News Tipoffs - Arizona Editors
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in Federally Funded Programs
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in Federally Funded Programs
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s proposed changes that could incentivize re
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crackdown on deceptive food delivery fees that get tacked on to customers' bills to squeeze more money out of them.
"People should know upfront how much they'll pay for som
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Avnet Named Bourns 2025 Americas Broadline Distributor of the Year--the Only Broadline Partner to Surpass Both POS Plan and Grow Year-Over-Year Revenue
RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Avnet Named Bourns 2025 Americas Broadline Distributor of the Year--the Only Broadline Partner to Surpass Both POS Plan and Grow Year-Over-Year Revenue
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26, 2026 \- Bourns has named Avnet its 2025 Americas Broadline Distributor of the Year. The recognition was presented during EDS 2026 at Resorts Wor
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 27, 2026, by Luis Nunez, research analyst at the Food Assistance Team:
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Sharp Drop in Number of Children Receiving SNAP Food Assistance Under New Federal Law
In the 12 states with available data, the number of children receiving SNAP food assistance has fallen by more than 700,000 since the Republican reconciliation law (H.R. 1) was enacted in July 2025. That accounts for nearly half o
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College Football Studio host and SportsCenter anchor Matt Barrie named SEC Nation host
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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College Football Studio host and SportsCenter anchor Matt Barrie named SEC Nation host
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SportsCenter anchor and college football commentator Matt Barrie has been named as the new host of SEC Nation. Beginning this fall, Barrie will join SEC Network's weekly traveling show on campus at SEC schools across the South, bringing fans all they need to know ahead of the week's
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Democratic Governors Association: Gov. Katie Hobbs Launches First Campaign Ads of Competitive Arizona General Election
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 27, 2026:
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Gov. Katie Hobbs Launches First Campaign Ads of Competitive Arizona General Election
Today, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released the first ads of her reelection campaign in one of the cycle's most competitive gubernatorial races. The ads that her campaign announced today - "Work" and "No Se Rinde" - are part of a multimillion-dollar statewide media campaign aimed at reaching Arizonans in b
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EEI's Drew Maloney Talks Grid Innovation, Affordability, and Mutual Assistance on The Deciders Podcast
WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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EEI's Drew Maloney Talks Grid Innovation, Affordability, and Mutual Assistance on The Deciders Podcast
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WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026) -On a new episode of The Deciders podcast, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney joined Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Brody Mullins and veteran D.C. strategist Lisa Camooso Miller to discuss rising electricity demand, responsible data center growth, gr
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Federal Investigations & Seizures of Voting Records Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13235) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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Federal Investigations and Seizures of Voting Records
This In Focus provides background on the constitutional and statutory framework underlying federal investigations of elections, summarizes investigations by the Trump Administration and legal action surrounding demands for and seizures of state and county voting records, and
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Governor Kelly Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
TOPEKA, Kansas, May 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kelly Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
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Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 2 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Trump administration's appeal and uphold a lower
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to
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ICYMI: Cato Institute Experts Praise JEC Joint Economic Report
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, posted the following news on May 27, 2026:
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ICYMI: Cato Institute Experts Praise JEC Joint Economic Report
Following the release earlier this month of the Joint Economic Committee's Joint Economic Report, Cato Institute experts praised the work of the Committee.
Romina Boccia, Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy, Cato Institute said:
* "The 2026 Joint Economic Report makes an import
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Kelly Secures AI Oversight Provisions in Annual Intelligence Bill Passed Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Secures AI Oversight Provisions in Annual Intelligence Bill Passed Out of Committee
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Bill also includes Kelly provision targeting uncleared access to classified intelligence
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), announced that he secured key national security priorities in the annual intelligence bill, the Intelligence Authorization Act for
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KnowledgeWorks: What Success Looks Like in Arizona
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 27 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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What Success Looks Like in Arizona
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Arizona's progress shows that learner-centered change happens through sustained investment in educator learning and shared practice
* Over several years, educators reported meaningful gains in agency, engagement and retention, alongside increases in student agency in classrooms
* The Arizona Personalized Learning Network is moving personalized, competency-based
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Lawsuit Challenges Wildlife Killing by Federal Agents Inside America's Designated Wilderness Areas
SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 28 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on May 27, 2026 with Western Watersheds Project and Wilderness Watch:
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New Lawsuit Challenges Wildlife Killing by Federal Agents inside America's Designated Wilderness Areas
USDA's Wildlife Services authorizes federally-subsidized "predator control" across millions of acres of public lands nationwide
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WildEarth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project ("WWP"), and Wilderness Watch filed a lawsuit toda
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Lawsuit Challenges Wildlife Killing Inside Designated Wilderness Areas
HAILEY, Idaho, May 28 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on May 27, 2026 with WildEarth Guardians and Wilderness Watch:
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Lawsuit challenges wildlife killing inside designated Wilderness Areas
USDA's Wildlife Services authorizes federally-subsidized "predator control" across millions of acres of public lands nationwide
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SANTA FE, N.M.-- WildEarth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project ("WWP"), and Wilderness Watch filed a lawsuit today challenging the U
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Melissa Thomasson steps into interim VP and dean role of Miami Regionals
OXFORD, Ohio, May 27 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Melissa Thomasson steps into interim VP and dean role of Miami Regionals
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After serving as associate vice president for strategic initiatives for the past year, longtime Farmer School of Business professor and economist Melissa Thomasson has been named interim vice president of Miami University Regionals and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Applied Science (CLAAS).
