TSMC, tech jobs transforming desert, city, economy / Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
Arizona’s economy traditionally has been defined by the “five C’s” of copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate. But that has changed Metro Phoenix’s employment base now centers on health care, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and technology.
Listen: ASU molecular scientist on how ‘killer’ bacteria can target disease / KJZZ
New research finds bacteria not only kill each other, but they also can eat their victims. And that could have implications both for us and for the planet, says Glen D’Souza, assistant professor at ASU’s School of Molecular Sciences.
Education in Phoenix key to filling high-tech, nursing jobs / Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
Creighton University Phoenix and several other medical school campuses are seeking to increase the number of doctors and nurses to address the state’s healthcare worker shortage.
Phoenix Children’s expands neonatal care to 3 HonorHealth hospitals / AZ Big Media
Expansion of services to Scottsdale, Northwest Phoenix and Mesa will provide newborn care and access to pediatric support and resources throughout the Phoenix Children’s system. Support will also be available for high-risk pregnancies and deliveries.
Founding director of GCU’s innovation center wins AZ Inno’s 2025 Blazer Award / Phoenix Business Journal
Robert Vera is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, university professor, mentor and venture adviser who has helped launch dozens of startups. The latest honor recognizes entrepreneurs who have made a profound impact on the Valley.
Banner Health building health center in northern Scottsdale / Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
The hospital system says the project will create 2,500 new jobs and reduce outpatient travel time for 50,000 Banner members. The 120,000-square-foot building will include a pharmacy, imaging space, primary care physicians and urgent care.
New ASU research hunts down drug-resistant microbes / ASU News
Researchers from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture and ASU collect samples from wastewater and rivers in Jakarta to track drug-resistant E. coli, a key indicator of antibiotic resistance.
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