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Valley Metro implements health safety procedures to combat coronavirus

Valley Metro implements new procedures and promotions to keep passengers safe despite concerns of COVID-19.

By Madeleine Williamson | April 27, 2020

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New report by ASU faculty explores how aging might look in the future

A new report gives four possible scenarios for 2050, considering the ways an ageing society and evolving technology will shape the future.

By Greta Forslund | April 27, 2020

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Smaller in-person classes, hybrid courses possible for ASU come Fall 2020

While it remains unclear what courses at ASU may look like in the fall because of the coronavirus, one thing is certain: They will be happening.

By Andrew Howard | April 27, 2020

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Restaurants near ASU adjust to challenges brought with COVID-19

Local restaurants adapt to challenges brought forth by COVID-19 outbreak in Tempe.

By Madeleine Williamson | April 22, 2020

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Graduate programs adapt to new obstacles for applicants due to COVID-19

W. P. Carey will offer testing waivers and the law school will begin accepting the GRE alongside the LSAT.

By Greta Forslund | April 22, 2020

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Virtual field trips allow students to explore scientific sites from home

Surviving Extinction, a new virtual learning experience offered by ETX, takes users back in time 350 million years to explore extinction and evolution.

By Greta Forslund | April 22, 2020

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ASU's Envisioning the Future writing contest offers $300 to first place winner

ASU students have until May 5 to submit their short stories about the future of society.

By Madeleine Williamson | April 21, 2020

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'A' mountain painted blue to recognize healthcare workers responding to COVID-19

"A" mountain, typically painted gold or white, was painted blue to recognize the efforts of healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Greta Forslund | April 19, 2020

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How to stay healthy while social distancing, isolating during COVID-19

There are various ways one can maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts and students say.

By Melissa Estrada | April 19, 2020

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New satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading offered for honors courses, Barrett says

Barrett, the Honors College will allow students to switch to a "Y" grading option for all HON prefix courses because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Andrew Howard and Wyatt Myskow | April 16, 2020

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ASU creates digital platform promoting education for all

ASU is teaming up with other educational companies to provide free digital educational content to learners around the world. 

By Anusha Natarajan | April 16, 2020

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ASU creates network to aid medical supply production and distribution

ASU launched a PPE response network aimed at connecting organizations to produce and distribute medical supplies. 

By Andrew Howard and Adrienne Dunn | April 16, 2020

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Health disparities increase impact of COVID-19 on communities of color

Minority communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, some researchers and studies state.

By Greta Forslund | April 15, 2020

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Students, faculty clash with University on ASU-wide pass/fail policy

Students, faculty and USGT have called for a University-wide pass/fail system, but ASU said the shift isn't necessary. 

By Grace Lieberman , Wyatt Myskow and Erin Galindo | April 15, 2020

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Faith-based groups at ASU turn to virtual practices

Rather than gathering in person at places of worship, students connect with their faith via Zoom and other livestream services.

By Greta Forslund | April 13, 2020

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ASU student organizations host online events to promote school spirit

Student organizations plan online events to promote school spirit despite being off campus.

By Madeleine Williamson | April 13, 2020

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The mission will go on: Annual Pat's Run goes virtual for 2020

The annual run in honor of ASU legend Pat Tillman was moved online due to COVID-19 concerns. 

By Kevin Pirehpour | April 13, 2020

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ASU students create website to track internship statuses

The site, ismyinternshipcancelled.com, shows the decisions of companies worldwide about whether they will cancel or continue internships. 

By Greta Forslund | April 13, 2020

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Despite training and resources, transgender students still face healthcare barriers on campus

While ASU has resources dedicated for transgender students, many are unaware that these programs exist. 

By Grace Lieberman | April 8, 2020

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ASU professors create virtual COVID-19 archive accessible worldwide

Members of the ASU history department created an online archive for documenting the COVID-19 pandemic for people across the world to contribute to.

By Greta Forslund | April 6, 2020

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