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From renovations to performance incentive, here's what to expect from ABOR this week

Here's what to look out for during the Arizona Board of Regents meeting at UA this week.

By Kelcie Grega | November 18, 2015

SIPX digital course solution opens door for easier document-based learning

The ProQuest owned SIPX digital course solutions provider will bring easier use and management of documents, texts and copyrights to ASU students and faculty.

By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | November 1, 2015

ABOR chair Mark Killian resigns, effective Thursday

Regent Mark Killian has resigned from the Arizona Board of Regents, effective Oct. 1.

By Kelcie Grega | September 29, 2015

Professor Mary Erickson poses for a portrait in her office on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Erickson, who specializes in research in art education, has been teaching at ASU for 48 years.

Professor Mary Erickson continues revival of art with 25 years of teaching at ASU

Art education professor Mary Erickson is a hidden ASU gem celebrating 48 years of teaching.

By Ryan Santistevan | September 28, 2015

Undergraduate Student Government Downtown, Voices of the People Association, discuss barriers to higher education

In a recent New York Times panel discussion, members from Undergraduate Student Government Downtown and Voices of the People Association discussed the barriers to a higher education and some of the ways to break them down.

By Jessica Suerth | September 3, 2015

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Arizona DREAMers, supporters celebrate in-state tuition ruling

Several Arizona DREAMers and supporters held a press conference Friday to discuss the decision by the Arizona Board of Regents to allow DREAMers to pay in-state tuition at all Arizona public universities.

By Jessica Suerth | May 8, 2015

The Arizona Board of Regents is requesting more funding for the state university system for fiscal year 2014. ASU is asking for $113 million from ABOR's budget proposal, which is now being reviewed by Gov. Jan Brewer and will be submitted to the Legislature in January. (Photo by Jessie Wardarski)

After Ducey's latest affront, ASU students must fight for the right to study

It is time for students to rally together against the evisceration of the right to education.

By Editorial Board | March 4, 2015

Oklahoma, where ign'ance comes sweepin' down the plain

It’s time for the education debate to graduate to a higher level.

By Harrison Finzel | February 18, 2015

Sexual exploitation survivor shares story of self discovery

Elaine Richardson visited the West campus to perform her one-woman show, “PHD (Poe Hoe on Dope) to Ph.D.: How Education Saved My Life."

By Aimee Plante | February 12, 2015

On higher education, post-budget Ducey proves to be all talk, no action

Gov. Doug Ducey’s education cuts foreshadow the destruction of Arizona’s public university system as we know it.

By Editorial Board | January 20, 2015

The ice cream man cometh: Ducey drops budget, fails education

Lacking any political courage, Governor Ducey began his term by leaving the state's university system out to dry.

By Harper Neidig | January 19, 2015

Post-Peshawar Massacre: a call for change

When reactions to the world’s problems are more than emotional 5-minute conversations, the solutions to these problems will begin to appear.

By Sydney Maki | January 19, 2015

Civic education vital for school-age children

Arizona Senate Bill 1029 might not be the ultimate solution, but it is a step in the right direction towards fixing voter apathy in the state of Arizona.

By Noah Smith | January 12, 2015

Ducey doesn't follow 'Arizona Roadmap' during inaugural address

During his first speech as governor, Doug Ducey failed to expand on promises he made throughout his campaign.

By Jessica Suerth | January 11, 2015

ASU professor juggles family, career

ASU education professor Kyle Messner adopted two children from China and raised them on her own.

By Laura Davis | December 1, 2014

Why Catholic school is worth it

Mass was an undisputed part of Friday’s schedule and religion class was as demanding as math and literature.

By Sydney Maki | November 19, 2014

Community group leaders involved in the Bridges to High School program prepare to work with middle schoolers and their families. (Photo Courtesy of Nancy Gonzales)

ASU research program Bridges to High School promotes 'positive life trajectories'

Hispanic students are more likely than students of any other ethnic group to drop out of high school early, but a group of ASU professors hope to change this.

By Megann Phillips | November 9, 2014

The future of education is nomadic

The idea behind this vision is a reliance on peer-to-peer collaboration.

By Ryan Lynch | November 6, 2014

Arizona PBS mediator Ted Simons, center, conducts a debate between 9th district congressional candidates Powell Gammill, left, and Kyrsten Sinema, Oct. 20. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Sinema, Rogers, Gammill rely on ASU students in 9th Congressional District election

Studies show that youth voters are influential in elections in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. The three candidates for Congress discuss issues that are important to young voters.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 28, 2014

ASU alumnus could be youngest Tempe Union High School District governing board member to date

If elected this November, ASU alumnus Veekas Shrivastava could be the youngest person to hold a position on the Tempe Union High School District governing board.

By Desiree Pharias | October 27, 2014

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