Paradise Valley Community College
Recent News About Paradise Valley Community College
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Maricopa County awards $36,016,086 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Maricopa County's 13 universities paid $36,016,086 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Maricopa County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023
Women's football teams from Maricopa County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Paradise Valley Community College launches student-driven theater escape room experience
As Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) prepares for summer renovations of its Center for the Performing Arts, the fine arts faculty saw an opportunity to foster creativity and innovation. The result is an interactive theater escape experience called "Escape the Simulation," which opened to sold-out audiences and received positive reviews.
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Maricopa County's men's football teams receive $48,683,730 in 2023
Men's football teams from Maricopa County received $48,683,730 during the 2023 season, up 32.8% from the previous year.
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PVCC announces winners of first-ever STEAM Art competition
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) recently announced the winners of its inaugural STEAM Art competition. The event aimed to bridge the gap between science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and art by showcasing works that reflect this intersection. Fourteen submissions from nine students, faculty, and staff members competed for top honors.
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Maricopa County’s women’s basketball teams receive $8,685,679 in 2023
Women’s basketball teams from Maricopa County received $8,685,679 during the 2023 season, down 3.9% from the previous year.
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Maricopa County’s institutions spent $18,592,410 on men’s basketball teams in 2023
Men’s basketball teams from Maricopa County received $18,592,410 during the 2023 season, up 3.9% from the previous year.
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How to stay cool in Phoenix this summer
Summer in the Phoenix metropolitan area can be scorching, but there are several ways to keep cool and enjoy the season.
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Tips for staying safe at Paradise Valley Community College
June is National Safety Month, a time to focus on maintaining safety within the campus community. At Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC), the well-being of students, faculty, and staff is a priority. Here are some essential safety tips for navigating campus life.
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PVCC alumnus composes orchestral piece for senior capstone project
Brandon Berg, a Fine Arts alumnus of Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) and current music student at Arizona State University (ASU), is making significant strides in orchestral composition. For his senior capstone project at ASU, Berg composed, orchestrated, coordinated, and recorded a 40-piece orchestra in a one-day event held in April.
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Maricopa County's universities spent $48,683,730 on football teams in 2023
Maricopa County's 13 colleges spent $48,683,730 on their football teams in 2023, a 32.8% increase over the previous year.
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PVCC announces winners of Spring 2024 Innovation Challenge
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) has announced Jarod McGuire and his company Broadcast•GG as the Spring 2024 Innovation Challenge winner, marking the sixth year of the Big Pitch competition organized by PVCC’s Entrepreneurship Education Center (EEC). Broadcast•GG is a talent hub, job board, and esports resource for tournament organizers and broadcast talent.
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PVCC honors students conclude year with debate and showcase
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) recently concluded its 2024 Honors Debate and Showcase, marking the end of a successful semester. Fifty PVCC Honors students presented their posters, with the following winners:
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3.2% of Maricopa County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022
Maricopa County universities had 3.2% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.
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1,228 coaches at institutions in Maricopa County earned $180,965 on average in 2022
The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Maricopa County during 2022 was $579,879 at Arizona State University Campus Immersion, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: PVCC Students Inspire Through Art
Several of Paradise Valley Community College’s exceptional students recently showcased their talents at the annual Artists of Promise event, which honors students within the Maricopa Community Colleges recognized as a Chancellor Award winner.
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Cost of college went down for all students at Paradise Valley Community College
In-state tuition and fees fell 1.1 percent for 2018-19 at Paradise Valley Community College, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Paradise Valley Community College enrolls 8,115 undergrads
At Paradise Valley Community College, 66 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 56 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Graduates earn 1,900 degrees, certificates from Paradise Valley Community College
About 27.7 percent of the 1,900 degrees and certificates handed out by Paradise Valley Community College in 2017-18 were to students in visual and performing arts programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
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One case of criminal fondling reported on Paradise Valley Community College campus in 2017
There was 1 on-campus case of criminal fondling in 2017 on the campus of Paradise Valley Community College, located in Phoenix, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.