Provided by City of Chandler and University of Arizona at Chandler –
CHANDLER, Ariz. —The University of Arizona at Chandler (Chandler center), in collaboration with the City of Chandler, will host an Open House event for the community to collect information about its Chandler center services and variety of higher educational offerings.
This event will be held Wednesday, June 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. in person at the Chandler center, located at 125 E. Commonwealth Ave., or available to those interested in joining live online via Zoom.
Those in attendance will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions, led by Chandler center Program Directors and faculty for the following academic programs: Applied Computing, Cyber Operations, Intelligence and Information Operations, Human Services, Undergraduate Law, Master of Legal Studies, Professional MBA, School Psychology (Ed.S) and TEACH Arizona. These breakout sessions will provide more information on each program offered at the Chandler center, sample coursework, the learning environment, career outlook, career paths and much more. Fifteen-minute tours of the Downtown Chandler Library, located across the walkway, will also be available.
“The University of Arizona’s commitment to delivering quality higher education options in Chandler plays an important role in building our talented and diverse workforce,” said Mayor Kevin Hartke. “I support this open house event and encourage our community to explore the University of Arizona’s program offerings available in Chandler.”
The Chandler center is part of a connected hub of statewide locations, called the Near You Network, designed to deliver University of Arizona degree programs directly to students no matter where they are in the state. Kimberly Hanes, Regional Manager for all Near You Network centers within Maricopa County explains, “Our academic programs are aligned with locally industry and are demanded by employers. Our Chandler center students are on paths towards high wage, high demand, and high skill occupations.”
For more information or to register to attend this open house event, visit UA Chandler.
About the City of Chandler:
Chandler, Ariz. has built a reputation as a Community of Innovation. Life in Chandler goes beyond a thriving and dynamic business community with progressive entrepreneurship. Known for its rich diversity, the City offers an outstanding quality of life for all generations with great schools and recreational opportunities. Chandler has grown to become the state’s fourth largest City with a population of more than 267,000. Chandler has been named one of the nation’s Best Places to Find a Job and Best Cities for Women in Tech. The City also is one of the safest communities in the nation and boasts AAA bond ratings from all three national rating agencies, one of only 40 communities to achieve this distinction. For more information, visit the City website, or connect with the City on social media.
About the University of Arizona at Chandler:
The University of Arizona at Chandler, located in the heart of Downtown Chandler, offers simple transfer pathways to unique undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We offer financial aid, scholarships, and residency-blind tuition, which means that regardless of residency or domicile, students receive the same tuition rate. Classes are a mix of in-person and online formats. For more information visit: chandler.arizona.edu or connect with the Chandler center on Facebook or Instagram.
Media contacts:
Stephanie Romero
City of Chandler, Communications and Public Affairs
480-782-2231
Kimberly Hanes
University of Arizona Near You Network Regional Manager, Maricopa County
520-840-4878
