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SAE officially banned after multiple incidents

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter privileges have been officially revoked, according to ASU officials.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Students are not currently able to see how their respective professors did on their ASU evaluations, and some students have begun to complain because of it (Photo by Molly Smith).

Professor evaluations complete but unavailable to students

Professor evaluations from the spring 2013 semester are available for faculty and deans to review, but students have no access to these or any other University records regarding professor performance.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

A view of Lot 59 from “A” Mountain. State Farm plans to build their newest headquarters on this parking lot, facing Tempe Town Lake. (photo by Dominic Valente.)

Office complex to replace Lot 59

A new multi-use retail and office space has been approved by the Tempe City Council and will be located on land owned by ASU.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

A view of ASU's Downtown Campus, a rapidly growing satellite of ASU Tempe. Even though tuition at ASU has gone up, the increases are comparable across the geographic region, and the University has balanced the effect by continuing to allow ASU to grow. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Study: 'ASU is model for higher education reform'

A recent study has named ASU as one of six universities nationwide that excels in offering economically unique and structurally innovative higher education opportunities.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

University proposing plans to develop hotel, conference center

The University will submit plans to ABOR on Thursday to develop a hotel and conference center on Mill and University.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

Business junior Josh Sinclair and Willow take a ride in Sinclair’s car in Tempe. At only 11 months Willow is well behaved in the car, according to Sinclair. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

Federal government: 'Dorms OK for dog days'

A recent statement issued by the federal government said therapy animals, mainly dogs, are allowed in university housing.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 4, 2013

ASU Student Services is implementing a new plan in the fall to help prospective ASU students in high school succeed. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Program to prepare high school students for college

The Future Sun Devil Families program aims to prepare high schoolers and their families for college by offering weekly workshops.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 21, 2013

West campus program earns national recognition

The Communication Assessment and Learning Lab at the West campus, which coaches students on public speaking, has become the eighth school to earn national certification.

By Josh Thrall | April 22, 2013

ASU faces lack of funding for deferred maintenance, repairs

With an aging campus and a lack of funding, ASU is having to make do with old systems and units.

By Shelby Slade | April 17, 2013

Arizona Board of Regents approves tuition increases

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Thursday to increase ASU's tuition by 3 percent.

| April 4, 2013

Regents committee discusses need for funding, raising tuition

The Arizona Board of Regents met Friday to discuss the state universities' need for funding and raising tuition rates.

By Amy Medeiros | March 30, 2013

President Michael Crow speaks at a hearing about the proposed 3 percent tuition increase for ASU students next year. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Regents hear from ASU community about tuition increases

On Wednesday, the Arizona Board of Regents hosted a hearing for Arizona university students and faculty to share their thoughts and concerns about proposed tuition increases.

By Josh Thrall | March 27, 2013

First faculty pay raise in years to be based on performance

The new fiscal or academic year will bring a pay increase to faculty and staff members whose evaluations show high performance.

By Paulina Pineda | March 21, 2013

Markie the mascot stops by the Starbucks counter in the MU to greet the baristas and other students nearby. He was walking around campus on Friday afternoon to promote on Mark-It Day March 7th. (Photo by Perla Farais)

ASU introduces Markie the Sunspot to promote philanthropy

The ASU Foundation, which directs philanthropy for the University, hopes to get students involved with its mission during Mark It Day, a 37-hour event that aims to raise $73,373 Thursday.

By Amy Medeiros | March 6, 2013

Crow addresses student concerns about DREAMer tuition, Sparky

University President Michael Crow held a Q&A session on the Downtown campus with students on Tuesday.

By Danielle Grobmeier | March 5, 2013

Sparky shows off his new threads at a press conference inside the Memorial Union on March 1. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

ASU mascot Sparky changes appearance to reach broader audience

Arizona State partnered with Disney on changes to the mascot, which were unveiled at a Friday news conference.

By Master Tesfatsion | March 1, 2013

New Regents president focuses on improving economy through education

ABOR President Eileen Klein will focus on improving the Arizona economy through increased higher educational attainment during her three-year term.

| February 27, 2013

Lecture begins push toward education-based campus tobacco ban

A lecture on the Tempe campus Friday focused on the effects of tobacco and the new policy that will ban tobacco use from all ASU property.

By Jacqueline Solis | February 17, 2013

Arizona Students' Association sues Regents over funding loss

The Arizona Students' Association sued the Arizona Board of Regents in response to a Thursday board decision to make a formerly mandatory $2 fee an opt-in.

| February 12, 2013

Gov. Brewer recommends increased funding for ASU, NAU in budget proposal

Gov. Jan Brewer’s budget recommendation shows increased state funding going to ASU and NAU in an effort to provide per-student state funding equal to that of the UA.

By Stephanie Habib | February 11, 2013

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