Maricopa County Community College District

National University and the Maricopa County Community College District Reaffirm Transformative Partnership

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Friday, November 3, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University(NU), a distinguished non-profit university founded by Veterans and recognized as one of the most prominent private non-profit Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States with over 43,000 students, and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), one of the nation's largest community college systems in terms of enrollment with approximately 10,000 full and part-time employees and a student population of close to 100,000, today jointly announced their re-commitment to a transformative educational partnership between NU and MCCCD to create seamless pathways to possibilities for students, alumni, and employees to pursue bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

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  • "The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals."
  • - Dr. Mark D. Milliron, National University President and CEO
    "The partnership between National University and Maricopa County Community College District, both nationally recognized access and success innovators, will open the door for aspiring students to pursue their education goals and enable professionals to excel in their careers through advanced degrees," said National University President and CEO Dr. Mark D. Milliron, who attended Mesa Community College in the Maricopa County Community College District.
  • "National University offers a comprehensive suite of online master and doctoral pathways along with a wide array of baccalaureate programs in flexible four-week and eight-week courses to provide as many options as possible for Maricopa County Community College District students and employees," said Dr. Gerardo de los Santos, vice president of community college relations at National University and recent inductee into the American Association of Community College Leadership Hall of Fame.
  • For more information about National University's community college transfer pathways, visit NU.edu .

AI In Medical Imaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology, By Application, By Modality, By End-use, By Region And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

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  • AI In Medical Imaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology (Deep Learning, NLP), By Application (Neurology, Respiratory & Pulmonary, Cardiology), By Modality, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030
    The global AI in medical imaging market size is expected to reach USD 8.18 billion by 2030.
  • Additionally, X-ray imaging technology is utilized to identify a variety of disorders, including fractures, infections, various malignancies, and arthritis.
  • As a result, the rise in the incidence rate of these diseases is expected to have a positive impact on the market growth.
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Pepsi Celebrates Día De Los Muertos with a $500,000 PepsiCo Foundation Donation to Phoenix Community Colleges and a Free Concert from DannyLux

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

PHOENIX, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pepsi is showing up big in Phoenix this Sunday to celebrate Día De Los Muertos and uplift the community alongside St. Mary's Basilica with a free concert from DannyLux, named one of Billboard's "Latin Artists to Watch," and a $500,000 donation from the PepsiCo Foundation to Maricopa County Community College District to help fund education opportunities locally.

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  • Mary's Basilica with a free concert from DannyLux,named one of Billboard's "Latin Artists to Watch," and a $500,000 donation from the PepsiCo Foundation to Maricopa County Community College District to help fund education opportunities locally.
  • "We're excited to be celebrating this key cultural moment alongside the community while also driving lasting support for local students."
  • It's cool to help them support the community and make Phoenix's Da De Los Muertos even bigger and better than ever," said singer-songwriter DannyLux.
  • Eventgoers will also have a chance to get their hands on the brand's recently launched, limited-edition Da De Los Muertos cans.

University of Phoenix Hosts Educational Equity Webinar on Origins and Legacy of the Discriminatory Practice of Redlining Communities

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled Redlining: Getting to the Roots, on October 20 at 11:00am PDT.

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  • University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled Redlining: Getting to the Roots, on October 20 at 11:00am PDT.
  • The webinar is intended to get to the roots of how redlining began and how it still shows up in communities today.
  • The discussion will be hosted by Richardson and Saray Lopez, MBA, director, Student Diversity & Inclusion, both with the Office of Educational Equity at University of Phoenix.
  • University of Phoenix is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world.

The College Tour Journey Continues with Season 5 Now Available on Amazon Freevee

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated 5th season of the innovative series The College Tour, from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, continues to break new ground with its intimate look at American colleges and universities told from the perspective of its student body. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour has become a valuable tool for families to gain access to information about higher education without the burdens of travel costs or logistical limitations. Schools featured this season include Maricopa Community Colleges, St. Mary's University, Kennesaw State University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and Jacksonville University, Boylan's very own alma mater.

