Central Arizona College Recognizes National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
September 9, 2026 By Angela Askey, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) recognizes Sept. 13–19, 2026, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, highlighting the importance of education in helping adults build skills, pursue new opportunities and strengthen their families and communities. CAC’s Adult Education program provides free instruction and support to adults throughout Pinal County who want to earn a high school
Central Arizona College Governing Board Names New President
August 12, 2026 PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Following a national search, the Pinal County Community College District Governing Board has appointed Lisa Rhine, Ph.D., as the 10th president of Central Arizona College. The appointment follows a special Governing Board meeting held on Thursday, July 16, 2026. During the meeting, Board members carefully reviewed public feedback gathered through surveys completed after the presidential candidate forums held earlier that week. Following its deliberations, the Board
Central Arizona College - Applications Now Being Accepted for Central Arizona College Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
August 5, 2026 Applications Now Being Accepted for Central Arizona College Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Applications are now being accepted for both the fall and spring cohorts of Central Arizona College's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) program. The BSEE is designed to prepare future educators to meet Arizona teacher certification requirements and provides a
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
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
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
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
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
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