TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Sui Yang, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, was selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2023 Non-Tenured Faculty Award from 3M. The 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award is a four-decade-old program to encourage tenure-track university professors to pursue new ideas. The award selection is based on a candidate's research, exper  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Watts Endowed Professor of Public Safety Beth Huebner, director of Arizona State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has received the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Division on Corrections and Sentencing of the American Society of Criminology (ASC). The award honors an individual's distinguished scholarship in the area of corrections and/or sentencing over a lifetime. Recipients must h  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: During National Apprenticeship Week, alongside the University of Phoenix, Apprentice Now celebrates the success story of Dustin Guichet, a student whose apprenticeship experience underscores the myriad benefits for employers and apprentices alike. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, apprenticeships offer a proven track record of retention and lifetime earning advantage with access to hundreds of occ  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- The Arizona Department of Gaming issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Bettors in Arizona wagered over $610 million on sports in September of 2023, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents a 13.5% increase when compared to September of last year. The state collected approximately $3.24 million in privilege fees in the month. You can view the full September report on the ADG website: LINK (https://gaming.az.gov/r  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the first ever registered apprenticeship program supporting the semiconductor industry in Arizona in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors, and $4 million to support semiconductor apprentices. Additionally, she announced the creation of a new semiconductor-focused Future48 workforce accelerator in collaboration with Maricopa Community College. Work  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: State schools Superintendent Tom Horne has announced a $10 million grant for public schools to purchase art supplies through the Arts Consumable Grant. These funds will provide successful district and charter school applicants with $1,000 per full time arts teacher to purchase arts consumables such as paints, brushes, sheet music, dance props, theatrical costumes, and much more  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced that the Arizona State Treasurer's Office increased Israel bond holdings by $5 million. The Arizona Treasury has been investing in Israel bonds since 2013 and this most recent purchase will bring holdings to $20 million by December 1, 2023. "As Arizona's Treasurer, I remain committed to supporting the State of Israel not only through my   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- The Arizona Department of Water Resources issued the following news release: The recent announcement by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality of its "roadmap" for incorporating recycled water as part of Arizona's supply of safe, reliable and purified water garnered a lot of headlines. A lot of headlines. You can guess what was emphasized: "Technology, toilets could make Arizona flush with drinking water." There were a lot of those. In the often-prosaic w  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake continues to be Republicans' nightmare Senate candidate who "just can't help herself" when it comes to pushing election conspiracy theories. Washington Republicans have been "freaking out" about Lake's candidacy, and she demonstrated at least twice this week that she has no intentions of giving up her attempts to overturn the results of her failed gubernatorial election. As KPNX/12News repor  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: This week marks the two year anniversary of GOP nightmare Senate candidate Kari Lake proposing that students and teachers should be surveilled by putting cameras in classrooms. Lake's proposal was called a "digital paradise for predators." Roll The Lake Tapes... Kari Lake on Surveilling Schools: "And I want to see these same types of accountability measures in schools. Put cameras in  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Where in the world was Kari Lake this weekend? In Florida, at a convention of extremists and conspiracy theorists to hawk her book. Over the weekend, Kari Lake was in West Palm Beach, Florida for #Walk-A-Con's 5th Anniversary. #Walk-A-Con is organized by Brandon Straka who is a pro-Trump influencer sentenced to three years of probation for his role in the January 6th insurrection and whose organization  more

PHOENIX, Nov. 14 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Arizona State University Athletic Director, Ray Anderson, resigned on Monday, a move Senator T.J. Shope believes is the right one. "As a proud Arizona State alum and lifelong Sun Devil fan, I've been troubled for some time by the administration Ray Anderson led during his near decade's long tenure as athletic director," said Senator Shope. "This move is not only a long time coming  more

PHOENIX, Nov. 14 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: In an effort to provide Arizona kids with a great education and a quality teacher at the front of every classroom, Senate and House Republicans are announcing the "Teacher Pay Fund" plan, designed to deliver K-12 public school educators with an average of 7% pay raises, all without increasing taxes. Last session, Republican state lawmakers provided inflationary relief to families   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: When William C. Canby Jr. looks back at Arizona State University's Indian Legal Program's humble beginnings, he openly marvels at how far it has come. "When I first came to ASU, the law school had six professors on staff and our faculty meetings were held at a small table at a hotel coffee shop on Apache Boulevard," said Canby, a senior judge for the United States Court of Appe  more

