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ISA Opens Applications for the 27/28 School Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Francis Hewitt, International School of Arizona Phone: (480) 874-2326 Ext. 1, Email: fhewitt@isaz.org Website: www.isaz.orgInternational School of Arizona Opens Applications for the 2027–2028 Academic Year SCOTTSDALE, AZ — The International School of Arizona (ISA) is pleased to announce that applications are officially open for the 2027–2028 academic year. Serving students from 18 months through 8th grade, ISA offers fully accredited French and Spanish language
Southwest Gas Partners with Schools, Colleges, and Nonprofits to Open Doors for the Next Generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026 Back-to-School: Southwest Gas Partners with Schools, Colleges, and Nonprofits to Open Doors for the Next Generation Programs help students build skills, explore careers, and prepare for the future PHOENIX — Across Southwest Gas’ service territory in Arizona, the company and the Southwest Gas Foundation are partnering with schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to support students through essential resources,
Are Real Headshots Still Important In The Age Of AI?
Are Real Headshots Still Important in the Age of AI? Not long ago, someone left a comment on one of my LinkedIn posts that really stuck with me: “Thanks for keeping real headshots alive, Matt!” I laughed a little when I first read it, but it also got me thinking. With AI headshots becoming more popular and, quite frankly, getting better, does having a professional headshot taken by an actual photographer still matter? Yes, it does. And I’m not saying that because I’m against AI. I’m saying it
SUSD To Hold Town Hall Meetings On $375M Bond Request
SUSD To Hold Town Hall Meetings On $375M Bond RequestEach of Scottsdale Unified School District’s five high schools will host a town hall meeting to discuss the district’s $375-million bond request on the Nov. 3 ballot. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Scottsdale Unified School District officials will hold a series of town hall meetings to discuss the bond project to be voted on during the Nov. 3 general election. If approved by voters, the proposed $375 million bond program would fund capital improvements
Rattlesnakes Fact and Fiction: Sonoran Speaker Series Tackles the Desert's Most Misunderstood Neighbor
FOR RELEASE September 1st, 2026 Rattlesnakes Fact and Fiction: Sonoran Speaker Series Tackles the Desert's Most Misunderstood Neighbor Free public lecture will separate myth from science, and offer practical guidance for coexisting safely with one of the desert's most misunderstood residents SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.: Desert Foothills Land Trust and Valley of the Sun J will present "Rattlesnakes, Fact and Fiction" as part of their Sonoran Speaker Series, a free lecture presented by Bryan Hughes
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Reminds Public of 24/7 Emergency Rescue Hotline
MEDIA ALERT Fall Wildlife Activity Increases Across Arizona as Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Reminds Public of 24/7 Emergency Rescue Hotline SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As fall approaches and wildlife activity increases across the Valley of the Sun, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) is reminding Arizona residents that help is available around the clock for injured, orphaned or displaced native wild mammals. As neighborhoods expand and development increasingly intersects with natural
Become a Holiday Hero for Scottsdale Students
Become a Holiday Hero for Scottsdale StudentsInvesting In Scottsdale’s Future Workforce: Sponsorship Invitation for the SUSD Foundation Ho Ho Holiday Show 2026 Every holiday season, businesses like yours help make Scottsdale a stronger, more vibrant community. This year, we invite you to join us in creating opportunities that will impact students long after the holiday decorations have been packed away.On Thursday, November 19, 2026, the Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation will host the Ho Ho
Research Update from Cortexa Therapeutics
August Newsletter August 24, 2026 It's been several months since my last update, and I apologize for the gap. Life has kept me busy, including getting used to a new eye-tracking device. It's essentially an iPad with a cursor synced to my eye movement, letting me operate it entirely hands-free. Pretty cool technology. Something I've found myself saying a lot lately, especially about tools like this, my handicap-accessible van, and my power wheelchair, is: I hate that I need it, but I love that I have
Scottsdale Community College Launches New Certificate to Build Communication and Leadership Skills
Scottsdale Community College Launches New Certificate to Build Career-Ready Communication and Leadership Skills SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale Community College is offering a new Communication Competence in the Workplace Certificate designed to help students and working professionals develop the communication, collaboration, leadership, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills employers value across industries.WHAT The Communication Competence in the Workplace Certificate combines communication
The Women’s Collective Awards Grants to 3 Organizations Advancing Leadership and Economic Mobility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2026 The Women’s Collective Awards Grants to Three Valley Organizations Advancing Women’s Leadership and Economic Mobility SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Women’s Collective (WC) has awarded grants to three Valley organizations whose programs are expanding opportunities, building skills and creating pathways for women to lead, thrive and achieve greater economic independence. With this year’s grants, The Women’s Collective has now awarded more than $100,000 in grants to
Before You Plant, Build, or Break Ground: Southwest Gas Urges Residents & Contractors to Contact 811
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2026 Before You Plant, Build, or Break Ground: Southwest Gas Urges Residents and Contractors to Contact 811 Ahead of National 811 Day, free 811 requests help prevent avoidable damage to underground utilities PHOENIX, AZ (August 4, 2026) – From planting a tree to installing a fence or upgrading irrigation, a successful project starts with knowing what’s below before digging begins. Ahead of National 811 Day on August 11, Southwest Gas is reminding homeowners, renters, and
The Scottsdale Chorus Welcomes You!
The Scottsdale Chorus is a vibrant, four-part harmony, a cappella barbershop chorus, made up of approximately 100 women of all ages and backgrounds. United by a love of music, we are dedicated to promoting the art of barbershop harmony through education, competition, and performance.Whether you're an experienced singer or simply love to sing, we'd love to welcome you! Join us for rehearsals every Tuesday at 7pm at our new rehearsal location.As a six-time International Gold Medal Chorus, we are passionate
Arizona Teachers Can Earn Up to $400 Through Free SRP Workshops
Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop WHAT: Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K–12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implement the lessons and activities they learn during the training. These in-person SRP workshops are designed to help educators create engaging, hands-on science,
Fiesta Sports Foundation and AZ Blue Open Applications for Empowering Diversity Scholarship
To help fund the educational goals for Arizonans across the state, the Empowering Diversity Scholarship presented by Fiesta Sports Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) returns for its seventh consecutive year. Applications for this year's Empowering Diversity Scholarship are now open through Friday, March 13, at 5 p.m. MST. The Empowering Diversity Scholarship has supported the educational aspirations of 144 Arizona residents in its first six years. Last year's total giving of $92,500
