Northern Arizona University is pausing plans for its College of Medicine amid economic uncertainty.
NAU says a challenging economic environment and a shifting landscape for American universities led to the decision.
University spokesperson Kim Ott says NAU will instead focus on proven strengths like its nursing program.
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