Lowell Observatory holds a special place both in the lives of those fortunate enough to live in or visit Northern Arizona and in the scope of astronomical research. Established in 1894 to closely observe Mars, it is one of the oldest observatories in the United States. Its astronomers discovered Pluto, co-discovered the rings of Uranus and […]
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A guiding principle of LAUNCH Flagstaff is that the education consortium’s interests are not limited to the years when students are in primary and secondary schools, but stretch from cradle to career. That is why ECONA is pleased to be one of the partners working in the group’s Post-Secondary Education and Training Community Action Network. […]
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Northern Arizona University is at a time of exciting time of opportunity, transition, and growth in its academic and research mission. It seemed like a great time to talk with its president, Dr. Rita Hartung Cheng, who has led the university since 2014. Q: Tell us a little bit about your background. I grew up in […]
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Recently, ECoNA Executive Board member and Coconino Community College President Dr. Colleen A. Smith was appointed to the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education by Gov. Doug Ducey. We caught up with her recently to talk about what brought her to Flagstaff, her long interest in higher education and her reflections on almost two years of being the […]
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In Northern Arizona, we have much to be thankful for. We live in an area that is noted for its natural beauty and awe-inspiring landmarks, from the Grand Canyon to the world’s largest Ponderosa Pine forest to the painted desert. We are blessed with communities that balance the charms of small-town living with the amenities […]
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