Education
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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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