Tag: Arizona

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

“At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do — and do best — is teach the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace.” Overview Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (generally referred to as Embry-Riddle or ERAU) is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and […]

The University of Arizona

The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located about one mile northeast of downtown Tucson, Arizona. The UA offers 334 fields of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees. The university maintains a complete list of colleges and schools […]

Jonathan Woodbury, first ever homeschooled Flinn Scholar!

More than 550 high school seniors from throughout the state of Arizona applied for the 2012 Flinn Scholarship, but only 22 of Arizona’s most talented students were admitted to the 27th annual class of Flinn Scholars. This distinction includes in-state tuition, room and board at any Arizona public university, mentorship by a university faculty member […]

Paradise Valley Community College

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is a two-year college in Phoenix, Arizona. It’s one of ten colleges, two skill centers, and multiple satellite locations which comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The district was established in 1962 with a single college and has since grown to become the largest provider of post-secondary education in […]

Lava Cave

By Peter Olsen, 19 In June, I went into a lava cave with a group of my friends and family. The cave is located just north of Flagstaff, Arizona, about two hours from where we live. The cave was formed when an underground magma flow carved a tube about three fourths of a mile long. The entrance […]

Sandusky

Webcomix A column by Peter (age 18) Last month’s webomic was from Alaska, but this week’s is a little closer to home. Well, my home anyway. Sandusky takes place in Arizona, not a long way from my place. It’s about a mountain lion, who mysteriously shows up at the door of somebody’s apartment, in a […]