CAC to Hold Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2026
Central Arizona College to Hold Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2026, at Signal Peak Campus By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College invites community members to an Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Signal Peak Campus, Room I400 (8470 N Overfield Road, Coolidge, AZ.) This free community event will feature student work focused on environmental awareness, informational tables,
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
CAC Celebrates Community College Month
Central Arizona College Celebrates Community College Month by Showcasing Workforce Pathways, Transfer Success and High‑Value Education By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona, recently proclaimed April 2026 as Arizona Community College Month, recognizing the state’s ten community college districts and their vital role in education and workforce development. This proclamation aligns with National Community College Month
Central Arizona College to Host Health, Art and Culture Expo on April 11, 2026
Central Arizona College to Host Health, Art and Culture Expo on April 11, 2026 By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College will host a Health, Art and Culture Expo on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Signal Peak Campus (8470 N Overfield Road, Coolidge, AZ.) The event will include a health fair and health screenings facilitated by Nursing Program faculty and students, information booths for various Pinal
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
Central Arizona College to Install Solar Shade Structures Over Parking Lots
February 10, 2026 Central Arizona College to Install Solar Shade Structures Over Parking Lots By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College, in partnership with Veregy, will begin installing solar shade structures at the Signal Peak Campus in early March 2026 as part of an effort to increase energy efficiency and reduce long-term costs. The solar shade structures will be installed at the maintenance facility, main parking lot,
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
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
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 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,
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
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
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
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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CAC Small Business Development Center Launches ''The Entrepreneur Experience''
June 11, 2025 The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center Launches ‘The Entrepreneur Experience’ to Help Entrepreneurs Start Right and Succeed By Kevin M. Connors, Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center Director Pinal County, Az. – The CAC Small Business Development Center (CAC SBDC) has launched a groundbreaking new program, "The Entrepreneur Experience” (TEE), designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs start their businesses right and greatly improve their chances
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