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Pat Tillman Veterans Center continues veteran aid, celebrates 10th anniversary

Ten years after its grand opening, the Pat Tillman Veterans Center continues to provide student veterans with the necessary resources when returning home. 

By Lauren Kobley | September 8, 2021

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ASU reports 312 positive cases within community

Positive COVID-19 cases increased to 312 this week at ASU.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | September 7, 2021

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Student performance organizations at ASU prepare for in-person meetings

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased, dance clubs are hopeful that they can conduct in-person sessions and live performances again.

By Rithwik Kalale | September 1, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases across ASU nearly double after first full week of classes

ASU reported over 306 positive cases within in the community after the first full week of in-person classes.

By Rithwik Kalale | August 30, 2021

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How faculty is making 'ASU work' during the fall semester

With conflicting protocols from ASU administration, faculty members are quickly becoming the front line for handling new COVID-19 cases in the classroom. 

By Anna Campbell | August 29, 2021

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ASU will provide a third COVID-19 shot on case-by-case basis

ASU will offer additional COVID-19 vaccine doses starting Sept. 20 on a case-by-case basis for immunocompromised individuals, but a broad implementation plan has yet to be developed.

By Morgan Fischer | August 27, 2021

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Thunderbird School working with feds to help former fellows leave Afghanistan

The Thunderbird School is working with the U.S. Department of State to help its former fellows out of the country after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.

By Morgan Fischer | August 25, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases rise to 159 after welcome week

ASU reported over 100 positive cases in its community for the first time since April.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | August 23, 2021

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Students move into new Downtown Phoenix dorm

Students have moved into Fusion on First, the newest residence hall on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus.

By Bella Dortch | August 21, 2021

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Full return to campus brings all-time enrollment high, COVID-19 threats

ASU's 2021-22 school year began with record-breaking enrollment numbers, but some students worry the return of crowded classrooms will be short-lived.

By Morgan Fischer and Anna Campbell | August 20, 2021

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Teaching through the pandemic was a 'painful process'

With ASU Sync gone, multiple faculty members reflect on teaching in a pandemic and what lessons they will implement in the future.

By Piper Hansen | August 18, 2021

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What you need to know about ASU's Fall 2021 semester

With ASU campuses transitioning back to fully in-person, the Fall 2021 back-to-school guide answers students' FAQs.

| August 16, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases rise to 95 the week classes start

With more than 75,000 students coming to campuses this week for classes, COVID-19 cases continue to rise within the ASU community. 

By Morgan Fischer | August 16, 2021

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Students eager to learn in person as they move into a new 'normal'

As of Aug. 4, around 60% to 65% of incoming first-year students — including in-person and online — responded to a survey and said they were vaccinated against COVID-19.

By Anna Campbell | August 14, 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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Masks now required to be worn in certain ASU buildings

ASU updated COVID-19 guidance to require face coverings in "certain indoor settings," including classrooms where social distancing isn't possible.

By Reagan Priest | August 11, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with classes 10 days away

Arizona has reported its highest case count in months as the University prepares to welcome thousands back on campus on Aug. 19. 

By Anna Campbell | August 9, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases within ASU remain same as last week

As newly reported COVID-19 cases rise nationwide, ASU updated its mask guidelines to "strongly recommend" masking indoors in congruence with the CDC's mask guidelines. 

By Morgan Fischer | August 2, 2021

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ASU updates guidelines to 'strongly recommend' masking indoors

The University updated its COVID-19 policy in response to the CDC's guidelines for all individuals to mask up indoors, but it will not require masks, per Gov. Ducey's order.

By Anna Campbell | July 30, 2021

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Former ASU officials, professor indicted in procurement fraud scheme

Three former ASU employees were indicted on counts related to fraud after siphoning money to a former Higley High School District superintendent.

By Anna Campbell | July 28, 2021

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