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Arizona Republican legislators, Ducey agree on new budget proposal

The Arizona Legislature has agreed upon a state budget that may include significantly larger cuts to higher education.

By Aimee Plante | March 4, 2015

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts will be adding fashion design as a new degree for the school in the near future. (Photo by Sean Logan)

ASU now offers biomimicry program

Students interested in biomimicry now have the option to sign up for the program on March 16.

By America Tapiz | March 2, 2015

ASU leads most diverse faculty in its history

The University’s faculty now includes 23.5 percent minority members and 36.7 percent women.

By Aimee Plante | February 26, 2015

UA Gender & Women's Studies associate professor Sandra Soto explains her views on why adjunct professors deserve better treatment outside of the Administration Building at UA on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Tucson. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Noble/The Daily Wildcat)

Adjunct walkout day exposes dissent among Arizona university staff

Faculty at UA staged a public walkout Wednesday, but ASU faculty are taking a less aggressive approach.

By Corina Vanek | February 25, 2015

'The Problem of Whiteness' professor speaks out about criticism

Amid the major controversy surrounding his course, "The Problem of Whiteness," professor Lee Bebout spoke about the criticism.

By Jessica Suerth | February 22, 2015

Justice studies graduate student and ASU associate professor Robert Poe listens to students at “The Problem with Whiteness 101,” which was a public teach-in at the Memorial Union on Tuesday. Poe addressed a variety of issues with students regarding the controversy around the course. (Daniel Kwon/ The State Press)

ASU associate leads 'Problem of Whiteness 101' teach-in on Tempe campus

Doctoral student and faculty associate Robert Poe said he wants to have a conversation about the meaning behind the “problem of whiteness.”

By Aimee Plante | February 10, 2015

Arizona Board of Regents address proposed $75 million in budget cuts

The Arizona Board of Regents issued a call to action to ensure that more than the $75 million in budget cuts does not increase, while trying to protect Arizona's higher education system.

By Shelby Slade | February 5, 2015

U.S. sociology professors defend ASU Problem of Whiteness course

Following controversy, professors from Pennsylvania, Texas and Connecticut universities defend “Problem of Whiteness” course as a step in the right direction for racial equality.

By Aimee Plante | February 3, 2015

Arizona public universities present to House Committee on performance-based funding

ASU President Michael Crow, NAU President Rita Cheng, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein agreed to redesign the system in which they are funded to a performance-based model during their presentations to a House committee Thursday.

By Maribel Castillo | February 1, 2015

ASU appoints first Title IX coordinator

Jodi Preudhomme was appointed ASU's first Title IX coordinator, shouldered with handling instances involving civil rights violations.

By Corina Vanek | January 28, 2015

Students say ASU application leads to gender discrimination

Non-binary students struggle to identify themselves when university applications offer male and female gender options.

By Aimee Plante | January 26, 2015

ASU dean directs W. P. Carey school with female-led administration

Women make up the majority of senior leadership at the W. P. Carey School of Business, which gives students a new perspective on the business world they will enter after graduation.

By Aimee Plante | January 13, 2015

ASU researcher dies in plane crash in California

ASU mourns the death of professor Alberto Behar, who died in a plane crash over winter break.

By Corina Vanek | January 12, 2015

The main entrance at the Thunderbird School of Global Management on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. ASU recently announced plans to merge with the Thunderbird School of Global Management. (Daniel Kwon/The State Press)

ASU finalizes merge with Thunderbird School of Global Management

The institutions hope students can take advantage of the integrated programs during the fall 2015 semester.

By Corina Vanek | January 12, 2015

Philosophy sophomore and Devils in the Bedroom member Cody Curran helped educate students about sexual health and violence during national AIDS week on Hayden Lawn on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. This is Cody’s third semester as an active member of the organization. (Photo by Carly Traxler)

ASU President Michael Crow approves sexual violence task force recommendations

Crow approved the first set of recommendations set forth by a task force designed to combat sexual violence on campus in the wake of a federal investigation into ASU.

By Corina Vanek | December 4, 2014

Arizona Board of Regents approves Sun Devil Stadium renovation project phase 1

The Arizona Board of Regents on Friday approved the first phase of the renovation of Sun Devil Stadium.

By Jonathan Williams | November 21, 2014

Retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Arizona Center for Law and Society, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in Phoenix. The facility, scheduled to be completed and opened by fall 2016, will host several law-related institutions, including ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

ASU, Phoenix break ground for new law school, promote innovative approach

Retired Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and ASU President Michael Crow spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new ASU law school in downtown Phoenix on Thursday.

By Jacqueline Soto | November 13, 2014

Katie Aguilar (left) and Adam Brown are part of the team from the United Way partnering with ASU to hold a fundraising campaign. (Photo by Ryan Liu)

ASU collaborates with United Way in faculty fundraiser

ASU faculty and United Way hope to raise money for children, hunger, homelessness and financial stability.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 8, 2014

ASU President Michael Crow gets pay raise approved by regents

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a 20 percent pay raise for ASU president Michael Crow and a five-year contract for baseball coach Tracy Smith.

By Kelcie Grega | September 26, 2014

ASU partners with New America to create Future of War project

ASU’s collaborative Future of War project will research the changing nature of war and seek a working international legal framework to accommodate these changes.

By Emi Kamezaki | September 16, 2014

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