$ 1,289,563 raised 1,064 Axe of Kindness
Elevate the College of Arts & Letters has raised $ 80,065 from 91 Axe of Kindness!

Elevate the College of Arts and Letters

In the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), our educational mission is to foster an affinity for inquiry and expression, preparing students of all backgrounds for fulfilling careers and informed civic engagement. 

CAL is committed to a public-facing agenda through which all people can experience the arts and explore the humanities. Your support fuels hands-on learning, public scholarship, and community engagement, advancing academic excellence and empowering students to lead with purpose.

Where Passions Become Professions

The College of Arts and Letters is a home for curiosity, creativity, and critical inquiry. With your support, we’ll continue to prepare the next generation of creators, researchers, changemakers, and leaders. 

Click the make a gift button to elevate the College of Arts and Letters with your Axe of Kindness on Giving Day. 

Our Funding Priorities 

Dean’s Fund for Excellence 

This flexible fund allows the dean to support faculty and student initiatives that launch innovative and creative ideas. Whether bringing a new music festival to life or supporting international research conducted by students and faculty, your investment helps keep the College of Arts and Letters dynamic and future-focused.

The Finish Line Fund

Sometimes, even a minor hurdle can become a roadblock to success. The Finish Line Fund ensures that a sudden, unexpected expense doesn’t derail a dedicated student’s progress toward graduation. Your gift provides the critical support they need to overcome obstacles, complete their degree, and step confidently into the next chapter of their lives.

Ethics Bowl
The Ethics Bowl challenges students to tackle real-world ethical dilemmas through collaborative competition. Your gift helps provide resources for this transformative program, fostering skills that promote civic engagement and ethical awareness. 

Thank You for Your Support!

If you don’t see the fund you’d like to support above, click here to see a list of all College of Arts and Letters funds in the Fund Designation drop-down menu. 

Thank you for supporting the College of Arts and Letters. 

Your gift elevates future artists, historians, storytellers, leaders, and more. 


$10,000
Remember, Learn, Lead: The Martin-Springer Institute Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $10,000 for the Martin-Springer Institute. And thank you to Louise and David Zirretta for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Design the Future: The Interior Design Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $25,000 for the Interior Design Program. And thank you to Tracey, ‘82 and Steve, ‘83 Pritulsky for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Pathway to Law: The Joan Bundy Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $2,000 for the Joan Bundy Law Pre-Law Scholarship. And thank you to Joan Bundy for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Lumberjack Class Spirit Leaderboard
Join your fellow Lumberjacks from every decade as they rally their classmates to support NAU! Check back to see which decade is leading the charge in philanthropy, celebrating the most generous alumni who are making a difference across the years.
Alumni, rally your classmates!
Rank Answer Gifts
1 1990s 62
2 2000s 54
3 2010s 53
4 1980s 45
5 2020s 37
6 1970s 36
7 1960s 6
8 1950s & Earlier 1
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$2,000
A Legacy of Learning: The History Department Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $2,000 for the Susan Deeds Memorial Fund for History Scholarship and Research. And thank you to Cynthia Kosso and Michael Amundson for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$30,000
In Tune with Excellence: The Kitt School of Music Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $30,000 for the Kitt School of Music. And thank you to Fredricka Stoller, ‘92, Bill Grabe, and (2) anonymous donors for providing this NAU Giving Day challenge.
20 / 20 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Areas of Impact
This leaderboard reflects the transformative impact of your generosity, elevating essential initiatives across NAU. Your contributions directly support groundbreaking research, student scholarships, and innovative programs that shape the future of our university.
Rank Department Raised
1 The W. A. Franke College of Business $57,860.00
2 College of Education $23,496.00
3 Elevate Swim & Dive $20,146.00
4 Elevate the College of Health & Human Services $13,010.00
5 Student Affairs $10,425.00
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Leaderboard
Lumberjack Community Engagement Leaderboard
This leaderboard celebrates the invaluable support from our broader community, showcasing the number of donors based on their relationship to NAU. Together, we elevate engagement and build a stronger future for NAU, uniting donors, partners, and friends to advance educational opportunities and community impact.
Help us unlock matching challenges and increase the impact of your gift! What is your connection to NAU?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 572
2 Staff or Faculty 446
3 Friend 199
4 Parent 129
5 Student 92
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