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ATSU updates current president’s role to chancellor

ATSU updates current president’s role to chancellor

In addition, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences names regional presidents for Arizona/California and Missouri locations. The university’s Arizona campus is located in Mesa, at 5850 E. Still Circle.
Military Moms in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley support ASU with military spouses study

Military Moms in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley support ASU with military spouses study

The study consists of completing an anonymous online survey that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. There will be an option to enter a drawing for one of five $25 Amazon or Starbucks gift cards. Participation is voluntary. Those who choose to participate have the right to not answer any question and to stop participating at any time. To protect privacy, study data will be accessible only to study team members.
QCUSD welcomes new principal for Eastmark High School

QCUSD welcomes new principal for Eastmark High School

"We are excited to welcome Chris Webb to Eastmark High School," said Dr. Perry Berry, superintendent of the Queen Creek Unified School District. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on our students and staff."
Banner Ironwood hosts annual Camp Scrubs program in Queen Creek

Banner Ironwood hosts annual Camp Scrubs program in Queen Creek

The program, now in its third year, is a collaboration with the J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley, its Combs Middle School, and other local school districts. It's open to area middle school students and provides them with hands-on experiences and insights into healthcare.
SRP gifts electric vehicle to MCC; spurs EV training course

SRP gifts electric vehicle to MCC; spurs EV training course

SRP’s donation, valued at $15,000, afforded the local community college the opportunity to offer an intense Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles course the first week in May. The course will be restructured from the four eight-hour day format and offered again this fall.
Eastmark High's Bryson Nielsen takes 6th nationally in 800 meters at 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals

Eastmark High's Bryson Nielsen takes 6th nationally in 800 meters at 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals

Nielsen, a junior at the Queen Creek Unified high school, has quickly become one of Arizona's top track and field athletes and it showed at the 2024 Nike Outdoor Nationals and USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships June 12-15 at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field in Eugene, where he turned in a personal best time of 1:51.30 in his heat of the GARMIN 800-meter championship. That time has him getting closer to making state history for the 800m.
EVIT to offer new associate degree in registered nursing

EVIT to offer new associate degree in registered nursing

Program will train students to become RNs and helps Arizona with the healthcare workforce shortage. The East Valley Institute of Technology offers 50 career training programs for Phoenix-area adults and high school students who reside in 11 East Valley school districts, including Chandler, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa and Queen Creek.
Children of seasonal workers explore STEM subjects at ASU summer academy

Children of seasonal workers explore STEM subjects at ASU summer academy

Students at the summer academy, which is hosted by ASU’s School of Transborder Studies, lived in campus dormitories for the week and received a widespread introduction to STEM subjects at university labs. They visited the School of Earth and Space Exploration and saw a duplicate of the 2020 Mars Perseverance rover, which includes an ASU-led mast-mounted camera system that can take 3D images and videos.
ASU awarded prestigious Leadership for Public Purpose classification

ASU awarded prestigious Leadership for Public Purpose classification

Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognizes the university’s commitment to leadership in public service and societal impact.
Queen Creek resident makes finalist list for 2024 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year award

Queen Creek resident makes finalist list for 2024 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year award

Queen Creek resident Summer Marshall's fitness journey is a testament to her perseverance and dedication. It started with one class and over the last four years it has continuously grown. Mountainside Queen Creek now offers eight SilverSneakers classes, seven of which are taught by Marshall.