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BUDGET BATTLE: David Martinez, the government affairs director of the Arizona Students' Association, spoke Wednesday night at the ASASUD meeting about his efforts at the State Capitol to lobby against budget cuts at Arizona schools. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Downtown says ‘No to Budget Cuts’

Two organizations are collaborating with Downtown Phoenix students to voice opinions about how to stop the government from making more university budget cuts.

By Tiana Chavez | February 2, 2011

USG debates stance against on-campus firearms

The Undergraduate Student Government has taken the first step toward officially opposing three bills introduced in the state Legislature that would allow firearms on campus.

By Katie Shoultz | February 1, 2011

The Round-Up: Week of Jan. 24

A weekly review of the important news happening around ASU, Arizona, and the country.

By Andrew Hedlund | January 27, 2011

ABOR to vote on permanent 40 percent nonresident cap

Next month, the Arizona Board of Regents will vote on whether to permanently raise the out-of-state student population cap to 40 percent at all three state universities.

By Harmony Huskinson | January 26, 2011

AZUN program to be terminated in July

The Arizona Universities Network online degree program connecting ASU, NAU and UA will no longer be available for students after July 1.

By Christina Silvestri | January 25, 2011

ABOR to consider increase of out-of-state students

The Arizona Board of Regents will vote in February on whether or not to raise the percentage cap on out of state students from 30 to 40 percent.

By Haley Buntrock | January 23, 2011

University presidents urge lawmakers to limit cuts

The presidents of Arizona’s three state universities urged lawmakers to consider the effects of taking more money from the university system.

By Katie Shoultz | January 19, 2011

ASU starts solar energy master’s degree program

ASU’s engineering school launched the first-ever professional science master’s degree in solar energy in Arizona this semester.

By Mary Shinn | January 19, 2011

Fall break added to 2012 academic calendar

Multiple changes to the academic calendar have been approved to start in spring 2012, including an earlier start date, the addition of fall break and shorter class options during fall and spring semesters.

By Katie Shoultz | January 18, 2011

Brewer proposes $170 million cut for universities

Gov. Jan Brewer recommends cutting $170 million from the university system, including taking about $80 million from ASU’s state funding.

By Katie Shoultz | January 17, 2011

SAVE THE TREES: A recent study from ASU and Canon discovered that if ASU prints double-sided, as opposed to single-sided, 3,500 trees could be saved each year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Study reveals cost-effective printing options for ASU

ASU could save three million liters of water and 3,500 trees just by printing double-sided, according to a study conducted by Canon and ASU.

By Alex Ferri | November 18, 2010

ABOR looks for next ASU student regent

The governing body of the state’s three public universities is currently accepting applications for ASU’s next student regent.

By Cale Ottens | November 17, 2010

Student coalition fights back against education cuts

ASU students are organizing to limit tuition increases and the damage to school services that state budget cuts could have on the University.

By Mary Shinn | November 16, 2010

Crow talks tuition in open forum

Speaking at an open forum on the Downtown campus Wednesday afternoon, ASU President Michael Crow fielded dozens of student questions on various topics.

By Michael Reppenhagen | November 3, 2010

Gaming certificate could expand

An ASU professor hopes to develop a computer gaming degree program out of a current certificate program.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 27, 2010

Funding troubles puts question mark on Lake Havasu campus

ASU is having trouble getting funding for a new campus in Lake Havasu City.

By Jonathan Reid | October 25, 2010

Law school plans shift to private funding

Officials are considering running ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law on private funds and expanding the size of the school, which may raise tuition for law students.

By Cale Ottens | October 11, 2010

LEARNING IN CHINA: ASU President Michael Crow spoke at a reception Wednesday, celebrating the launch of the University's Chinese Language Flagship Program. This program allows ASU students to take courses while also preparing them for the professional work force of China. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU celebrates Chinese immersion program

The University’s Chinese Language Flagship Program celebrated a continuation of its relationship with the National Security Education Program.

By Michael Reppenhagen | October 6, 2010

Program pushes redesign of Arizona’s higher education system

A website that launched Monday to help Arizona college students transfer schools might be a sign of a makeover of the state’s higher education system.

By Cale Ottens | October 5, 2010

Education secretary calls for U.S. to ‘again lead the world’

In a national conference call with college journalists Monday, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan stressed the importance of higher education and the need for financial aid reform.

By Cale Ottens | October 4, 2010

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