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TweetPinShareBy Jody Peck/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College has been awarded $25,000 through the 2026 Arizona Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) GATE Funding Opportunities program to launch Monster Mentors, an innovative mentorship initiative …
EA receives $25,000 grant to launch Monster Mentors program Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College celebrated a major milestone Thursday morning, Aug. 13, hosting a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to officially open its new state-of-the-art Cosmetology Program facility …
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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — Marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (MGRMC) officially opened its newest primary care facility, Copper …
Copper Mountain Clinic – Thatcher opens to expand primary care; Urgent Care planned for 2027 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER — EA Cosmetology is now welcoming clients at its new location, providing affordable beauty services while helping students gain valuable hands-on experience under the supervision of …
EA Cosmetology opens new salon location, welcomes community clients Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College is expanding opportunities for working nurses and current students with the launch of its new Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing …
EA launches Bachelor of Science in Nursing, invites community to informational sessions Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER —To better support students during the first week of the fall semester, Eastern Arizona College (EAC) will extend its Student Services Building hours to 6 p.m. from Monday, Aug. …
EAC extends Student Services hours to support students during fall semester launch Read More TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER —With classes beginning Aug. 18, Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is making it easier than ever for students to start their college journey with a simple, four-step …
Eastern Arizona College enrollment process simplified into four easy steps Read More
TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College proudly celebrated the achievements of 876 students who received degrees and certificates at its annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9, at …
EAC commencement honors 876 graduates with messages of faith, integrity, and perseverance Read More
TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER, Ariz. — Eastern Arizona College (EAC) officially broke ground today on a 19,300-square-foot facility that will expand its Cosmetology Program and enhance healthcare services through the Copper …
EAC launches construction on new cosmetology and healthcare facility Read More
TweetPinShareBy Mary Olson/EAC THATCHER — Registration for the Spring 2025 semester at Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is open! Classes begin Jan. 13, 2025. Secure your spot now for a wide range …
Register Now for Spring 2025 at Eastern Arizona College Read More