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Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
President Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera speaks to a large crowd at commencement.

Office of the President

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera meets with students on campus.

Meet President José Luis Cruz Rivera

José Luis Cruz Rivera began his tenure as the 17th president of Northern Arizona University (NAU) on June 14, 2021.

President’s biography

NAU: 125 years of Elevating Excellence

For 125 years, we’ve learned, grown, explored, and cheered together. Generation after generation of proud Lumberjacks built and nurtured a rich legacy of academic excellence and a vibrant community. We celebrate our rich history and look ahead to a future of unlimited possibilities in this video.

President Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera speaks at a podium with an American flag in the background.

News Presidential statements

Stay up-to-date on our exciting announcements and initiatives from the Office of the President.

President Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera speaks with a small group of people wearing medical scrubs outside the N A U Health and Learning Center.

President’s cabinet

The President’s Cabinet is comprised of the leaders of President Cruz Rivera’s strategic, operational, and advisory leadership team. This team advances, leads, and coordinates broad efforts across NAU’s academic and administrative departments to meet the university’s vision and mission.
Student receives advising at N A U Res Hall.

Leadership searches

The Office of the President is proud of NAU’s longstanding legacy—advancing education, pursuing innovation on local and national platforms, and creating new opportunities for Arizona’s students. We are making these efforts possible by seeking the most qualified, forward-thinking, and diverse collection of leaders to guide the university.
Students walk by the Applied Research and Development building on N A U's Flagstaff campus.

Contact the office

Contact us below—whether to request a meeting, invite the president to attend an event, or submit a student-interview request to President Cruz Rivera.

Please contact president@nau.edu or call 928-523-3232 with general inquiries.