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Erica McCray, an alumna of the University of Phoenix with a Master of Education, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Milken Educator Award.

Paolo Bortolameolli has been named as The Phoenix Symphony’s next music director after an extensive search process. He will begin leading programs during his designate season before officially taking over in 2027–28.

Ronald McDonald House Central and Northern Arizona will open its first Family Room in the Phoenix area at Banner Children’s at Thunderbird on March 2.

University of Phoenix has released six new episodes in its Degrees of Success alumni podcast series.

Joseph Torkildson, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Banner Children’s at Desert in Phoenix, was recognized with a state legislative proclamation for his years of service treating children with cancer and complex neurological diseases.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE Act, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, urging him to bring the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for federal elections, to the Senate floor for a vote.

Phoenix Children’s has announced an expansion of its leadership team for the Center for Heart Care, aiming to further improve its cardiac care services.

The Phoenix Symphony is seeking community support to continue its music programs, including performances, educational initiatives, and hospice visits.

University of Phoenix has announced its ongoing commitment to supporting working parents and caregivers through a comprehensive support framework tailored to students balancing education, employment, and family responsibilities.

Banner Health has announced a significant upgrade to its robotic surgery technology, investing in Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 system.