Category: Business news
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President Cruz Rivera elected to American Council on Education Board of Directors amid national focus on the value of higher ed
President José Luis Cruz Rivera has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education (ACE)— the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities. His three-year term will begin in September. Cruz Rivera’s election reflects a national track record of visionary, equity-focused leadership—at…
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ASU moves up among top-ranked universities in the world for 2026
QS World University Rankings places ASU 36th among top US schools; up nearly 30 spots globally Professor Kelly Knudson points to locations where specimens have been collected for the Archaeological Chemistry Laboratory in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU. The university has been ranked highly for its international research network in…
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Newsweek Names Barrow a Top Hospital in US for Neurologic Care
Newsweek has named Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona one of “America’s Best Hospitals for Neurological Care” for 2025. The No. 21 ranking recognizes the Institute’s dedication to providing top-tier care for neurological conditions, specifically noting its expertise in epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neurological infections, brain tumor surgery, and spinal fusion surgery. The media organization partnered with the global data firm…
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Chris Camacho to depart GPEC after 17 years of visionary economic development leadership
GPEC President & CEO Chris Camacho to step into senior leadership role at Axon PHOENIX (June 27, 2025) — The Board of Directors and leadership team of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) celebrate the exceptional impact of President and CEO Chris Camacho as he transitions to join Axon in a senior leadership role. Over…
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Inside BIO 2025: Big Wins and Bigger Momentum for Phoenix and the PBC
Bio2025 Last week, the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) joined a powerful Arizona delegation for the 2025 BIO International Convention — the largest biotechnology conference in the world, with over 20,000 attendees convening in Boston, MA. This year’s event marked a meaningful shift in momentum for Arizona’s bioscience ecosystem, with renewed energy, new partnerships, and serious…
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US, Mexico leaders convene at ASU to boost semiconductor partnership
Supply chain integration has profited both nations, experts say Jim O’Brien, senior vice president for university affairs and chief of staff in the Office of University Affairs at ASU, addresses public- and private-sector leaders at the the U.S.-Mexico Semiconductor Collaboration Forum held at the Thunderbird School of Global Management on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus Tuesday.…
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Arizona Wins Fifth Consecutive Gold Shovel Award Recognizing Best-In-Class Economic Momentum
TSMC’s third fab expansion wins “Manufacturing Project Of The Year” PHOENIX, AZ (June 18, 2025) – In recognition of yet another banner year for economic development wins, Arizona today received a prestigious “Gold Shovel” award from Area Development Magazine in the 5-8 million state population category, marking the state’s fifth consecutive gold shovel. The Shovel Awards recognize states that…
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Expert Neonatal Care to Three HonorHealth Hospitals
New collaboration brings comprehensive pediatric care closer to home for Valley families PHOENIX June 16, 2025 – Phoenix Children’s announces a new collaboration with HonorHealth to bring the pediatric health system’s expert neonatology care closer to families throughout the Valley. Beginning today, Phoenix Children’s Division of Neonatology will expand its physician services to provide neonatal care in three…
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New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval
Medical students who want to specialize in primary care can take advantage of an accelerated pathway to residency training. The shortage of primary care physicians in Arizona affects the entire state, especially people in rural communities. Photo by Kris Hanning, U of A Health Sciences Office of Communications The University of Arizona’s efforts to reduce…
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Wexford Science & Technology Launches Pre-Leasing for 800 PBC
Builds on Momentum of PBC, ASU Health With 850 PBC Nearing Full Capacity Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, a leading developer of innovation-centric Knowledge Communities across the country, is pleased to announce the launch of pre-leasing for 800 PBC, the newest purpose-built laboratory and innovation building on the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). This 200,000-square-foot facility…
