Scottsdale’s nine City Council candidates criticized the city’s lack of unified vision, leadership, teamwork and its antiquated scrutiny over spending during a forum at City Hall.

For Krista Beckstead, it was no picnic taking the fivehour national examination to become licensed as a registered nurse in Arizona. But the graduate of Scottsdale Community College was one of 425 people to pass the exam this spring and set a record for the state.

Arizona and especially Tempe have lost a fine writer, historian and storyteller -- Dean Smith, the prolific author of more than 20 books, many of them specialized histories of our state.

The academic complex at Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus in east Mesa has received a gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for its environmentally friendly design and construction.

The head of a state university and two city council members want Arizona to extend its benefits to the domestic partners of state and university employees, at least in part to help recruit and retain workers.

East Valley high school students can get face-to-face with colleges and universities from around the country during the National College Fair to be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Phoenix Convention Center.

November 5, 2004

Voter rejection Tuesday of Proposition 102, the measure to encourage transfer of new technologies to the private sector, makes Arizona’s universities less competitive with other institutions in states that facilitate such transfers, said Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University.

Arizona's higher education leaders are demanding more money from students, while also exploring legal options to reduce tuition for some immigrants.

In these recessionary times that have been tough economically and emotionally, it is important to remember that there is hope. For those who turn to education as a way to advance their knowledge and skills in high-demand fields such as nursing, prospects are better for a quick return to the workplace.

A 15-year resident of Ahwatukee Foothills, Neal A. Lester, who has served as dean of humanities at Arizona State University, has been appointed an associate vice president in the Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development (OKED).

As a lifelong educator and the candidate with the most diverse background and set of experiences, I'm running again because the status quo and special interest insiders have failed to provide excellent public schools for another four years. Our children deserve top-notch public schools. No student has to fail, so the question remains--will we fail them?

Westminster College has selected two key staff members as it works toward opening a downtown Mesa campus next year.

Arizona State University’s business school is pushing faculty to award fewer A’s in an effort to beat back a rising tide of grade inflation and shore up its academic reputation.

Arizona State University’s business school is pushing faculty to award fewer A’s in an effort to beat back a rising tide of grade inflation and shore up its academic reputation.

Performing Arts 2012-13 season preview

Desert Vista senior Dominic Chen already has a lengthy resume full of academic awards, community service and engineering activities. Now, he has one more prestigious honor to add: Flinn Scholar.

Desert Vista senior Dominic Chen already has a lengthy resume full of academic awards, community service and engineering activities. Now, he has one more prestigious honor to add: Flinn Scholar.

American parks and squares feature plenty of statues of generals and war heroes.

Mesa, Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council are planning to develop a center for entrepreneurs and researchers to help them translate new technologies into thriving small businesses.

September 27, 2004

Arizona State University says it would create jobs, raise money for higher education, lure top scholars and funnel new technology into the marketplace.

Seven Valley residents were honored Monday for their lifelong commitment to creating a compassionate and socially just community at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards breakfast, "Stand Up For Justice."

Gilbert's Highland High School will graduate 715 students in its Class of 2013. The students have earned $10 million in scholarships.