changing experiences for our students. Thank you for believing in the power of Lumberjack giving.

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Communication is Key: School of Communication Challenge
$5,000
Communication is Key: School of Communication Challenge
This Giving Day, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the School of Communication at Northern Arizona University. Jeff Sears, ‘98, a proud NAU alum, has generously pledged to unlock a gift of $5,000 to the Bossler Sears Award for Communications once 10 gifts are made to any School of Communication fund.
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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!
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Empower the Future: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
$100,000
Empower the Future: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
Maximize your impact on the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and unlock an additional $100,000 in funding for the college. Once 100 gifts are made to any College of Social and Behavioral Sciences funds, we will release a generous $100,000 gift from NAU alumni Mitch and Carrie Ettinger to the Gerald Ladhoff Scholarship and the SBS Future Readiness Fund. Every gift counts—join us in making a difference! #WeAreLumberjacks
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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!
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