KINGMAN, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Katie Hobbs and Wecom Fiber were joined by local, federal and tribal officials as they broke ground on a project that will deliver affordable, high-speed Internet to an estimated 32,500 Arizonans across Mohave and La Paz counties and the Hualapai Reservation. "We are on track to bridge Arizona's deep digital divide with this historic investment, connecting unserved   more

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing strong support for the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Direct File pilot program. The pilot program will allow eligible taxpayers to file their 2023 federal taxes directly with the IRS for free. Eligible tax  more

CHANDLER, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news: Recently, local tech corporation Intel partnered with area colleges for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Teaching and Learning Summit in Chandler, Arizona. The Summit brought together higher education professionals and advocates who serve as faculty, administrators, industry professionals, and government liaisons in the AI ecosystem. Hosted by Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) and Estrella Mount  more

DOUGLAS, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- Cochise College issued the following news: Cochise College's Marketing team achieved notable recognition, winning two prestigious Medallion awards at the District 6 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations conference held in Palm Springs, California. Their accomplishments in community college marketing were celebrated with a silver award for Novelty and a bronze award for Wildcard graphic designs, underscoring their dedication to excellence in every project  more

DOUGLAS, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Cochise College issued the following news: Two Cochise Women's Basketball sophomores have signed their national letters of intent to play basketball at the NCAA Division I level in the Fall of 2024. All-American forward/center Fortuna Ngnawo of Bafoussam City, Cameroon, and guard Chana Paxixe of Madeira, Portugal both put the pen on the dotted line to attend Troy University and High Point University respectively. Fortuna Ngnawo, Forward/Center, Troy University Ngn  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Nov. 17 -- Creighton University issued the following news: Creighton University's Institute for Population Health hosted its inaugural symposium - Building Bridges for Healthier Communities - Oct. 23-24, with more than 250 online and in-person registrants from Nebraska and Arizona learning from local and national experts about ways to improve health equity and population wellness through professional and community collaboration in the places where they work and live. Creighton  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: The Pulitzer Prize-winning Dine composer, performer, and installation artist's work, "The Journey of the Horizontal People," is featured in Ensemble 20/21's "Music of the Earth." As Curtis continues its celebration of Native American History Month, we highlight Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Raven Chacon, one of the six extraordinary composers whose works are featured in Ensemble 20/21's sold-out Novem  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Olivia Liu Sheng brings 40 years of experience in data analytics and information systems research to W. P. Carey School of Business * * * This summer, Olivia Liu Sheng stepped into her role as the new W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair and Professor of the Department of Information Systems at Arizona State University. She'll co-lead the W. P. Carey School of Business' newly approved Center for AI and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: This week, as Senate Republicans' flawed candidates continued to brawl in "increasingly crowded" and "contested" primaries, their "intraparty rifts" and candidates' vulnerabilities were once again on full display in races across the map. * In Arizona, Kari Lake "asked the Arizona Court of Appeals to invalidate the results of the 2022 election and order a revote" on Wednesday. The latest move   more

