Education
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Inside the Press Room: What I Learned Attending EVIT’s Federal Education Press Conference
By: Harlie McCrite One of my most memorable experiences as an EVIT student was attending a press conference with US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on August 25th. The event, held on EVIT’s main campus focused on education and an opt-in proposal designed to create a fairer education system. Attending a real press conference and hearing the discussion firsthand gave…
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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon Visits the East Valley Institute of Technology
By: Oliva Mae On August 25, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon made the trip to our very own East Valley Institute of Technology to tour the campus and learn about the more than 50 CTE programs the school has to offer. She also concluded the visit with a press conference where she talked about a new program in the…
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EVIT 88.7 The Pulse Radio Students Earn 17 Nominations at John Drury National High School Radio Awards
Students from the Radio/Audio Production program at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) are celebrating major national recognition. 88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) scored 17 finalist nominations across 13 categories at the 2025–2026 John Drury National High School Radio Awards. The finalists were announced on Monday, August 11, with overall winners set to be unveiled during the official awards ceremony…
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What is The Rock-A-Thon?
By: Miraculous Brown The Rock-A-Thon: Arizona’s Amazing 48 Hour Radio Marathon Starting in 2025, 88.7 The Pulse has been running an annual fundraising radio-thon called the Rock-A-Thon. The Rock-A-Thon is where the radio station broadcasts live for 48 hours straight. No prerecorded shows, just live hosts in the studio, concerts and your favorite music all weekend long. What makes the…
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Rock A Thon 2026 Returns to 88.7 The Pulse
By: 887thepulse.com Staff Rock A Thon is coming back to 88.7 The Pulse, and we are excited to announce that the 48 hour live broadcast fundraiser will take place from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2026. As the student powered radio station at the East Valley Institute of Technology, The Pulse continues to give young broadcasters a place…
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EVIT’s 88.7 The Pulse Earns 16-National Finalist Nominations in First Year Competing at IBS High School Media Awards
By Lance Reece November 24, 2025 The Pulse Radio students/staff in EVIT’s Radio/Audio Production program were nominated as finalists in 16 different categories at the 2025-26 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) High School Media Awards. The nominations were announced on Wednesday, with the winners to be unveiled during an awards ceremony on February 20, 2026 in New York City. Current EVIT…
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EVIT’s 88.7 The Pulse Wins Big at the 2025 John Drury High School Radio Awards
EVIT’s 88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) scored big at the 2025 John Drury High School Radio Awards, bringing home multiple national honors including Broadcaster of the Year for Matthew Cavazos and awards for Best Featured News Story, Best Talk Show, and Best Specialty Music Show.
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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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