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University enrollment downturn since 2020

Over 1.6 million fewer students are enrolled in higher education in the U.S. compared to before the pandemic. Decreases in university enrollments have likewise occurred around the world. Japan has shut down 11 and merged 29 universities from 2000 to 2020. The reason is low birth rate where “the number of 18-year-olds here has dropped by nearly half in just three decades, from more than two million in 1990 to 1.1 million now. It’s projected to further decline to 880,000 by 2040, according to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.” The result is that Japan now…

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Frontier Skin and Cancer hosts grand opening

On Tuesday, August 15, guests from across the community celebrated the grand opening of Frontier Skin and Cancer, located at 1520 Hammer Lane Suite 102 Fort Mohave. Frontier Skin and Cancer offers a team of dedicated dermatology professionals committed to exceptional skin health care. With expertise spanning acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer detection and treatment, mole evaluations, and more, they provide personalized, patient-centered services. From initial consultation to follow-up, their compassionate approach prioritizes comfort and education, fostering a warm and respectful environment for open discussion of sensitive concerns and top-tier care.

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County Procurement Director earns high honor

MOHAVE COUNTY – The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s Certification Commission has conferred its NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) designation to Tara Acton, Mohave County’s Director of Procurement. Her achievement is being publicly recognized during NIGP’s annual meeting in Louisville KY this week. Over 1,300 public procurement officials are attending the meeting in Louisville with 1,100 officials joining virtually. Acton is one of 66 procurement leaders in Arizona to earn this designation. Since its inception in August 2020, the NIGP-CPP has been earned by 1,110 professionals across 45 states and 5 provinces in Canada.  The NIGP-CPP is the premier professional…

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MCC Business Services office received award for excellence in financial reporting 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Business Services employees were just awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the 11th consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) honored the MCC team with this award of excellence.   An impartial panel of experts for the GFOA reviewed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2022 and determined that it met the high standards set by the organization, which include full disclosure and transparency while presenting data in a format that is easy to comprehend.  “I’m very proud of the…

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MCC Business Services office received award for excellence in financial reporting 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Business Services employees were just awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This is the 11th consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) honored the MCC team with this award of excellence.   An impartial panel of experts for the GFOA reviewed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2022 and determined that it met the high standards set by the organization, which include full disclosure and transparency while presenting data in a format that is easy to comprehend.  “I’m very proud of the…

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Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park contributed $759 million to local economy in 2022 

GRAND CANYON, Ariz.—A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4.7 million visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2022 spent an estimated $759 million in gateway regions near the park. This spending supported a total of 9,990 jobs, $346 million in labor income, $576 million in value added, and $1.0 billion in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding Grand Canyon National Park. “Grand Canyon National Park continues to be an economic linchpin for local communities and the region surrounding the park,” said Superintendent Ed Keable. “We continue to heavily rely on the support of our neighbors and are proud to be…

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