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ASU announces distribution plans for additional emergency relief funds

ASU will distribute $134 million in student aid from funds received from the American Rescue Plan and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations acts.

By Anna Campbell | July 13, 2021

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Shady Park halts operations to implement sound mitigation

To address noise complaints from Mirabella at ASU residents, Shady Park will temporarily pause operations to construct a "step-pyramid" to muffle sounds.

By Anna Campbell | July 8, 2021

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ASU will not require COVID-19 vaccines, testing or masking

In accordance with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order, ASU will not require unvaccinated students to wear masks or get tested for COVID-19.

By Morgan Fischer and Anna Campbell | July 6, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases stay at 13 for third week

ASU reported 13 active COVID-19 cases Monday as mass vaccine sites close across the state.

By Anna Campbell | June 28, 2021

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ASU updates procedural policies for sexual assault hearings, per DOE ask

ASU sent an updated Annual Security Report to the U.S. Department of Education and current students, faculty and employees Friday. 

By Piper Hansen | June 25, 2021

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Architecture program targets accessibility in its redesign

In a field where one out of five new architects identify as a minority, ASU's Design School is implementing changes to the architecture program to increase diversity.

By Anna Campbell | June 25, 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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Active COVID-19 cases stay under 15; Delta variant identified in Arizona

With active COVID-19 cases in the ASU community remaining low, a new variant of the virus, known as Delta, has been found in Arizona.

By Anna Campbell | June 21, 2021

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Retirement complex residents unhappy with music from venue near Mill Avenue

As Shady Park responds to noise complaints from residents at Mirabella at ASU and code violations from the city of Tempe, the venue's community mobilizes on social media.

By Anna Campbell | June 17, 2021

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DOE finds ASU in violation of Clery Act

According to the Department of Education, ASU violated the Clery Act and should begin reevaluating its safety policies and procedures. 

By Piper Hansen | June 16, 2021

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Ducey issues order barring universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccine

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's new executive order prohibits public universities and community colleges from requiring students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of vaccination.

By Morgan Fischer | June 15, 2021

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Students expected to have COVID-19 vaccine by fall, still not required

Students who upload their records of vaccination against COVID-19 won't be required to submit daily health checks or wear masks on campus, ASU announced Monday.

By Morgan Fischer | June 14, 2021

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Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care opens center in Phoenix

The Health Futures Center will expand the Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care and work toward providing more health care solutions.

By Morgan Fischer | June 14, 2021

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ASU announces return to pre-pandemic campus operations

ASU plans to resume pre-pandemic campus operations on July 15 in anticipation of a fully in-person fall semester.

By Reagan Priest | June 11, 2021

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Arizona Board of Regents approves ASU's over $3 billion FY 2022 budget

ASU's fiscal year 2022 budget includes salary increases and anticipates a return to normal campus activities.

By Reagan Priest | June 10, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases falls below 20; vaccine demand slows

Mass vaccination sites are set to close, Arizona surpassed 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered and the ASU community's active case count fell below 20 Monday. 

By Anna Campbell | June 7, 2021

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A student's continuing effort to support Phoenix's unsheltered community

AZ HUGS for the Houseless, formed by ASU student Austin Davis, is continuing to assist Phoenix's unsheltered community this summer after doing so throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Julie Kaplan | June 7, 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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Students issue demands, protest in support of Palestinian community

A group of over 40 protestors marched to the Fulton Center on the Tempe campus to deliver a letter of demands in support of Palestine to ASU President Michael Crow. 

By Anna Campbell | May 28, 2021

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ASU students dedicate time to statewide COVID-19 vaccination efforts

ASU students have been working at state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites to enhance their education and serve the public. 

By Anna Campbell | May 26, 2021

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