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Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation July 23, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation July 23, 2026

Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation

Central Arizona College Governing Board Selects Interim President
Monday, July 20, 2026
Central Arizona College Governing Board Selects Interim President

July 7, 2026  Central Arizona College Governing Board Selects Interim President  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Governing Board announced today that Dr. Karin Hilgersom will serve as the Interim President of the College, beginning Monday, July 13, 2026.   Dr. Hilgersom brings 17 years of experience serving as a president and vice president for instruction, with extensive leadership in supervising collaborative

AZ Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants-Registration open July 15th!
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
AZ Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants-Registration open July 15th!

Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop Editor's Note: To interview a teacher who has participated in an SRP workshop, contact Marisol Peláez at Marisol.pelaez@srpnet.com or 602.471.9676  WHAT:  Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K–12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implement the

CAC Support Staff Establish 500 for 500 Book Scholarship to Support Students
Thursday, July 02, 2026
CAC Support Staff Establish 500 for 500 Book Scholarship to Support Students

Central Arizona College Support Staff Establish 500 for 500 Book Scholarship to Support Students  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Foundation recently received a donation from Central Arizona College’s Support Staff Association to establish the 500 for 500 Book Scholarship.   CAC’s Support Staff are dedicated to ensuring students receive financial support for purchasing books needed for college courses. A $500

Chamber Chatter July 2026
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Chamber Chatter July 2026

Chamber Chatter July 2026

Imagine Coolidge Elementary School Help Us Celebrate Our Teachers & Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School Help Us Celebrate Our Teachers & Staff
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CAC Foundation to Host Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting George Young Memorial Scholarship
Thursday, June 25, 2026
CAC Foundation to Host Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting George Young Memorial Scholarship

Central Arizona College Foundation to Host Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting George Young Memorial Scholarship  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Foundation will host its annual golf tournament on Thurs., November 5, 2026, with all proceeds supporting the George Young Memorial Scholarship.   The scholarship honors the legacy of George Young, who joined Central Arizona College in 1971 as an instructor and Cross

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Central Arizona College Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants
Friday, June 12, 2026
Central Arizona College Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants

June 11, 2026  Central Arizona College Foundation Seeking Scholarship Applicants  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College Foundation scholarships assist students enrolled at Central Arizona College achieve their educational goals. The Foundation is currently seeking applicants for several scholarships, including the James Whitson McQueen IT Scholarship, James Whitson McQueen Nursing Scholarship and The Joyce Amburgey Memorial

Imagine Coolidge Elementary-Be A Classroom Superhero!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Imagine Coolidge Elementary-Be A Classroom Superhero!
Membership Luncheon May 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Membership Luncheon May 2026

Membership Luncheon May 2026

Chamber Chatter May 2026
Friday, May 01, 2026
Chamber Chatter May 2026

Chamber Chatter May 2026

University of Arizona Diabetes Prevention Program
Thursday, April 30, 2026
University of Arizona Diabetes Prevention Program
State of the City Luncheon Presentation
Thursday, April 16, 2026
State of the City Luncheon Presentation

State of the City 2026 Luncheon Presentation

Arizona Border Alliance: The Coolidge Healthy Choices Program
Friday, April 10, 2026
Arizona Border Alliance: The Coolidge Healthy Choices Program
Arizona Border Alliance
CAC Breaks Ground on Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Signal Peak Campus
Thursday, April 02, 2026
CAC Breaks Ground on Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Signal Peak Campus

 NEWS RELEASE     CONTACT:    Alison Bailin 602.318.3775abailin@hmapr.comTODAY’S DATE: April 2, 2026      Central Arizona College Breaks Ground on Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Signal Peak Campus$102 million project to restore cultural cornerstone, expand academic programs and elevate arts access across Pinal County   (COOLIDGE, Ariz.) – Central Arizona College marked a major milestone on March 31, breaking ground on a 91,000-square-foot Cultural and Performing Arts Center at its

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Chamber Chatter April 2026
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Chamber Chatter April 2026

Chamber Chatter April 2026

March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation
Thursday, March 19, 2026
March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation

March 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation

Chamber Chatter March 2026
Sunday, March 01, 2026
Chamber Chatter March 2026

Chamber Chatter March 2026

Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association Offers Scholarships for CAC Students
Friday, February 20, 2026
Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association Offers Scholarships for CAC Students

February 18, 2026  Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association Offers Scholarships for CAC Students  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – The Central Arizona College Foundation recently received a donation of $2500 from the Superstition Radio Control Helicopter Association (SRCHA), providing ongoing scholarship funding for students in CAC’s drone program. Each year SRCHA conducts a raffle to raise scholarship funds during the Southwest Heli Rodeo at

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February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation

February 2026 Membership Luncheon Presentation  by Richard Rosales withAPS 2025 APS Economic Development ResourcesSizeUp Arizona Marketing  

Dr. Jackie Elliot of Central Arizona College Receives Phi Theta Kappa's Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction
Friday, February 06, 2026
Dr. Jackie Elliot of Central Arizona College Receives Phi Theta Kappa's Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction

