Category: Innovation
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Phoenix Startup Gravitrex Beats Wins Global Innovation Prize at Venture Café’s Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final
Pitch2Tokyo Phoenix-based startup Gravitrex has secured a major victory on the global stage, bringing home the Japan Prize from the Venture Café Pitch2Tokyo Grand Final. Representing Venture Café Phoenix, Gravitrex […]
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Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation Celebrates 40 Years
The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation (CTN) at Barrow Neurological Institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. This one-of-a-kind, holistic, milieu program serves as the last step in the continuum of care at […]
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How NAU is addressing health at a community level
A grant from a regional First Things First program aims to streamline how families with young children receive help in the Coconino region. Photo credit: Doreen Holtje Research scientists Kelly Nation and Mark Remiker at the Center for Community […]
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ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center
TUCSON, AZ (February 17, 2026) – As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of […]
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Banner – University Medicine Physician and College Faculty Member Leads U.S. Early Feasibility Efforts in Treating Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders
Peter Weiss, MD, is an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Dr. Peter Weiss’ research uses ultra-cold cryoablation for complex […]
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ASU construction projects for 2026 will include 2 iconic buildings
Improvements to student buildings, new residence halls also in store The Student Union on the Polytechnic campus as seen from a drone on April 8, 2025. The building will start […]
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ACA Launches Event Calendar For Inaugural Arizona Tech Week
Statewide innovation showcase to feature hundreds of events PHOENIX, AZ (February 13, 2026) – Tech talks at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. STEM pitches in Yuma. A sunrise hike at Phoenix […]
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Using AI to map rural walkability — and reduce cancer risk
An Arizona State University researcher is harnessing artificial intelligence to uncover how pedestrian environments in rural communities influence physical activity and cancer prevention An example of the AI tool developed […]
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Kathleen Brite Hillis, MD, Named Interim Vice Dean of Medical Education for Yuma Regional Campus
Dr. Brite Hillis (second from left) at the announcement of the regional campus alongside Jonathan Cartsonis, MD, assistant dean of Rural Health, Dean Fred Wondisford, MD, MS, MBA, Ken Knox, […]
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ASU students produce winning video showing dangers of fentanyl use
Competition sponsored by Arizona attorney general’s office ASU graduate students (clockwise from left) Nichole Escobedo, Emma Eckert, Leela Udupa and Jocelyn Romero celebrate their winning entry in the Arizona attorney […]
