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The Back to School Bus Tour in Old Main on Wednesday afternoon featured panelists of various leaders in the education field to answer ASU students’ questions. ASU President Michael Crow, Alejandra Ceja, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, and Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education, Kent Scribner, superintendent of Phoenix Union High School District, and Freeman Hrabowski, University of Maryland president, were on the panel. (Photo by Shawn Raymundo)

Arne Duncan talks student loans, collegiate athletics

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke with the State Press about student loans, post-college careers and collegiate athletics from his “Strong Start, Bright Future” Back-to-School Bus Tour.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | September 10, 2013

Sandusky scandal prompts university policy reviews

ASU is one of 55 BCS football schools that reviewed its policies following Penn State's sex-abuse scandal.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | September 3, 2013

Tuition increase leaves students with extra expenses

ASU raised tuition after losing $200 million in state funding. Students feel the impact as they pay tuition bills for the fall 2013 semester.

By Karen Loschiavo | August 22, 2013

ASU in off-court turf battle with GCU

ASU officials are opposed to Grand Canyon University moving to Division I athletic play because of GCU's for-profit tax status.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 30, 2013

A view of the Nursing Innovation building, which houses a healthy living office. Inside, employees and students a like are encouraged to try new methods of working efficiently and healthfully. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Office design creates healthy, inviting workplace

The Nursing and Health Innovation II building has opened on the Downtown campus, and employees of the colleges who occupy it have already noticed healthy changes to their workplace environment.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 23, 2013

Jasmine Lester, who reports that she was sexually assaulted by an ASU professor, speaks at an event in Washington D.C. According to Lester, this is not an isolated case, and many students who have been sexually assaulted or harassed need to speak up. (Photo courtesy of Katie Baumann.)

Alumna travels to DC to speak about ASU sexual harassment

ASU alumna Jasmine Lester spoke Monday at a rally in the Nation's capitol, encouraging the Department of Education to enforce Title IX sexual harassment rules more strongly.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 16, 2013

Construction at Gammage, MU to provide shade, solar energy

Solar panel construction projects outside of the Memorial Union and near Gammage Auditorium have caused some summer commuting delays but will be completed by November.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 9, 2013

Shown is an example of a native American artifact that was found in Arizona. While it was not found on campus, many artifacts of varying preservation are found regularly. (Photo Courtesy of Glen E. Rice)

Archaeological history revealed during University construction projects

A recent excavation after the demolition of fraternity residences on Alpha Drive holds much promise for painting picture of ancient people's lives.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | July 9, 2013

Ritual drummers at ASU’s powwow event beat rhythmically as members of various tribes dance to the beat. At ASU, members from over 60 different tribes attend classes. (Photo By Dominic Valente)

ASU excels in educating, graduating American Indians

American Indian students from a wide range of tribes use the help and guidance of University support services to achieve their academic goals.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 25, 2013

ASU has moved forward with a plan to demolish Lot 59 by Sun Devil Stadium, to make way for a corporate office with State Farm. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Developments to eliminate parking

More than 2,000 parking spots will be eliminated as the University plans on developing two new projects.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

SAE officially banned after multiple incidents

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter privileges have been officially revoked, according to ASU officials.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

Students are not currently able to see how their respective professors did on their ASU evaluations, and some students have begun to complain because of it (Photo by Molly Smith).

Professor evaluations complete but unavailable to students

Professor evaluations from the spring 2013 semester are available for faculty and deans to review, but students have no access to these or any other University records regarding professor performance.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 18, 2013

A view of Lot 59 from “A” Mountain. State Farm plans to build their newest headquarters on this parking lot, facing Tempe Town Lake. (photo by Dominic Valente.)

Office complex to replace Lot 59

A new multi-use retail and office space has been approved by the Tempe City Council and will be located on land owned by ASU.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

A view of ASU's Downtown Campus, a rapidly growing satellite of ASU Tempe. Even though tuition at ASU has gone up, the increases are comparable across the geographic region, and the University has balanced the effect by continuing to allow ASU to grow. (Photo by Dominic Valente.)

Study: 'ASU is model for higher education reform'

A recent study has named ASU as one of six universities nationwide that excels in offering economically unique and structurally innovative higher education opportunities.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

University proposing plans to develop hotel, conference center

The University will submit plans to ABOR on Thursday to develop a hotel and conference center on Mill and University.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 11, 2013

Business junior Josh Sinclair and Willow take a ride in Sinclair’s car in Tempe. At only 11 months Willow is well behaved in the car, according to Sinclair. (Photo by Katie Dunphy)

Federal government: 'Dorms OK for dog days'

A recent statement issued by the federal government said therapy animals, mainly dogs, are allowed in university housing.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | June 4, 2013

ASU Student Services is implementing a new plan in the fall to help prospective ASU students in high school succeed. (Photo by Dominic Valente)

Program to prepare high school students for college

The Future Sun Devil Families program aims to prepare high schoolers and their families for college by offering weekly workshops.

By Nicholas Palomino Mendoza | May 21, 2013

West campus program earns national recognition

The Communication Assessment and Learning Lab at the West campus, which coaches students on public speaking, has become the eighth school to earn national certification.

By Josh Thrall | April 22, 2013

ASU faces lack of funding for deferred maintenance, repairs

With an aging campus and a lack of funding, ASU is having to make do with old systems and units.

By Shelby Slade | April 17, 2013

Arizona Board of Regents approves tuition increases

The Arizona Board of Regents voted Thursday to increase ASU's tuition by 3 percent.

| April 4, 2013

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