Elevate the College of Environment, Forestry & Natural Sciences

Elevate the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences 

At Northern Arizona University, we are building a future where every student has the opportunity to turn ambition into achievement and education into success. In the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences (CEFNS), students explore the complexities of the natural world while preparing to lead in fields critical to the planet’s future—from environmental systems and data science to chemistry, physics, astronomy, mathematics, biomedical research, and conservation.

There are many ways you can make an impact in CEFNS, where students are at the center of everything we do. Whether you choose to support scholarships, endowed faculty, or another area close to your heart, your investment fuels discovery, fosters opportunity, and prepares students to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

A gift to the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences Dean’s Innovation Fund, the Dean’s discretionary account, is an investment in opportunity, innovation, and impact. This flexible fund empowers the Dean to respond quickly to emerging needs and seize unique opportunities that elevate the student experience. From providing emergency assistance to students, to funding groundbreaking research, to launching new programs, this fund ensures that resources are available where they will make the greatest difference—right when they are needed most. Your support gives the Dean the ability to dream big, act fast, and elevate the college’s mission in transformative ways.

Elevate Access for CEFNS Students

Paul Umhoefer Professorship, School of Earth and Sustainability 

Honor the lasting legacy of Dr. Paul Umhoefer, a dedicated geoscientist and mentor who inspired generations of students at NAU. The Paul Umhoefer Endowed Professorship seeks to attract distinguished scholars whose groundbreaking work in tectonics and sedimentary basins will shape the future of the discipline. Your gift ensures that Paul's passion for research and education continues to inspire students and faculty in the School of Earth and Sustainability for years to come.

Student Scholarships

Your gift to the Access to Education Impact Fund transforms potential into possibility. This fund provides critical resources that can be used to support scholarships—ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of a student’s education. At NAU, 97% of students rely on financial assistance to pursue their dreams. For many, the cost of attending college is the single greatest obstacle. By contributing to this fund, you’re opening doors to opportunity, lifting the weight of financial stress, and giving students the freedom to focus on learning, growing, and achieving their goals.

Elevate the Next Generation

The College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences empowers students to explore, understand, and protect the natural world. Through rigorous scientific training, field-based learning, and collaborative research with expert faculty, they graduate ready to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Together, we can elevate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and environmental stewards shaping a brighter future.

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If you don’t see the fund you’d like to support above, click here to see a list of all CEFNS funds. Thank you for making a difference!