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Education Forward Arizona Staff Honored with Faculty Emeritus

Frank Zamora, our very own Success Adviser, has been honored with the title of Faculty Emeritus from Gateway Community College. The meaning of a Faculty Emeritus is to recognize and […]


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College Applications: 7 Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to colleges can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. To help you prepare, we sat down with our three college access teams to discuss the questions they […]


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Career Development Events in Arizona

November is Career Development Month! Finding a job or figuring out a career path may feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be. Arizona has many resources […]


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Education Forward Arizona Names Freeport McMoRan Foundation’s Tracy Bame as it’s 2023 Luminary Award Recipient

As president of the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and director of social responsibility at Freeport-McMoRan, Bame and her team develop strategies and programs that are laser-focused on building sustainable and resilient communities […]


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Our reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

Education Forward Arizona is deeply committed to ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity and access to pursue a college education. We recognize the value of a diverse student […]


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Yes, college is still a worthwhile investment.

By Arizona University and College Presidents Arizona college presidents share why education after high school is valuable for Arizona’s graduates, communities, workforce and economy. This spring, Arizona’s three public universities, […]


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Education Forward Arizona honors graduating college and high school scholars

Each May, Education Forward Arizona honors a new cohort of graduating college scholars who have achieved their post-secondary education goals, thanks to programs designed to increase college access and attainment […]


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From AZ to the Ivy League: How Education Forward Arizona’s College Knowing & Going initiative helped prepare Rodrigo for college

A bright future begins with a solid education and that mindset is driving Rodrigo Guizar, Jr. Rodrigo graduated from Cibola High School in Yuma, Ariz. on May 26, and will […]


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Summer can be ideal time to prepare for kindergarten success

Summertime is a great opportunity to help kids prepare for their first day of kindergarten. Today’s schools expect 5-year-olds to arrive with basic academic and social skills so they are […]


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Glendale Student Heads to Stanford and Helps Fellow Students Pursue Their Dreams

A bright future begins with a solid education. Jada Finesilver, a senior graduating from Glendale High School on May 23, is proving how positive high school experiences can set the […]