Alumni News Feed
Artichokes Can Do Anything: Will Abbott’s Nonprofit Passion Bolsters Youths’ Futures
Abbott is the Vice President of Development at Junior Achievement of Arizona (JAAZ), a Tempe-based nonprofit that works to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. At JAAZ,…
January 4, 2024
Remembering Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
In 1975, as a student at Scottsdale Community College (SCC), Ramona Ortega-Liston
became the first SCC intern in Sandra Day O’Connor’s Arizona State Senate office.
January 3, 2024
SCC Culinary Arts Alums Serve Up “Real Food” at Persepshen Restaurant
When husband and wife Jason and Katherine Dwight opened Persepshen in central Phoenix in 2019, they had a clear vision for the restaurant. “We wanted to help change people’s perception of how to eat…
October 6, 2023
David Caltabiano: From Artichoke to AZ Family Reporter
What can look like overnight success from the outside is often the result of years of tireless work and effort. As a rising star at Arizona’s Family news team, David Caltabiano admits that the…
June 5, 2023
From SCC to CEO: How Michael Spangenberg Founded State Forty Eight
From the walkways of Scottsdale Fashion Square to the seats of the Footprint Center and beyond, State Forty Eight apparel has become an iconic brand for Arizonans who want high-quality, stylish gear…
April 28, 2023
For One SCC Graduate, It’s Never too Late to Start Learning
When Pamela Keller Hallows decided to return to school at 64, she felt reasonably nervous – attending a new school with classmates far younger than her felt intimidating. But Hallows never shied away…
August 8, 2022
SCC Grads Thrive in Arizona’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Arizona continues to grow as a popular tourist destination, with approximately 47 million people visiting the Grand Canyon state in 2019, spending more than $25 billion and generating more than 300,…
July 11, 2022
