Prescott College

ENDEAVOR FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Endeavor Foundation announced a national collaborative to address student mental health, an issue the US Surgeon General has declared the "defining health crisis of our time."

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Endeavor Foundation announced a national collaborative to address student mental health, an issue the US Surgeon General has declared the "defining health crisis of our time."
  • With the Foundation's support, 13 liberal arts colleges have joined forces to establish strategies to enhance student mental health and well-being.
  • The 13 colleges will work together to facilitate mental health and well-being by focusing on programs in four thematic areas:
    Curriculum.
  • Support for mental health and well-being, including community care, clinical and non-clinical interventions and approaches, peer counseling, and restorative justice.

Prescott College Honors Past President in Naming Ceremony

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- James (Jim) Stuckey, who served as president of Prescott College from 1972-1983 will be honored with a building named after him on campus. The Crossroads Center, which currently serves as a hub for classes, student activities, dining and community engagement, will now become the James Stuckey Center. Stuckey was known for his leadership of Prescott College in the wake of bankruptcy. He brought new life to the college, and is known by many alumni as a leader who changed their lives.

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  • Prescott College will honor James (Jim) Stuckey--who served as president of the College from 1972-1983--with a building named after him on campus.
  • PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- James (Jim) Stuckey, who served as president of Prescott College from 1972-1983 will be honored with a building named after him on campus.
  • "We are honored to showcase his legacy with this naming ceremony and invite others to join us in thanking Jim for his commitment, perseverance and service to the students at Prescott College."
  • The naming ceremony will take place on the Prescott College campus, 220 Grove Avenue, Prescott, at 4:00 PM on November 3.

Prescott College Creates $19 Million Economic Impact in Yavapai County

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a recent economic impact study, Prescott College, a private, non-profit college located in Prescott, Arizona, has created an economic contribution of more than $19 million to Yavapai County.

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  • According to a recent economic impact study, Prescott College, a private, non-profit college located in Prescott, Arizona, has created an economic contribution of more than $19 million to Yavapai County.
  • PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a recent economic impact study, Prescott College, a private, non-profit college located in Prescott, Arizona, has created an economic contribution of more than $19 million to Yavapai County.
  • For Prescott College President Dr. Barbara Morris, it was tremendously important to conduct this study to fully recognize the economic impact of the College within the local community.
  • In addition to Prescott College's annual economic contributions, the college has recently embarked on a $2.2 million campus revitalization project.

Exclusive Viewing of the New Public Television Series Wild Rivers With Tillie Planned for January 27, 2023 on the Prescott College Campus

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Saturday, January 21, 2023
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Exclusive Viewing of the New Public Television Series Wild Rivers With Tillie Planned for January 27, 2023 on the Prescott College Campus

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  • PRESCOTT, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Exclusive Viewing of the New Public Television Series Wild Rivers With Tillie Planned for January 27, 2023 on the Prescott College Campus
    Prescott Alumna Tillie Walton '07 (B.S.
  • Starting with a 5:30 p.m. social, the evening will include a 7:00 p.m. Q & A and screening of the series premiere of her public television series, "Wild Rivers with Tillie" with Emmy Award-winning producer and director Dan Duncan.
  • "Wild Rivers with Tillie" will be airing on public television stations nationwide this spring; check your local listings.
  • This event is brought to the Prescott College campus as part of Water in the West, an On-Campus Undergraduate course.

Country Superstar Wynonna Judd Joins Lineup for Eclectic and Eco-friendly Pure Imagination Festival

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pure Imagination Festival has added multi-award-winning country music superstar Wynonna Judd to its eclectic and multi-faceted lineup.

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  • PRESCOTT, Ariz., March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pure Imagination Festival has added multi-award-winning country music superstar Wynonna Judd to its eclectic and multi-faceted lineup.
  • The Judds, a multi-award-winning duo consisting of Wynonna and her mother, Naomi, were one of the most successful acts in country music history.
  • Wynonna went on to launch a solo career, becoming one of the most widely-recognized and awarded country artists of all time.
  • A green-conscious, all-day event, the Pure Imagination Festival will feature music, food, drink, on-site hiking, kayaking, and (limited) ticketed camping.