PHI THETA KAPPAPHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY1625 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211  Contact: Makayla Steedepress@ptk.orgwww.ptk.org  Dr. Jackie Elliott of Central Arizona College Receives Phi Theta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Jackie Elliott, President of Central Arizona College, as a recipient of the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, the Society’s highest honor for community

Chamber Chatter February 2026
Sunday, February 01, 2026
Chamber Chatter February 2026

Chamber Chatter February 2026

Breakfast with the Mayor January 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Breakfast with the Mayor January 2026

Breakfast with the Mayor Presentation

Chamber Chatter January 2026
Thursday, January 01, 2026
Chamber Chatter January 2026

Chamber Chatter January 2026

CAC Students Receive Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship
Friday, December 19, 2025
CAC Students Receive Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship

Central Arizona College Students Receive Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Earlier this year, the Central Arizona College Foundation received a sizeable donation to establish the Joyce Amburgey Memorial Scholarship.   This fall, four CAC students were selected as the first recipients of this scholarship. Brooke Packard, Addison Quenga, Arpita Sandhu and Makenna Vaughn were each awarded $2,000, helping to make

CAC Announces Partnership with Pinnacle Southwest Compliance LLC
Thursday, December 04, 2025
CAC Announces Partnership with Pinnacle Southwest Compliance LLC

December 3, 2025New alliance aims to equip Pinal County workforce with essential safety credentials and compliance know-how with new partnership with Pinnacle Southwest CompliancePinal County, AZ— Central Arizona College is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Pinnacle Southwest Compliance, LLC., designed to expand and enhance workplace safety and compliance training offerings for individuals and employers throughout Pinal County and beyond. Under the agreement, CAC’s Community & Continuing

CAC Workplace Safety & Compliance Training
Thursday, December 04, 2025
CAC Workplace Safety & Compliance Training
Chamber Chatter December 2025
Monday, December 01, 2025
Chamber Chatter December 2025

Chamber Chatter December 2025

CAC Partnering with BetterMynd to Offer Students Free Teletherapy Sessions
Monday, November 24, 2025
CAC Partnering with BetterMynd to Offer Students Free Teletherapy Sessions

By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College has partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform, to offer students access to free teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Statistics show that one out of three college students seek therapy from a professional for their mental or emotional well-being. The common issues a student may discuss with a counselor include anxiety and how to cope,

Classes for Music at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal M.I. Coolidge
Friday, November 14, 2025
Classes for Music at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal M.I. Coolidge
Chamber Chatter November 2025
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Chamber Chatter November 2025

Chamber Chatter November 2025

Breakfast With The Mayor October 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Breakfast With The Mayor October 2025

October 2025 Breakfast With The Mayor Presentation

October 2025 Membership Luncheon Presentation
Thursday, October 16, 2025
October 2025 Membership Luncheon Presentation

October 2025 Membership Luncheon PresentationBy Craig McFarland withPinal Partnership

Central Arizona College Implements New Scholarship Management System
Friday, October 10, 2025
Central Arizona College Implements New Scholarship Management System

   October 6, 2025          Central Arizona College Implements New Scholarship Management System  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College recently implemented a new scholarship management system to streamline the scholarship application process. In partnership with AwardSpring, CAC students can be matched with multiple scholarships through one application.   Jose Dagnino, Director of Financial Aid explained, “The number of

Central Arizona College Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Friday, October 10, 2025
Central Arizona College Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

     October 8, 2025          Central Arizona College Receives Approval to Offer Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) recently received full approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), its regional accreditor, to offer a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) degree. This 120-credit hour degree is slated to begin in Fall 2026.   Patrick Moyer, Academic

Chamber Chatter October 2025
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Chamber Chatter October 2025

Chamber Chatter October 2025

Central Arizona-Latest Economic Impact Study Shows Central Arizona College Provides Economic Impact of $195.1 Million
Monday, September 29, 2025
Central Arizona-Latest Economic Impact Study Shows Central Arizona College Provides Economic Impact of $195.1 Million

September 29, 2025  Latest Economic Impact Study Shows Central Arizona College Provides Economic Impact of $195.1 Million  By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) plays a significant role in Pinal County’s economy, according to a study conducted by Lightcast, a leading provider of economic impact studies and labor market data.   Overall, Lightcast’s findings state that CAC “creates a positive net impact on the county

CAC Community Events Announces 2025-26 Season
Friday, September 12, 2025
CAC Community Events Announces 2025-26 Season

September 8, 2025    CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCES 2025-26 SEASON  By Stacey Seaman, Pence Director  PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) Community Events proudly announces its 2025-2026 season.   The 2025-26 Season will once again highlight smaller local events that will be distributed between four of CAC’s campuses: Signal Peak (SPC) in Coolidge, Maricopa (MAR), San Tan (STC) and Superstition Mountain (SMC) in Apache Junction. Additionally, some events will be

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August 2025 Membership Luncheon Prese...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
August 2025 Membership Luncheon Presentation

August 2025 Membership Luncheon PresentationBy Blake Eager and Tony Smith with Southern Arizona Sports Tourism and Film Authority

Chamber Chatter August 2025
Friday, August 01, 2025
Chamber Chatter August 2025

Chamber Chatter August 2025

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