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Looking to go more green, ASU and Phoenix plan to expand composting

Both the city of Phoenix and ASU are looking to expand compost operations for use by residents and students.

By Kaden Ryback | September 14, 2021

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Meet the ASU Hacking Club

Formerly known as pwndevils, members of the ASU Hacking Club discuss their rebrand and goals for the year.

By Olivia Persyn | September 12, 2021

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How an ASU program helped a student business working to turn poop water into plants

ASU alumnus Travis Andren is taking his business, Lemna, to new levels with his recent completion of a new master's program. Lemna is working to revolutionize wastewater management in animal agriculture. 

By Claire Braggs | September 8, 2021

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For some, poetry is an art. For Rosemarie Dombrowski, it is medicine.

Phoenix Poet Laureate and ASU lecturer Rosemarie Dombrowski uses her poetry for healing and connecting students in the classroom.

By Kaden Ryback | September 1, 2021

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ASU student works up a sweat with athletic clothing brand

Emma Vollrath, an ASU business student, launched Emma Lou, an athletic clothing brand selling yoga pants, sports bras and shorts, last year.

By John Sanders | August 12, 2021

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Tempe leans into wastewater analysis as fewer people seek COVID-19 tests

The wastewater testing program, launched in 2018 to test for opioids and transitioned to COVID-19 in March 2020, looks to improve public health in the Tempe community. 

By Morgan Fischer | June 22, 2021

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New molecular sciences bridge program to support underrepresented students

The American Chemical Society is bringing its bridge program to ASU to help Black, Latine and Indigenous students find a path to doctoral-level studies.

By Anna Campbell | June 2, 2021

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'In the business of poking holes'

ASU professor Robert Balling is the author of several books that question the severity of global warming's consequences, and his work is said to have played a role in the climate change skeptic movement.

By Chris Scragg and Jessica Myers | April 22, 2021

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Climate stories invite feedback to update the Tempe Climate Action Plan

Graduate students partner with Tempe's sustainability director to create climate stories and solicit resident feedback for the Climate Action Plan update. 

By Nancy Lam | April 22, 2021

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Starbucks research center to open on Tempe campus

ASU and Starbucks have partnered to form new research center focused on making greener stores and more sustainable food options.

By Grace Lieberman | April 17, 2021

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ASU receives $8 million grant to train unemployed, underemployed workers

A new grant to ASU from the U.S. Department of Labor will help train Arizonans for mid- to high-skill positions in information technology, cybersecurity and other sectors.

By Josh Geenen | April 15, 2021

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Nanotechnology company partners with ASU to create lab in Mesa

Nanotechnology company MECHnano is partnering with ASU to build and work in a lab to advance their work with the help of students.

By Luke Chatham | April 14, 2021

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ASU-led NASA Mission to Psyche moves to next step in spacecraft construction

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory received the body for the Psyche spacecraft, which will be used to complete the ASU-led Mission to Psyche.

By Luke Chatham | April 14, 2021

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New partnership between ASU and SRP addresses climate change

The Salt River Project and ASU announced a long-term partnership focusing on sustainable and educational programs to combat climate change.

By Alyssa Marksz | April 1, 2021

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Local businesses await students' return to campus as restrictions lift

Businesses serving the ASU community are holding out for renewed foot traffic in the Fall 2021 semester to increase sales after a year of economic hardship.

By Anna Campbell | April 1, 2021

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ASU researchers identify new COVID-19 virus variant in Arizona

A new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 was identified in Arizona by ASU researchers.

By Josh Geenen and Justin Spangenthal | April 1, 2021

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New Innovation Center opens at Phoenix Biomedical Campus

ASU hosted a ceremony for the opening of the Wexford building at the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.

By Grace Lieberman | March 30, 2021

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12-year-old to attend ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration

12-year-old Alena Wicker will study astronomical and planetary science and chemistry at ASU starting in the Fall 2021 semester.

By Judah Moya | March 30, 2021

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ASU leads Arizona site for a clinical trial on smoking cessation drug

ASU researcher heads clinical trial site for smoking cessation medication. 

By Josh Geenen | March 30, 2021

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ASU researchers target seafood waste in federally funded investigation

ASU researchers join collaborative project with the National Science Foundation, Johns Hopkins University and University of Florida on seafood sustainability challenges.

By Lizbet Flores | March 29, 2021

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