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Gov. Ducey tells Regents he's committed to higher education

Gov. Doug Ducey told the Arizona Board of Regents he's prepared to work with them on Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | April 9, 2015

Present, future students call on the Board of Regents to change tuition rates for deferred action students

Students and community members gathered Tuesday to show solidarity and support for DACA recipients and also call on the Arizona Board of Regents to allow these students to pay the in-state tuition rate.

By Shelby Slade | April 7, 2015

Crow: ASU, Starbucks partnership can be example for higher education

ASU President Michael Crow says the Starbucks and ASU partnership shows commitment to the future of higher education.

By Shelby Slade | April 7, 2015

ASU President Michael Crow appointed to State Board of Education

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed ASU President Michael Crow to the State Board of Education, where he will fill the position left by UA President Ann Weaver Hart.

By Corina Vanek | April 1, 2015

ASU Foundation denies contribution was used for campaigns

The ASU Foundation said it donated money to promote higher education, not political campaigns.

By Corina Vanek | March 30, 2015

ASU President Michael Crow addresses effect of budget cuts in online forum

In an effort to create transparency and build a relationship with students, ASU President Michael Crow held a university-wide forum to answer student questions.

By Jessica Suerth | March 27, 2015

ASU professor among seven involved in funding disclosure inquiry

ASU professor Robert C. Balling Jr. is being investigated by the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources about disclosing from where his research funding came.

By Corina Vanek | March 25, 2015

ASU office, student awareness can protect information online

ASU officials say student awareness, as well as levels of protection against hacks ensure information safety for the University.

By Corina Vanek | March 15, 2015

Arizona Republican legislators, Ducey agree on new budget proposal

The Arizona Legislature has agreed upon a state budget that may include significantly larger cuts to higher education.

By Aimee Plante | March 4, 2015

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts will be adding fashion design as a new degree for the school in the near future. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU now offers biomimicry program

Students interested in biomimicry now have the option to sign up for the program on March 16.

By America Tapiz | March 2, 2015

ASU leads most diverse faculty in its history

The University’s faculty now includes 23.5 percent minority members and 36.7 percent women.

By Aimee Plante | February 26, 2015

UA Gender & Women's Studies associate professor Sandra Soto explains her views on why adjunct professors deserve better treatment outside of the Administration Building at UA on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Tucson. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Noble/The Daily Wildcat)

Adjunct walkout day exposes dissent among Arizona university staff

Faculty at UA staged a public walkout Wednesday, but ASU faculty are taking a less aggressive approach.

By Corina Vanek | February 25, 2015

'The Problem of Whiteness' professor speaks out about criticism

Amid the major controversy surrounding his course, "The Problem of Whiteness," professor Lee Bebout spoke about the criticism.

By Jessica Suerth | February 22, 2015

Justice studies graduate student and ASU associate professor Robert Poe listens to students at “The Problem with Whiteness 101,” which was a public teach-in at the Memorial Union on Tuesday. Poe addressed a variety of issues with students regarding the controversy around the course. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU associate leads 'Problem of Whiteness 101' teach-in on Tempe campus

Doctoral student and faculty associate Robert Poe said he wants to have a conversation about the meaning behind the “problem of whiteness.”

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

Arizona Board of Regents address proposed $75 million in budget cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents issued a call to action to ensure that more than the $75 million in budget cuts does not increase, while trying to protect Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | February 5, 2015

U.S. sociology professors defend ASU Problem of Whiteness course

Following controversy, professors from Pennsylvania, Texas and Connecticut universities defend “Problem of Whiteness” course as a step in the right direction for racial equality.

By Aimee Plante | February 3, 2015

Arizona public universities present to House Committee on performance-based funding

ASU President Michael Crow, NAU President Rita Cheng, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein agreed to redesign the system in which they are funded to a performance-based model during their presentations to a House committee Thursday.

By Maribel Castillo | February 1, 2015

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