Category: In the News
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Play can improve health. Tech is making that happen.
A new grant from the Flinn Foundation is allowing computer scientist Jared Duval to expand his work around making healthcare technology both effective and fun. Duval, an assistant professor in the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems, won the two-year, $300,000 grant to support his work in health-related research that benefits Arizona. His far-reaching work, which includes everything from helping people…
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From Downtown to Discovery: Martin “Marty” Shultz Honored for Shaping Phoenix’s Bioscience Future
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the City of Phoenix honored Martin “Marty” Shultz with a ceremonial street sign at the corner of 4th and McKinley streets in Downtown Phoenix. A true city-shaper, Marty played a foundational role in the area’s transformation, helping establish the Phoenix Community Alliance, advancing landmark projects like the Arizona Center and…
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Phoenix Emerges as a National Leader in Bioscience
Insights From Mayor Kate Gallego’s State of the City Address Phoenix is strengthening its position as a national hub for bioscience, healthcare innovation, and advanced technology, fueled by major investments, strong cross-sector collaboration, and a focus on improving lives across the region. In her nearly 40 minute address, Mayor Kate Gallego highlighted the city’s expanding…
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4 ASU students awarded Goldwater Scholarships for excellence in STEM research
Two of this year’s four ASU Goldwater Scholars have worked in Regents Professor Rogier Windhorst’s lab, which analyzes data and images obtained from the James Webb Space Telescope. Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News Four students in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, joining a select group of undergraduates pursuing research careers in…
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New Protocol Significantly Improves Outcomes for Patients Suffering a Heat-Related Illness
As CWI has become a focal point for the treatment of heat-related incidents, Dr. Stowell and others have conducted trainings on the process. Patients’ temperatures cool at double the rate with new protocol, enhancing the odds of survival and limiting other negative side effects With climate change leading to a surge in extreme heat events,…
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A New Way to City launches to elevate stories and perception of Greater Phoenix
Regional brand platform A New Way To City supported by leaders across key economic and entertainment sectors PHOENIX (April 21, 2026) — The region of Greater Phoenix is in the midst of unprecedented growth, but a survey conducted by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) in 2025 displayed a discrepancy in activity compared to perception among CEOs…
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First Class of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Scholarships Awarded to College of Health and Human Services Students
Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services recently received a generous investment from the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. Part of the grant will support a significant renovation, expanding a lab to allow students in NAU’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training programs to practice clinical skills in a larger, technology-equipped environment…
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The inaugural Arizona Tech Week, powered by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), kicked off on Monday, April 6, and concluded on Sunday, April 12.
Arizona’s first decentralized, statewide conference highlighted the startup and investment community’s notable growth, alongside a strong sense of eagerness among founders, startups, and venture capitalists. The week also generated buzz beyond state lines, drawing national attention and reinforcing Arizona’s rising presence in the tech ecosystem. Communities across Arizona, including rural regions, were energized to participate,…
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Healing in harmony
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, music is medicine. As founder of the NAU-based choir Mountain Tremors since 2016, Fé Murray has 10 years of proof. “People with Parkinson’s may experience pain or periods where movement feels ‘stuck’ or difficult to initiate,” Murray said. “With music, that discomfort may become less noticeable.” Created a decade ago to support northern Arizonans with…
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Barrow Neuro Analytics Center Doubles Footprint to Support Growing Neurological Research Programs
Barrow Neurological Institute has expanded its Barrow Neuro Analytics Center, nearly doubling its dedicated research space to more than 18,000 square feet and bringing additional research programs into one location. The expansion of the Center adds 8,317 square feet to the existing 10,099 square-foot facility and is located at Park Central in the Phoenix Medical Quarter. “This expansion is…