Prescott College Announces Flexible Block Course Schedule And In-The-Field Learning For On-Campus Undergraduates

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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"This 4x4 block-class plan is in the best interest of students," stated Prescott College President John Flicker.

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  • "This 4x4 block-class plan is in the best interest of students," stated Prescott College President John Flicker.
  • Prescott has offered block courses for over 50 years, but the College is now expanding the schedule of block courses for on-campus programs to increase flexibility and to minimize contacts among faculty, staff, and students.
  • The enhanced block schedule makes it easier for students to move between online and on-campus formats during the year as needed.
  • Visit Prescott.edu/block for the most up-to-date information, including the new Block Schedule for Fall 2020, videos, resources, and more.

PATRISSE CULLORS NAMED FACULTY DIRECTOR OF NEW SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS PRACTICE MFA PROGRAM AT PRESCOTT COLLEGE

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Thursday, November 21, 2019
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Prescott, AZ, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Arizonas Prescott College announced the unveiling of their new Social and Environmental Arts Practice MFA program helmed by Patrisse Cullors, artist, activist, educator/public speaker, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder, founder and chairperson of Reform L.A. Jails, as the Faculty Director.

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  • Prescott, AZ, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Arizonas Prescott College announced the unveiling of their new Social and Environmental Arts Practice MFA program helmed by Patrisse Cullors, artist, activist, educator/public speaker, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder, founder and chairperson of Reform L.A. Jails, as the Faculty Director.
  • "Prescott College asked me to do the MFA program, and it came at the right time.
  • The MFA Social and Environmental Arts Practice is currently enrolling students for Spring 2020 classes which begin on January 14, 2020.
  • Committed to social justice and environmental sustainability, we serve local and global communities through innovative and intellectually adventurous liberal arts and professional programs.

Prescott College to Host 2019 Master’s Colloquium - November 15-17, 2019

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Prescott, Arizona, Nov. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prescott Colleges Annual Masters Colloquium set for November 15-17, 2019 promises to be an exciting and stimulating community experience.

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  • Prescott, Arizona, Nov. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prescott Colleges Annual Masters Colloquium set for November 15-17, 2019 promises to be an exciting and stimulating community experience.
  • Prescott is proud to welcome Amy R. Juan to campus as the 2019 Masters Colloquium keynote speaker.
  • Instilled with a deep sense of community by her grandparents, Juanis a proud graduate of Tohono O'odham Community College.
  • Prescotts Master's Colloquium provides both information and inspiration as students continue on their learning path.

Prescott College is Receiving the 2019 Arizona Association for Environmental Education’s (AAEE) Outstanding School or College Committed to Environmental Education Award

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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By demonstrating continued dedication to high-impact environmental education practices, Prescott College has been selected to receive the 2019 Arizona Association for Environmental Educations (AAEE) Outstanding School or College Committed to Environmental Education Award.

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  • By demonstrating continued dedication to high-impact environmental education practices, Prescott College has been selected to receive the 2019 Arizona Association for Environmental Educations (AAEE) Outstanding School or College Committed to Environmental Education Award.
  • Prescott College is currently one of the leading schools in the country for Environmental Education offering undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis in Environmental Education.
  • Our own will be keynoting Arizonas state-wide Environmental Education conference discussing Evolving Mindsets: Expanding the Cultural Reach of Environmental Education.
  • Additionally, Dr. Mariana Altrichter, faculty at Prescott College, was selected to receive the 2019 Arizona Association for Environmental Educations Outstanding Environmental Educator Award and John Flicker, President of Prescott College, will keynote at this year's North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) annual conference October 15-19, 2019 at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, KY.

New Prescott College/Ecosa City Trail Opens near Willow Lake

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Friday, September 6, 2019
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Prescott, Arizona, Sept. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 6, the City of Prescott celebrated the opening of the Ecosa City Trail in the heart of the Granite Dells.

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  • Prescott, Arizona, Sept. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 6, the City of Prescott celebrated the opening of the Ecosa City Trail in the heart of the Granite Dells.
  • This year, the Ecosa Institute became part of Prescott College and title to the 67-acre property transferred to Prescott College.
  • This new trail extends the Citys Willow Lake trail system by 0.8 miles.
  • The trail was made possible through funding from Greater Prescott Outdoors Fund, Yavapai Trail Association and the City of Prescotts Recreational Services.