A local foundation is taking steps to improve the teacher shortage in Yavapai County by increasing its pledge to support qualified scholarship applicants. Yavapai County residents interested in pursuing an education degree now can apply for one of several $2,000 or more scholarships for the … [Read more...] about Scholarships Helping to Ease Teacher Shortage
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Aviation Leader Emphasizing Communication Skills, Attitude, Work Ethic
Real success in the business and professional world requires far more than just academic and technical skills. That is the message from senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Katie Pribyl. She addressed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates during their … [Read more...] about Aviation Leader Emphasizing Communication Skills, Attitude, Work Ethic
Citizens’ Groups Recommending Major Tax Hike for Education
More than a dozen citizens, including several students from the Quad Cities area, echo strongly a citizens’ group recommendation that a major tax hike is needed to offset the pending fiscal crisis in Arizona schools – pre-K through 12. They were among the more than 100 attendees at the Arizona … [Read more...] about Citizens’ Groups Recommending Major Tax Hike for Education
Multi-Million Residence Hall Under Construction at ERAU
Another $20 million construction project is underway at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. It is the third multi-million dollar building to go up since 2014. This time, it is a residence hall. Chancellor Frank Ayers told QCBN, “Embry-Riddle’s commitment to its students, faculty, … [Read more...] about Multi-Million Residence Hall Under Construction at ERAU
ERAU Boasting Record Enrollment, Major Construction Projects, Nobel Prize Winning Research
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Prescott campus has never been more upward bound, according to President Barry Butler. He reported on the “State of the University” when he visited campus in early October. Butler, speaking before the ERAU-Prescott Board of Visitors and several … [Read more...] about ERAU Boasting Record Enrollment, Major Construction Projects, Nobel Prize Winning Research
ERAU Student Selected to Golf in World University Games
Being selected as one of only two American golfers for the second largest amateur athletic event – The World University Games (WUG) – was “…the biggest honor I’ve ever received,” said Matt Andrews, a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. Andrews, from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and … [Read more...] about ERAU Student Selected to Golf in World University Games
ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
It is not unusual for honor organizations to have charitable projects. But a project that is 7,300 miles and two continents away? The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is conducting a book drive to help rebuild a once spacious and … [Read more...] about ERAU Book Drive Rebuilding Library Destroyed by ISIS
Defining a Cultural Shift in Education
Technology integrates everyday life, transforming the way people learn, adapt, create solutions and work together. As education continues to prepare children to achieve the American dream, digital innovations inspire problem solving through iterative and collaborative learning. Today’s students … [Read more...] about Defining a Cultural Shift in Education
ERAU Annual Economic Impact Measured in the Millions
A jaw-dropping economic impact estimated at more than $214 million annually in Yavapai County? And $278 million in Arizona? All because of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University? That was the response by some who first heard the results of an economic impact study about ERAU’s Prescott campus. Such … [Read more...] about ERAU Annual Economic Impact Measured in the Millions
Fast-Track Management Courses Offered
Yavapai College's Fast-Track Management Program has late-start courses geared toward working adults for professional development beginning Oct. 17. Students can take one course or earn a Management Certificate with eight courses, build managerial skills, confidence and professional recognition with … [Read more...] about Fast-Track Management Courses Offered
