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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 …
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TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Small Business Development Center hosted the 2025 Moonshot Rural Pitch Competition on July 11, bringing together some of the most innovative and passionate …
Local entrepreneurs shine at 2025 Moonshot Rural Pitch Competition at EAC Read More
TweetPinShareLive at EAC’s Lee Little Theater with an opening set by local comedian Matt Hancock By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Get ready for an evening of family-friendly comedy as award-winning …
Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots” winner Robert Mac brings stand-up to EAC on August 19 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER – Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park welcomed 34 youth from the Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley on Monday for an exciting day of science-focused …
Boys & Girls Club of the Gila Valley enjoys hands-on science fun at EAC Discovery Park Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER. — Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park recently welcomed 10 high school students participating in the University of Arizona and Large Binocular Telescope Corporation’s Apache Summer Youth Program. …
MGIO summer youth program visits EAC Discovery Park Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC Thatcher – Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park Campus recently hosted a group of local educators for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Mount Graham International Observatory (MGIO), …
EAC Discovery Park hosts local teachers for MGIO tour Read More
TweetPinShareBy Mary Olson/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College celebrated a new class of emergency medical professionals during its Spring 2025 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduation ceremony, held May 8, in …
New EMTs ready to serve after graduating from Eastern Arizona College Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER, Ariz. — Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is excited to announce its 2025 Volleyball Camp lineup, welcoming young athletes of all levels to enhance their skills with expert …
EAC announces 2025 Volleyball Camps and new Online Registration Guide Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – At its June 12 meeting, the Graham County Community College District Governing Board unanimously approved a primary property tax levy of $8.6 million for …
EAC Board unanimously approves property tax levy Read More
TweetPinShareBy Brendon Pricco/Cronkite News PHOENIX – On Feb. 13, 2023, Michigan State University student Saisandesh Ballem decided to leave his class in Berkey Hall early. They were reviewing for an …
Safety remains a priority for Arizona public universities as campus gun incidents increase nationally Read More