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ASU merit scholarships change requirements

ASU has changed the GPA and credit requirements for its merit scholarships in hopes of promoting student success and encouraging graduation in four years.

By Kirsten Hillhouse | October 4, 2010

ASU becomes first university to develop geolocation mobile app

ASU became the first university to develop its own private geolocation mobile phone application last Wednesday when it released Spark, a location-based social networking service for students.

By Alex Ferri | September 28, 2010

STADIUM RENOVATION: A bill signed Saturday by Gov. Jan Brewer will give ASU the money needed to renovate Sun Devil Stadium. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Business fee to fund Sun Devil Stadium renovation

The University Athletic Facilities District bill allows ASU to charge a fee to businesses located on campus. Money from the fee will go toward funding renovation projects of ASU’s athletic facilities.

By Cale Ottens | September 26, 2010

Scholarship supports students interested in public service careers

A new scholarship program offered by the University is opening up doors for students who have a passion for public service.

By Uriel J. Garcia | September 13, 2010

Regents to re-examine state’s university funding model

The Arizona Board of Regents plans to discuss at its next meeting a new model for state university funding that is based on performance instead of growth.

By Cale Ottens | September 13, 2010

ASU honors troops with tickets

With help from the Salute to Our Troops program, ASU donated 5,000 football tickets to military personnel at Saturday's game in honor of Sept. 11.

By Cailyn Bradley | September 13, 2010

ASU works to familiarize students with education initiative

University officials are working to familiarize students with an initiative connected to a poll about K-12 education.

By Jaclyn Gettinger | September 12, 2010

ASU sees record enrollment, retention numbers

ASU breaks previous enrollment records, according to the preliminary twenty-first day enrollment figure.

By Cale Ottens | September 9, 2010

West campus finalizing expansion plans

ASU officials are finalizing plans for a new dorm, dining hall and recreation facility on the West campus scheduled to open fall 2012.

By Mary Shinn | September 7, 2010

SET ON PERFECTION: Sophomore middle blocker Erica Wilson prepares a spike after a set up from junior setter Cat Highmark at practice last week. The Sun Devils open their season Friday at the Dayton Flyer Classic. (Photo by Andy Jeffreys)

Traffic spike slows Blackboard

University officials are working to fix problems that have slowed Blackboard significantly so far this semester.

By Adam Sneed | August 26, 2010

Game Day Initiative to spark Sun Devil spirit

ASU's Game Day Initiative seeks to generate enthusiasm for Sun Devil athletics among ASU's growing student population.

By Arielle Hurst | August 25, 2010

ASU calls Goldwater report ‘seriously flawed’

ASU administration officials fired back against a report that found American universities are devoting more resources to their administrations than they are to faculty, research and service.

By Yvonne Gonzalez | August 23, 2010

UNITING STUDENT LEADERS: Downtown ASU Undergraduate Student Government president Christian Vasquez and vice president Jessica Abercrombie hope to help downtown student government in a positive direction after last year. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Downtown leaders move forward following disputed election

The Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown met to discuss creating a judiciary party to review last semester’s a disputed elections.

By Mary Shinn | August 22, 2010

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The MU is currently under construction, adding new stores and remodeling old ones. The project in set to be finished in August.

Smoothie shop, renovated market to open in Memorial Union

There will be new changes coming to ASU’s Memorial Union this fall, including a renovated and renamed Devils’ Market and a new yogurt and smoothie shop.

By Rheyanne Weaver | July 18, 2010

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LAW SUIT: Former student Anna Babler, filed a civil action lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents on June 21 arguing ASU violated sexual harrasment laws under Title IX.

Former student sues ABOR over sexual assault case

The lawsuit claims ASU failed to comply with its obligations under Title IX, which holds the University responsible for protecting students from sexual harassment and to take action when harassment occurs.

By Kyle Patton and Joseph Schmidt | July 18, 2010

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ADVISORY BOARD: President Crow was appointed to the U.S Department of Commerce's new advisory council Teusday.

ASU President Michael Crow appointed to Obama's entrepreneurship advisory council

ASU President Michael Crow was named a member of the new National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tuesday, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

By State Press Staff | July 14, 2010

Business school creates scholars program to aid at-risk youth, lower class

The W. P. Carey School of Business has created a comprehensive and free “bridge program” intended to aid underrepresented and economically disadvantaged high school students in their transition to college.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 11, 2010

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SAFETY FIRST: ASU recently collaborated with Tempe Fire and Police departments for scenes in a new safety training video filmed on campus.

Tempe fire, ASU police collaborate with EHS in lab safety video

ASU recently collaborated with Tempe Fire and ASU Police departments for scenes in a new lab safety training video filmed on campus.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

ASU seeks to purchase new Tempe building

During the Arizona Board of Regents Capital Committee meeting in May, ASU requested approval to purchase a building in the CenterPoint Development in downtown Tempe.

By Joseph Schmidt | July 5, 2010

ASU makes administrative changes for coming school year

According to University officials, creating new positions and hiring new administrators are part of improving ASU’s programs and quality of education.

By Rheyanne Weaver | June 27, 2010

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