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Hugh Downs, namesake of the school of human communication, dead at 99

Downs' legacy at ASU extends beyond just his name.

By Wyatt Myskow | July 2, 2020

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Local leaders seek further elimination of LGBTQ+ discrimination after Supreme Court ruling

Despite the ruling, LGBTQ+ Arizonans can still face discrimination in housing and public accommodations, local leaders said. 

By Sam Ellefson | June 28, 2020

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ASU, NAU & UA presidents: Universities ready to go online if needed

ASU President Michael Crow said the University is prepared to conduct the fall semester fully online if needed. 

By Wyatt Myskow | June 26, 2020

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Tempe agrees to $2 million settlement over police shooting of 14 year old

14-year-old Antonio Arce was killed by Tempe police in January 2019.

By Jeffrey Horst and Ellie Borst | June 25, 2020

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Biodesign COVID-19 data trends show a continued rise in Arizona cases

ASU Biodesign Institute updated their modeling page to highlight the current COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and Arizona.

By Wyatt Myskow | June 24, 2020

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Over 3,000 students receive CARES Act phishing email

Thousands of students received emails from a phishing scam designed to obtain personal information using the distribution of CARES Act funds as bait.

By Wyatt Myskow | June 24, 2020

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Professors adjust summer class curriculum to COVID-19

A number of professors have built classes from the ground up to help students understand how their field of study is impacted by COVID-19.

By Piper Hansen | June 16, 2020

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ASU Gammage postpones three shows

ASU Gammage announced Tuesday that three Broadway shows will be rescheduled due to changes with the Broadway touring productions. 

By Wyatt Myskow | June 16, 2020

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ASU for You partners with virtual learning channel for K-8 students

Miacademy Learning Channel aims to educate elementary and middle school students through interactive, online resources.

By Anusha Natarajan | June 15, 2020

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Amid a pandemic, recession and protests, businesses in Arizona reopen

Antique Sugar, a vintage clothing store in downtown Phoenix, has reopened. But, the process has not been easy.

By Wyatt Myskow | June 14, 2020

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Crow provides more details on fall semester in ABOR meeting

ASU President Crow gave more details on handing COVID-19 in the fall at an ABOR meeting Friday.

By Wyatt Myskow | June 12, 2020

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University names interim dean of Cronkite School, continues search

Senior Associate Dean Kristin Gilger will serve as the interim dean as the University continues to search for a permanent replacement, according to an email sent by University Provost Mark Searle.

By Piper Hansen | June 10, 2020

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Sonya Forte Duhé will not be next Cronkite School dean

Sonya Forte Duhé will not become the new Cronkite dean after an alleged history of making racist and homophobic remarks was made public by her former students.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 7, 2020

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Cronkite student leaders, faculty call for removal of incoming dean

Four multicultural student organizations joined together in a statement to call for the removal of incoming Cronkite School dean Sonya Forte Duhé.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 6, 2020

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Incoming Cronkite dean has alleged history of racist, homophobic comments toward students

The State Press spoke with 23 of Sonya Forte Duhé’s current and former students who had allegations against her about racist, homophobic and body-shaming comments.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 5, 2020

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Crow, ASU officials detail COVID-19 changes for fall

In a meeting with The State Press Thursday, Crow discussed changes that will be made to campus due to COVID-19 this fall.

By State Press Staff | June 5, 2020

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Crow talks COVID-19 on TV, little communication with students

President Michael Crow has been on the ball talking to national news outlets about what returning to campus will look like, but some students feel out of the loop.

By Piper Hansen | June 3, 2020

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President Crow addresses killing of George Floyd in email to ASU community

ASU President Crow broke his silence on George Floyd Monday evening in an email to students and faculty.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | June 1, 2020

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Hundreds protest death of George Floyd in Phoenix

Protestors gathered in Phoenix Thursday in response to the death of George Floyd, who was killed by Minnesota police Monday. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | May 29, 2020

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Summer 2020 enrollment sets University record

ASU summer enrollment is at a record high amid COVID-19, with over 56,000 students taking summer class. 

By Piper Hansen | May 21, 2020

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