THATCHER, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation's largest career and technical student organization focused solely on business, hosted its Collegiate Fall Leadership Conference (CFLC) last month at Arizona State University. The one-day conference allows students to develop business and leadership skills, attend learning workshops, explore career opportunities, apply classroom co  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Through an impactful career at Salt River Project (SRP) developing and implementing new sustainability programs, Kelly Barr is uniquely positioned to understand Arizona's relationship with water and energy services. Her vision for sustainable utility outcomes in the state empowered her to make meaningful changes at SRP with support from some of the state's most prominent changemakers. After 30 years with the utility   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- GateWay Community College issued the following news release: GateWay Community College (GWCC) is proud to announce President, Dr. Amy Diaz, has been appointed to the Valley of the Sun YMCA Metropolitan Board of Directors. This appointment is a testament to Dr. Diaz's dedication to community service and commitment to fostering partnerships between education and community organizations. "I am honored to join the Valley of the Sun YMCA Metropolitan Board of Directors,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- GateWay Community College issued the following news release: In an exciting collaboration, Bioscience High School, a member of the robust Phoenix Union High School District (PXU), has joined forces with the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation's LabForce initiative to introduce a cutting-edge Laboratory Technician Development Program (LTDP) at Wexford Science and Technology's Connect Labs in 850 PBC. The program prepares students for success in the careers of tomor  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- GateWay Community College issued the following news release: GateWay Community College (GWCC) is proud to announce the launch of its "Credit for Prior Learning" program, designed to provide a unique opportunity for Journeymen in ten construction trades to leverage their industry experience. This initiative provides Journeymen with the opportunity to earn valuable college credits that count towards the completion of an Associate's Degree within their respective field  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 17 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release: Grand Canyon University has sent a notification to the U.S. Department of Education that it is appealing the unprecedented and unjust $37.7 million fine levied against the university and has vowed to stand up to the federal government's broader efforts to target the largest Christian university in the country. "I have spoken to thousands of students, parents, employees, alumni and community stakeholders in   more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: The President's Prize, Gold Axe awards and the Distinguished Senior awards for the Class of 2023 were honored at a ceremony on Nov. 14. In a video presentation, President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera highlighted the accomplishments, service and scholarship of this class as he recognized students from each college, while Provost Karen Pugliesi presented the awards. "This is one of my favorite events.  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following Q&A on Nov. 14, with Indigenous Governance Program Manager Torivio Fodder: * * * Torivio Fodder, manager of the UArizona Indigenous Governance Program, explains the principles that drive successful tribal governance and why the university is a leader in the teaching of nation building. * * * Torivio "Tory" Fodder has been a student of tribal sovereignty his entire life. Growing up in southern Oklahoma, Fodder  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Wednesday marked two years since President Biden signed into law the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In honor of the anniversary, Democrats nationwide touted the historic impacts the package is making on local communities, and the DNC rolled out a new billboard campaign across the country highlighting how the legislation is funding critical projects while hammering Donald Trump's failed promises   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute for International Leadership issued the following news: In the latest installment of the McCain Institute's Authors & Insights series, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper discussed his latest fiction book, "All the Demons Are Here," with Executive Director of the McCain Institute Dr. Evelyn Farkas. The discussion between Dr. Farkas and Tapper focused on his book, his memories of Senator McCain, and the broa  more

MESA, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes Mesa Community College for producing the most Gilman recipients for academic year 2021- 2022 in the two-year institutions category. "The Gilman Scholarship provides equity and access to study abroad opportunities for students who otherwise would not be able to participate in these life transforming opportunities," said Yv  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 25th Navajo Nation Council's Resources and Development Committee voted to approve the Tsidi To'ii Chapter's audit report and proposed Corrective Action Plan (CAP). The corrective action plan was presented by Tsidi To'ii Chapter leadership through Legislation No. 0247-23, which was sponsored by RDC Vice C  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: In August, a third elder joined NAU's Elder Cultural Advisors program with the support of donors David and Marianne Gates and others. Albert Chase, who is Dine, does fabric arts, wool work, weaving, basket-making, beading, traditional outfit- and moccasin-making, traditional dance and more, as well as working in education to help ensure the preservation of the Dine language and culture. In his cultural con  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: While climate change is affecting people worldwide, certain communities are especially vulnerable. Regents' professor Peter Fule in NAU's School of Forestry is determined to better prepare and equip those susceptible communities with knowledge and tools to help manage and fight climate change. The Southwestern Mountains Climate Resilience Center, of which NAU is the lead institution, is one of six projects se  more

COSTA MESA, California, Nov. 16 -- Orange Coast College issued the following news release: Orange Coast College's marketing and public relations department won 13 Medallion Awards at the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations District 6 annual conference and awards ceremony on Nov. 8 in Palm Springs. Medallion Awards recognize outstanding communication achievement at community and technical colleges throughout the U.S. OCC is part of the NCMPR's District 6, including Arizona, Cali  more

