News from May 2018


The price of education: Which Indiana schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Indiana residents pay the lowest in-state tuition at Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral, Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington and Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the lowest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the lowest in-state tuition at Tohono O'Odham Community College, Southwest Skill Center-Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College and Dine College, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Arizona Avenue work transitions from westbound to eastbound lanes

The $6.4 million project cost is expected to be completed in October.

The price of education: Which Arizona schools charge the highest in-state tuition?

Arizona residents pay the highest in-state tuition at Brookline College-Phoenix, Carrington College-Phoenix East and Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

9,566 borrowers in default on student loans after attending public Arizona colleges

Arizona State University reported the largest share of borrowers who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Kolbe Corp. principal leads motivational talk to enhance workplace performance

Amy Bruske, who specializes in HR consulting and leadership development, is one of only three senior master consultants of the Kolbe Concept.

Thrive Tucson Business Spotlight contest winners are recognized

Vantage West Credit Union, southern Arizona’s largest credit union, has announced the winners of its Thrive Tucson Business Spotlight contest via a “yellow carpet” event at the Roadhouse Cinemas.

Ducey signs bill to enhance state's civics education program

Students in the program will take at least one semester of an American Civics course and an assessment at the end of the class.

Cochise County implements increases in court filing fees

The revised Cochise court filing fees will result to an increase of six percent in costs.

Tucson Electric Power and MADD partnership going strong after 25 years

The alliance began when TEP employee Robert Bills was killed by a drunk driver while on the job back in 1993.

Credit Union West awards scholarships to 5 seniors

Credit Union West, an award-winning financial cooperative, has awarded $5,000 to five graduating high school seniors, as part of its 2018 scholarship program.

Marana offers support for YMCA Community Military Ball

The ball recognizes the organization’s tradition of service to military families.

Avondale names Montoya city manager

He is currently the city manager of Watsonville, California, and will occupy the said position vacated by former city manager David Fitzhugh after his recent retirement.

Analysis: College men's golf in Arizona grosses $6.5 million

Grand Canyon University men's golf tops the list of highest grossing programs in the state, reporting $414,369 – or $41,437 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Yuma County participates in 'NAIL' hunger program

May is Building Safety Awareness Month across the Yuma, and in line with this, permit techs from across Yuma County’s Department of Community Development have been challenged to join a statewide food drive through the “NAIL” hunger program.

Arizona colleges, universities report 13.7 percent default rate on student loans

At Safford College of Beauty Culture, 38 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Analysis: College softball in Arizona grosses $5 million

University of Arizona softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Arizona, reporting $948,362 – or $41,233 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Fowler, Northwest Landscaping receive Branding Iron awards

Marana Mayor Ed Honea recently presented the town's Branding Iron awards to Dr. Monica Fowler and to Northwest Landscaping during the 2018 Marana State of the Town Luncheon.

Coconino County creates position of forest restoration director

Jay Smith will oversee both the agency and operational opportunities for the development of the forest industry, and address Coconino County’s issues on public safety.

Tinder Fire prompts issuance of Air Quality Health Advisory

Smoke can create an unhealthy impact on residents, and the current hot and dry conditions can hinder smoke dispersion.