WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of the Arizona Republican Party convention this weekend, DNC spokesperson Cameron Niven released the following statement: "Trump's MAGA minions in Arizona are gathering for a closed-door convention this weekend, but we already know what's on their agenda: ripping away reproductive freedom and putting the health of women at risk across the state. The only question is if they'll keep their craven c  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Joseph Glover, who previously served as provost at the University of Florida, will be the University of Arizona's next senior vice president of academic affairs and provost, leading the academic enterprise of the university. His appointment begins on July 1. Glover, a mathematician, stepped down from his provost role in Gainesville in July 2023 after serving in the position for 15 years. During his tenure  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- Pima Community College issued the following news release: Pima Community College will receive $900,000 in state funds for scholarships for students entering high-growth workforce fields such as advanced manufacturing, information technology and construction and trades. The scholarships are part of Governor Katie Hobbs' Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in hi  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- Pima Community College issued the following news release: The Pima Community College Athletics Department has a new leader. Ken Jacome, PCC's baseball head coach for the past six years, has been named as the College's new Athletic Director. He is replacing Jim Monaco, who served as PCC's Athletic Director since 2018, and is retiring this year. Jacome is 214-90 in six seasons of leading the PCC baseball team. He will remain as the program's head coach for the upcomi  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Paul Luna, president and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, Pam Kehaly, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Christy Farley, an NAU alumna who recently retired as senior vice president of engagement and public affairs, and Efrain Casillas, coordinator of music programs at Tolleson Elementary School District and 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year, will be recognized with honorary doctorates f  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: TUCSON, Ariz. - The final submission deadline has been announced for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Community Project Funding proposals. The deadline for submissions to Rep. Grijalva's office is Saturday, April 27, 11:59 PM MST. Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee today, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for FY 2025 - although only a handful   more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * * What: 2024 UArizona Arthritis Center's Living Healthy With Arthritis Symposium * When: Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. * Where: Livestream * * * Experts from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson will talk about the critical interactions between climate and human he  more