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The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is in the planning stages of implementing the One Square Mile Initiative, a program that aims to benefit one of the youngest and most populous communities in Phoenix: Maryvale.

The initiative is to help students in Maryvale achieve higher education by setting aside money for scholarships, internships and study abroad opportunities.

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Dale Larsen, professor of practice and director of community relations for Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, has been voted as Chairman of the Arizona State Parks Board for a 2nd consecutive year. Larsen was recently nominated by Governor Ducey to fulfill a new 6 year term on the State Parks Board. The nomination was approved and confirmed by the full State Senate during the current legislative session.

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