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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A new era of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra began this fall under the baton of Maestro Charles Latshaw, who made his debut as the orchestra’s musical director recently. This is the 68th season of the FSO, which is the largest and most active nonprofit performing arts organization in northern Arizona. We’ve previously talked about the […]
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John Saltonstall, the City of Flagstaff’s Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Manager, heads the ECoNA BR&E Team, which help existing city businesses address issues and grow. He recently gave us a wide-ranging interview with some insights on how the BR&E team works and how they are sustaining economic vitality in our region. John, born and […]
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