Key Points: 
  • Hosted byThe Amazing Racewinner Alex Boylan,The College Tour has become a valuable tool for families to gain access to information about higher education without the burdens of travel costs or logistical limitations.
  • Schools featured this season include Maricopa Community Colleges, St. Mary's University, Kennesaw State University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and Jacksonville University, Boylan's very own alma mater.
  • In addition to Amazon, all episodes are available for free through The College Tour app and website, and an all-Spanish episode of Maricopa Community College is available on select platforms.
  • The College Tour is available on Amazon Freevee,The College Tourmobile app, and at www.thecollegetour.com .

Meta and DPR Construction Launch Hardhat in Hand in Mesa

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. Hardhat in Hand is run in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and the Phoenix-based nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa.

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  • MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand , Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center .
  • "We're grateful for the partnership with DPR Construction, MCCCD and Chicanos Por La Causa to offer this unique training program and help participants launch a career in a high-demand field."
  • According to DPR Construction, there will be 2,000 construction workers on site per day at peak.
  • "Bringing the Hardhat in Hand program to Mesa expands the skilled trade opportunities in our community.

'Phoenix Tools 4 School' Returns to Travis L. Williams Post 65

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

PHOENIX,  July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arizona's largest backpack and school supply giveaway event, Phoenix Tools 4 School, is returning to the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.) on Saturday, July 23 from 7 to 9 a.m. for a drive-thru experience.

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  • PHOENIX, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Arizona's largest backpack and school supply giveaway event, Phoenix Tools 4 School, is returning to the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.)
  • "We are honored to continue providing much-needed backpacks and top-quality school supplies so kids can go back to the classroom ready to learn and thrive."
  • Tools 4 School is open to all students ages kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • Attendees are encouraged to show up early and students must be present to receive their backpacks and supplies.

Over 25,000 Employees Joined Amazon Career Choice in the Last 6 Months

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Catherine is one of more than 25,000 employees who have joined Amazon Career Choice this year, bringing worldwide total participation to more than 80,000 employees since the most recent enhancements were announced in September .

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  • Catherine is one of more than 25,000 employees who have joined Amazon Career Choice this year, bringing worldwide total participation to more than 80,000 employees since the most recent enhancements were announced in September .
  • Career Choice is designed to help frontline employees grow their skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
  • All 750,000 U.S. hourly employees are eligible to participate in Career Choice just 90 days after starting at Amazon.
  • We've also made it easier for employees to benefit from the Career Choice program and advance their education with more accessible classes.

AWS Announces General Availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless v2

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com , Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today at AWS Summit San Francisco announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless v2, the next generation of Amazon Aurora Serverless that automatically scales to hundreds of thousands of transactions in a fraction of a second to support even the most demanding applications.

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  • Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com , Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today at AWS Summit San Francisco announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora Serverless v2, the next generation of Amazon Aurora Serverless that automatically scales to hundreds of thousands of transactions in a fraction of a second to support even the most demanding applications.
  • Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 also includes Amazon Auroras capabilities for high availability, performance, and resiliency, with low latency and fast querying.
  • Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 also provides the full breadth of Amazon Auroras capabilities, including using multiple AWS Availability Zones for high availability, Global Database for local reads with low latency, Read Replicas for high performance, and Parallel Query for faster querying.
  • Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 can help us optimize costs, automate maintenance and patching, and ensure high availability across our district.

Intel, Community College District in Arizona Launch First-of-its-Kind AI Lab

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The new AI incubator lab in Arizona, and the associate degree program it supports, is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The new AI incubator lab in Arizona, and the associate degree program it supports, is the first of its kind in the U.S.
  • (Credit: Intel Corporation)
    How It Works: The AI incubator lab builds on Intels AI for Workforce program launched in 2020 at schools across the U.S., with the Maricopa district being the first to enroll students.
  • The new lab at Chandler Gilbert Community College opens its doors with $60,000 worth of Intel-based leading platforms including workstations and open-source Intel AI software tools.
  • The incubator lab is now open to the 200 Chandler Gilbert Community College students currently enrolled in that program.