Thomasson will work closely with Moira Casey
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Moody Air Force Base Installs Refueling Probe, Improves Efficiency
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Moody Air Force Base Installs Refueling Probe, Improves Efficiency
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Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, installed the base's first air refueling probe on an A-10C Thunderbolt II subsonic attack aircraft, enhancing its ability to support combat search and rescue and close-air support operations.
The adapter allows A-10 pilots to use probe-and-drogue refueling instead of boom-only systems, increa
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Pa. AG Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
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* ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games
* ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State
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Proclaiming Liberty -- 6/22 Virtual Event
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Proclaiming Liberty -- 6/22 Virtual Event
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As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join the Goldwater Institute for a special webinar discussion on Timothy Sandefur's new book Proclaiming Liberty, a powerful exploration of the ideas that gave birth to the American experiment in freedom.
Proclaiming Liberty revisits the revolutionary year of 177
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network unveils extensive 2026 College Football slate, beginning Sept. 3
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The 2026 college football season is on the horizon and SEC Network (SECN) kicks off its 13th college football season in CoMo on Thursday, Sept. 3 as Missouri hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. ET. SEC Network's season opener is one of 37 matchups featuring Southeastern Conference teams acros
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline
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SRP Increases Heat Relief Funding for Arizona Communities
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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SRP Increases Heat Relief Funding for Arizona Communities
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Salt River Project (SRP) today announced it will more than double its investment in heat resiliency efforts across central Arizona.
With $1.3 million in funding to local nonprofits and community organizations, SRP will directly impact its customers by increasing its support for
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online
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Trump's Transportation Department Announces Final Four in $1 Million ARPA-I Ideas Challenge
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Department Announces Final Four in $1 Million ARPA-I Ideas Challenge
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The Final Four were chosen from 448 submissions from innovators nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected four teams to advance to the finals of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge ("Ideas Challenge").
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University of Texas: Scientists Map Proteins From Billion-Year-Old Organism and Discover New Links to Rare Diseases
AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:
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Scientists Map Proteins From Billion-Year-Old Organism and Discover New Links to Rare Diseases
Researchers have identified genes previously unknown to be connected to three rare disorders, a discovery that sheds new light on the genetic causes of human diseases.
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By comparing groups of proteins found in a wide range of species, and by using animal models and human patient data, a University o
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University of Utah: Mystery of Utah's Deep Quakes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 28 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
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The mystery of Utah's deep quakes
Occurring far below Earth's crust, these rare events are known as continental mantle earthquakes. Now U seismologists are learning what they reveal about what lies beneath northeast Utah and southwest Wyoming.
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Nearly 50 years ago, a puzzling earthquake beneath northern Utah jolted scientists' understanding of how Earth works. Now, research from the University o
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Unlawful, Unconstitutional, and Undemocratic: Attorney General Bonta Stands with D.C. Residents Who Want National Guard Troops Off Their Streets
SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Unlawful, Unconstitutional, and Undemocratic: Attorney General Bonta Stands with D.C. Residents Who Want National Guard Troops Off Their Streets
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a multistate amicus brief (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/2026-05-26%20-%20Multistate%20Amicus%20Brief%20ISO%20DC%20National%20Guard%20Appeal%20%280
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Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th
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White House: Trump Administration's Full-Scale War on Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The White House issued the following news on May 26, 2026:
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Trump Administration's Full-Scale War on Fraud
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are unleashing an unrelenting, full-scale assault on the fraudsters, scammers, and corrupt operators who have looted billions from American taxpayers. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is moving at unprecedented speed and ferocity to root out the waste, abuse, and criminal exploitation of governm
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Yavapai College Provost Dr. Doug Berry Selected for the Prestigious Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship
PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 28 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Yavapai College Provost Dr. Doug Berry Selected for the Prestigious Aspen Institute's Rising Presidents Fellowship
Dr. Berry will Participate in Fellowship Preparing Next Generation of Presidents to Improve Student Outcomes
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The Aspen Institute announced on May 27 that Yavapai College Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs Doug Berry, Ph.D., has been selected as one of 40 outstanding leaders
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