Education
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EYE ON EVIT – From EVIT to Reverend Guitars: How Graduate Torri Ross Turned Touring Experience into a Dream Marketing Role
By Dave Juday EVIT Radio/Audio Production instructor Dave Juday caught up with Torri Ross, a 2019 graduate of EVIT’s Radio/Audio Production program and a former Instructional Aide at EVIT. Torri recently joined Reverend Guitars in Toledo, Ohio. Dave: It’s been a few years since you finished up at EVIT and worked with us as an instructional aide. What have you…
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EVIT’s 88.7 The Pulse Earns 27 National Award Nominations in John Drury High School Radio Awards
By 88.7 The Pulse Staff EVIT’s award-winning 88.7 The Pulse is once again making national headlines! Students and alumni from the Radio/Audio Production program have been named finalists 27 times in 16 categories at the prestigious John Drury High School Radio Awards. From creative promos to powerful newscasts, their work proves that the next generation of broadcasters is already here…
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EYE ON EVIT – Meet the SkillsUSA Champions in Radio and Audio Excellence
By: 88.7 The Pulse Staff EVIT Radio/Audio Production students have earned national recognition at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, demonstrating the power and value of hands-on career and technical education. National Champions Rise from EVIT’s Radio/Audio Program Five students from the East Valley Institute of Technology’s Radio/Audio Production program achieved top honors at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Championships in Atlanta.…
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EYE ON EVIT – EVIT Radio/Production Graduate is Hired at Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Studio
By Dave Juday EVIT Radio/Audio Production instructor Dave Juday recently caught up with formerEVIT Radio/Audio Production student Gilbert “Matthew” Estrada to talk about Matt’snew role at Dr. Dre’s Aftermath studio in Los Angeles. Matt graduated from EVIT in May2022. Photo Provided By: Matt Estrada Dave: Congrats Matt! What is your official title & responsibilities with your new position?Matt: I got…
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EVIT’s 88.7 The Pulse Broadcaster’s Win Top National Awards at SkillsUSA
By: Dave Juday and Michael Mallace June 27, 2025 — The talented and passionate broadcasters of 88.7 The Pulse, the award-winning student-run radio station at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), have once again earned top honors. Recent graduates of EVIT’s Radio/Audio Production program won gold and silver medals at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in…
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88.7 The Pulse (KVIT) Featured in National Article on Gen Z’s Role in the Future of Radio
We’re excited to share that 88.7 The Pulse, the student-run FM radio station at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Mesa, Arizona, has been featured in a national article on Current.org. Titled “With Boost from High School Programs, Gen Z is Heading to Public Radio” and written by journalist Chris Thomas, the story highlights how high school radio…
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From High School Volunteer to Professor: Alan Saquella Helps Train the Next Generation of Security Experts at Embry-Riddle
At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus, the classroom looks a little different. Crime scene tape, forensic kits, and lie detection equipment are just a few of the tools students use as they prepare for careers in global security, intelligence, cybersecurity, and forensic science. Leading these immersive, hands-on programs is Professor Alan Saquella, a seasoned investigations expert who has turned decades…
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