THATCHER, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release: Eastern Arizona College's Discovery Park was grateful to host National Honor Society students from Pima High School for a service project to restore the Mogollon Pit House demonstration site last month. The Mogollon Pit House at EAC Discovery Park was originally built by Nathan McNair for a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Project in June of 2011. The Pit House is an archaeological demonstration of how pre-hist  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * PoreShield was funded by soybean checkoff dollars and developed through Purdue University, Indiana Soybean Alliance and INDOT collaboration * * * Crafco Inc., an Arizona-based supplier of packaged pavement preservation solutions, has acquired PoreShield, a patented, soy-based protectant that extends the service life of concrete. PoreShield was created through a research collaboration amon  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Ray Anderson announced Monday that he has resigned as Arizona State University's vice president for university athletics and athletic director, effective immediately. Anderson, 69, said it simply is the right time for the move. He will remain at ASU as a professor of practice and senior advisor to help expand the well-respected sports law and business program in the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. "It has been   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news: The South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) was awarded the Innovative Partnership Award at the National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Professional Conference in Phoenix, Arizona for its work with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. The NCSSS Innovative Partnership Award recognizes inventiveness in partnerships between member schools, loc  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: When Assistant Professor Gilberto Lopez of the School of Transborder Studies was asked to appear before University Provost Nancy Gonzales, it immediately brought back memories of adolescence, when he wasn't the most stellar student, and he wondered for a moment if he was in trouble. As it turns out, he was being summoned to accept an award, and not just any award. Lopez is part of an inaugural group of professors be  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 16 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news release: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner and operator with a location in Mesa, Ariz., has announced a contribution of $288,419 to support SRP's Resilient Water and Forest Initiative. This initiative addresses the unhealthy forests and devastating wildfires that threaten the health of SRP's watershed and, in turn, SRP's ability   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * College of Medicine - Tucson researchers used stem cell technology to improve research models for Parkinson's disease. * * * A recent study published in Progress in Neurobiology and led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson has developed an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab. Along the way, researchers also uncovered  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Native Nations Institute issued the following news release: Indigenous Peoples are increasingly exerting governance and oversight over genomic research with citizens of their nations, raising questions about how best to enforce research regulation between American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian peoples and researchers. Using a community-engaged research approach, we conducted 42 semi-structured interviews with Tribal  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Footage from the British TV show "Mastermind" gave University of Arizona psychologists a chance to examine human physiology under conditions of stress that would be impossible to reproduce in the lab. * * * Quiz shows, where contestants answer rapid-fire questions in a high-stress, high-stakes environment, are an integral part of TV programming - and now they are demonstrating that they ha  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * A new study shows how a team at the University of Arizona's Space4 Center tracked down a contested piece of space junk that crashed onto the moon and provides an explanation for why it left not one but two craters. * * * In March 2022, a defunct part of a space rocket hurled toward the moon's surface and impacted near the Hertzsprung Crater, an enormous impact feature on the far side of th  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: During Nov. 2-4, the U of A hosted an international symposium -- Africa in Iberia: Memories, Genealogies and Geographies in Early Modernity -- at which more than 30 scholars discussed how early modern Black Spaniards conceptualized Africa and Africanness in their archival footprint as well as in their cultural products and practices. The research symposium was organized by Diana Berruezo-Sanchez o  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix is pleased to announce its recognition as the recipient of the 2023 Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Learning in Practice Award in the category, Excellence in Academic Partnerships. The CLO Learning in Practice Awards honor learning and development leaders for their work in designing and delivering exemplary employee development programs. University of Phoenix has been honored with the Ex  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: Leaders with University of Phoenix joined the proceedings of the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO) Annual Conference, November 5-8, 2022, in Portland, OR, and contributed to sessions on a range of topics including student support practices, employee-led engagement, project management, digital credentialing, credit for prior learning and holistic well-bei  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 18 -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: * * * Peter Hotez says the anti-vaccine movement is a national health threat * * * Peter Hotez never imagined his work as a vaccine scientist would lead to death threats, people stalking his home in Texas and the need for security when he speaks publicly. But then he never imagined a disinformation campaign that is not only targeting science but portraying scientists as "pub  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: VAI Resort, the upcoming largest hotel and entertainment destination in Arizona, is gearing up to open its doors in 2024 with the support of Oracle Cloud. With Oracle's OPERA Cloud hospitality management platform combined with Oracle NetSuite, VAI will be able to unify its core data and operations on a single, secure infrastructure. This will empower VAI with the tools and intelli  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The collaborative research project found that shelter dogs who had a brief outing or fostering stay were more likely to be adopted. * * * After a long day at work, you open the door to the place you call home. A chorus of furry happiness rushes toward you, the sound of unconditional canine love. With your return, your dog's world is whole. Virginia Tech and Arizona State University researchers are worki  more