The National Science Foundation has awarded Chandler-Gilbert Community College a $600,000 grant in partnership with the University of New Mexico.

Gavin Rodriguez never thought he’d wind up in Nebraska. But he’s there now, kicking and punting on a scholarship at Hastings College, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics school 160 miles southwest of Omaha.

One hand holding a chromatography column (think chemistry tube), one holding a pencil-size UV light, Gilbert student Alya Perez squealed Thursday as a green glow appeared at the bottom of the glass container.

Concerned about the general maintenance of your car - the tires, lights and fluids?

Horace Lewis, a longtime East Valley Institute of Technology instructor, died Tuesday morning after a two-year battle with cancer.

Applications are now open for the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program, part of the National Science Foundation Authorization Act to meet the need for science, technology, engineering and mathematics instructors.

Salt River Project employee and former employee volunteers have donated countless hours and offered invaluable expertise to community causes. Thirteen SRP employee and retired employee volunteers were recently recognized for their exemplary commitment by the SRP Presidents’ Volunteer Spirit Awards, including Ahwatukee Foothills resident and SRP Senior Computer Analyst Roy Hollis for his work with the Boy Scouts of America.

Salt River Project employee and former employee volunteers have donated countless hours and offered invaluable expertise to community causes. Thirteen SRP employee and retired employee volunteers were recently recognized for their exemplary commitment by the SRP Presidents’ Volunteer Spirit Awards, including Ahwatukee Foothills resident and SRP Senior Computer Analyst Roy Hollis for his work with the Boy Scouts of America.

The city of Mesa Solid Waste Management Department and East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) have partnered to develop a program that provides students with real world experience in steel fabrication while providing an essential service to meet the city’s business needs.

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded an $84,910 Toolbox for Education grant to McClintock High School in the Tempe Union High School District. Grant funds will be used to renovate McClintock's 1,200-seat auditorium by enhancing the interior of the facility with new paint, updating lighting fixtures, and installing energy efficient light bulbs. The 23,200-square-foot auditorium was constructed in 1975.

Former State Senator David Schapira has been appointed assistant superintendent at Mesa’s East Valley Institute of Technology.

Prickly pear gelée, wood stone fired black sea bass, and blueberry lemon curd tart are just a few of the delicacies fine diners will enjoy when culinary students at the East Valley Institute of Technology open the 5th Season restaurant on Oct. 6.

“No single person can train all the math and science teachers we’ll need to equip our children for the future,” (2013 president’s inaugural address).

Students new to EVIT’s Culinary Arts program will get one of their first hands-on learning experiences of the school year in the banquet hall rather than the kitchen.

October 26, 2004

As it has for years, the Mesa Fire Department invested Thursday in the training of fire science students at the East Valley Institute of Technology by donating an item the school could not otherwise afford: a 1997 Pierce Quantum 4-door cab fire truck.

It’ll be good food for a good cause at 6 p.m., March 7, when Mesa’s East Valley Institute of Technology hosts the 21st annual Mystery Chef Dinner benefitting EVIT’s Culinary Arts program.

Chelsea Kozak has always been interested in technology. Through the use of various devices and with age, that curiosity turned into a desire for more knowledge.