News and Updates

Arizona educators honored by Flinn Scholars

May 18, 2009

The newest Flinn Scholars and the Flinn Scholars Program have honored 17 Arizona educators for their outstanding dedication and service. Each educator was nominated by a member of the 2009 class of Flinn Scholars for having a significant impact on…


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Class of 17 Flinn Scholars chooses Arizona universities

May 18, 2009

Seventeen of Arizona's highest-achieving high-school seniors have decided to attend one of the state's public universities on a Flinn Scholarship. The award includes funding for four years of study, academic-focused travel abroad, mentorship by top faculty, and other benefits. Altogether,…


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Happy trails…

May 12, 2009

In a few days, Eric Jackson ('93) and his family will be returning to southeast China, where Eric and his wife Emily will be investigating some of the endangered dialects spoken by minority communities in the regions of China near…


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Graduating Scholars to gather once more before beginning new adventures

May 11, 2009

The Flinn Scholars Program will honor 23 graduating Scholars at the program's annual Recognition Dinner on May 17, celebrating the students' exceptional array of accomplishments during their undergraduate years and highlighting their diverse goals for the future.


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Scholars pay annual visit to studio of John and Ruth Waddell

May 10, 2009

On May 2, a select group of Flinn Scholars spent a day working in the Cornville art studio of internationally acclaimed sculptor John Waddell and his wife, painter Ruth Waddell. A visit to the Waddells' studio has been an annual…


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Yale? Who Needs Yale?

May 01, 2009

Shelly Lowe ('92) is trading in her responsibilities as dean of Yale's Native American Cultural Center for a new role: executive director of the Harvard University Native American Program.


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Among Joe Fu’s other achievements…

April 30, 2009

We've reached the time of year when Arizona's universities begin naming some of their most outstanding graduates. And no surprise: Our own Joe Fu ('03) is among the award winners. Joe is the recipient of the Robie Gold Medal. According…


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