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Christopher Boone was appointed to dean of the School of Sustainability earlier this month after being named the interim dean in March. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Christopher Boone instated as dean of School of Sustainability

The School of Sustainability recently named interim dean Christopher Boone as the school's new dean.

By Logan Newman | October 23, 2013

Arizona university presidents receive incentive pay

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a $40,000 incentive payment for ASU President Michael Crow.

| October 9, 2013

ASU freezes tuition rates for in-state undergraduate students

ASU President Michael Crow announced Monday that tuition rates for in-state undergraduates will remain the same for the 2014-15 school year.

By Joey Hancock | October 8, 2013

One of ASU's law professors, Diane Humetewa, was just nominated by President Obama to the US District Court. She does most of her work in her office in Discovery Hall on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

ASU law professor nominated for U.S. District Court Judge

A law professor was nominated last week by the White House for the position of U.S. District Court Judge in Arizona.

By Joey Hancock | October 2, 2013

Arizona Vice President of the Mayo Clinic, Wyatt Decker, President Michael Crow, and Dr. Richard Carmona, announce an agreement to expand the current partnership between ASU and the Mayo Clinic, Thursday evening at the Arizona Science Center . Former U.S Surgeon General, Richard Carmon, lead a discussion on the future of Health Care, and the role ASU wants to take in building that future. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

Regents discuss tri-university task force

The Arizona Board of Regents held a meeting Thursday to discuss issues surround the three state universities including the new task force to provide better safety to students and the community.

By Joey Hancock | September 26, 2013

Leaders to bring health care innovation to Arizona

Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, Mayo Clinic vice president and ASU President Michael Crow took part in a discussion to bring innovation into the world of medical care delivery Wednesday evening in downtown Phoenix.

By Joey Hancock | September 25, 2013

ASU awards performance-based pay raise to 80 percent of faculty

Teachers received merit-based salary adjustments at the beginning of the fiscal year.

| September 19, 2013

ASU student government passes appropriations bill

USG senators met Tuesday evening to vote on the college council funding bill involving the appropriation of $30,000 to Tempe campus colleges.

By Joey Hancock | September 17, 2013

Regents to create student safety task force

The Arizona Board of Regents will create a task force aimed at reviewing student safety and tailoring suggestions to each of Arizona's three public universities on how to create a safer environment for students.

By Mark Remillard | September 17, 2013

ASU adjunct professor's struggle for First Amendment rights triumphs in court

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on an adjunct professor's lawsuit and granted free speech protection to professors.

By Savannah Harrelson | September 12, 2013

The Back to School Bus Tour in Old Main on Wednesday afternoon featured panelists of various leaders in the education field to answer ASU students’ questions. ASU President Michael Crow, Alejandra Ceja, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, and Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education, Kent Scribner, superintendent of Phoenix Union High School District, and Freeman Hrabowski, University of Maryland president, were on the panel. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Arne Duncan talks student loans, collegiate athletics

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke with the State Press about student loans, post-college careers and collegiate athletics from his “Strong Start, Bright Future” Back-to-School Bus Tour.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | September 10, 2013

Sandusky scandal prompts university policy reviews

ASU is one of 55 BCS football schools that reviewed its policies following Penn State's sex-abuse scandal.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | September 3, 2013

Tuition increase leaves students with extra expenses

ASU raised tuition after losing $200 million in state funding. Students feel the impact as they pay tuition bills for the fall 2013 semester.

By Karen Loschiavo | August 22, 2013

ASU in off-court turf battle with GCU

ASU officials are opposed to Grand Canyon University moving to Division I athletic play because of GCU's for-profit tax status.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 30, 2013

A view of the Nursing Innovation building, which houses a healthy living office. Inside, employees and students a like are encouraged to try new methods of working efficiently and healthfully. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Office design creates healthy, inviting workplace

The Nursing and Health Innovation II building has opened on the Downtown campus, and employees of the colleges who occupy it have already noticed healthy changes to their workplace environment.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 23, 2013

Jasmine Lester, who reports that she was sexually assaulted by an ASU professor, speaks at an event in Washington D.C. According to Lester, this is not an isolated case, and many students who have been sexually assaulted or harassed need to speak up. (Photo courtesy of Katie Baumann.)

Alumna travels to DC to speak about ASU sexual harassment

ASU alumna Jasmine Lester spoke Monday at a rally in the Nation's capitol, encouraging the Department of Education to enforce Title IX sexual harassment rules more strongly.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

Construction at Gammage, MU to provide shade, solar energy

Solar panel construction projects outside of the Memorial Union and near Gammage Auditorium have caused some summer commuting delays but will be completed by November.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 9, 2013

Shown is an example of a native American artifact that was found in Arizona. While it was not found on campus, many artifacts of varying preservation are found regularly. (Photo Courtesy of Glen E. Rice)

Archaeological history revealed during University construction projects

A recent excavation after the demolition of fraternity residences on Alpha Drive holds much promise for painting picture of ancient people's lives.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 9, 2013

Ritual drummers at ASU’s powwow event beat rhythmically as members of various tribes dance to the beat. At ASU, members from over 60 different tribes attend classes. (Photo By Dominic Valente)

ASU excels in educating, graduating American Indians

American Indian students from a wide range of tribes use the help and guidance of University support services to achieve their academic goals.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 25, 2013

ASU has moved forward with a plan to demolish Lot 59 by Sun Devil Stadium, to make way for a corporate office with State Farm. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Developments to eliminate parking

More than 2,000 parking spots will be eliminated as the University plans on developing two new projects.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

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