Arts and Entertainment

Ted Simons named Best TV Host by Phoenix New Times

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017

Ted Simons, managing editor and host of “Arizona Horizon,” was named Best TV Host of 2017 by Phoenix New Times. The magazine recognized Simons because, they say, he “digs deep […]

“Books & Co.” host Alberto Rios’ book of poems chosen by NEA for national Big Read initiative

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017

When he was a child in the small Arizona border town of Nogales, ASU Regents’ Professor Alberto Rios saw a poem written on the wall separating the United States and Mexico. Today, his own poem, “Border Lines,” is inscribed in glass at the Nogales-Mariposa Port of Entry.

‘Arizona Horizon’ at 36

This fall, “Arizona Horizon” turns 36 – making it the longest-running local show in the state.

Donor Profile: Remembering Louise Solheim

Friday, Sept. 1, 2017

We were saddened to learn that Mrs. Louise Solheim, a longtime friend and supporter of Arizona PBS, passed away this summer at the age of 99. Her generous support over […]

Donor profile: Stu & Jan Sills

Thursday, June 1, 2017

“I remember the very first ‘Nova’ episode I ever saw,” says Arizona PBS donor Stu Sills. He describes a scene that examined a tadpole’s eye. Or at least it was […]

‘Hooked Rx’: Student Production Raises Awareness About Prescription Abuse

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

On Jan. 10, 2015, every major broadcast television station in Arizona and 100 radio outlets came together to simultaneously air a 30-minute, commercial-free documentary produced by Arizona State University students […]

Journalism students celebrate innovation

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

“Imagine a fun, festive atmosphere where students and faculty get to drive robots or look at 360 video or see the latest camera and microphone technology — that’s Innovation Day. […]

Donor Profile: Eleanor Light

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

Scottsdale resident Eleanor Light is used to being a trailblazer. She was one of very few female chemists when she began her career in research on top secret government projects, […]

The Cronkite School celebrates 100 years of the ‘Most Trusted Man in America’

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

As anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” Walter Cronkite set the gold standard for broadcast journalism, shepherding the nation through the Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War and the beginning of […]

Arizona PBS KIDS: Quality Kids Programming 24/7

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

On January 16, 2017, Arizona PBS is launching an all-new 24/7 children’s channel dedicated to providing quality educational programming. The new channel, Arizona PBS KIDS, will feature an array of […]