TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * $1.7M DOD grant funds virtual cancer center to support research into military health The Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center supports researchers and strengthens expertise in cancer risks faced by military personnel, veterans and their families. * A University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher received a $1.7 million grant from the Department of Defense to c more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * ACC Votes to Add Nearly 5,000 MW to the Arizona Electricity Grid; Continues to Prioritize Reliability, Affordability and Diversity Since January 2025, at the start of the new year and after inaugurating three incumbent, and two new Commissioners, the Arizona Corporation Commission has voted and approved several items that will help Arizona electric utilities continue to  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Arizona Senate President Petersen to Introduce Legislation Honoring Charlie Kirk with Memorial Highway in Metro Phoenix Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is honoring Charlie Kirk's life and legacy by introducing legislation in the upcoming session to rename State Route 202 as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Loop 202. This effort ensures that his faith, influence more PR

YUMA, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * CTE programs to benefit from Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant Arizona Western College has been the recipient of a $250,000 Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant to expand work-based experiential learning across AWC's Career and Technical Education programs. "Many of our students are the first in their families to pursue higher education and come from rural communities with limited access to ca more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Newly Launched Center for Global Engagement Underscores Maricopa Community Colleges' Commitment to Global Learning Maricopa Community Colleges has unveiled the new Center for Global Engagement, housed at the system's District Office. The newly formed center will continue initiatives previously led by the system's International and Intercultural Education Office. The center's new identity reflects  more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Your Rio Library, Reimagined - Explore the New Site Today! You don't have to be a physicist to see the good sense in this quote by Albert Einstein: "The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." The Rio Library is an invaluable resource-- a place where you can conduct research, get 24/7 live help from a librarian, and check out books and media, As per Einstein's directive, Rio Sa more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP to Host Community-wide Open House Event in St. Johns * SRP will host an in-person and virtual open house event in St. Johns for the public to learn more about its plans to convert Coronado Generating Station (CGS) from coal to natural gas. The public can learn about SRP's Coal Community Transition (CCT) team's ongoing efforts to sup more PR

YUMA, Arizona, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * New study reveals economic impact of Arizona Western College Institution generates more tax revenue than it takes * A recent study revealed the profound economic benefit that Arizona Western College brings to Yuma and La Paz counties. Thanks to Lightcast, a frontrunner in labor market data, the institution now has access to concrete, data-driven insights that highlight its positive impact on student more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Study warns pest resistance threatens corn industry's newest biotech defense By Rosemary Brandt, College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences Corn rootworms, pests responsible for billions of dollars in yearly crop losses, are evolving resistance that weakens even the latest biotechnology controls, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Acad more PR