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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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COVID-19 cases at ASU continue to decline as Phoenix lifts mask mandate

ASU reported 31 active COVID-19 cases, a continued decrease from last week. The city of Phoenix also lifted its mask mandate Wednesday, following the city of Tempe.  

By Morgan Fischer | May 24, 2021

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ASU scholarship recipients focus on digital divide with elementary students

This year's ASU Gammage Scholars project addressed the digital divide through a jump-a-thon and five-week course plan. 

By Piper Hansen | May 24, 2021

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The last academic year was tough. Now, students prepare for the next one

The past academic year came and went quickly. Some students said they struggled and hope going to campus will be safe when they return.

By Piper Hansen | May 20, 2021

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Accelerated nursing program to launch at ASU's Lake Havasu campus

The fall semester will bring a cohort of nursing students to ASU's Lake Havasu campus through an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

By Anna Campbell | May 19, 2021

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ASU COVID-19 cases drop below 50 as mask mandates lift in Tempe

ASU active COVID-19 cases decline as the guidelines for face coverings change at the University and city level. 

By Anna Campbell | May 17, 2021

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Cronkite school names Battinto L. Batts Jr. as incoming dean

After the Cronkite school rescinded Sonya Forte Duhé's offer for the position of dean nearly a year ago, Battinto L. Batts Jr. has been named as the school's next dean. 

By Anna Campbell | May 13, 2021

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Fire at ASU's ISTB 7 caused by 'spontaneous combustion' of materials

A fire on ASU's Tempe campus at the new Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 7 was caused by "spontaneous combustion" of construction materials.

By Reagan Priest | May 13, 2021

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Fire breaks out on roof of ASU's ISTB 7 construction site

Construction material on the roof of the new Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 7 near ASU's Tempe campus caught fire on Tuesday night.

By Reagan Priest | May 11, 2021

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ASU to receive $191 million from federal government for students, University

ASU will receive over $191 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, and the University will use the funding to support students and mitigate pandemic losses. 

By Anna Campbell | May 11, 2021

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Cronkite School hosts open student meeting with leading dean candidate

Battinto L. Batts Jr. visited with students for the second time as a leading candidate for the position of Cronkite School dean.

By Piper Hansen | May 7, 2021

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Face covers no longer required outdoors on campus for vaccinated people

ASU is no longer requiring students and employees who are vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear face covers outdoors, but it will continue to require them indoors.

By Anna Campbell | May 7, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine expected for students but not yet required, Crow says

In a Q&A with The State Press, ASU President Michael Crow gave updates on the Fall 2021 semester, proposed rape crisis center, LIFT action items and the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Wyatt Myskow , Anusha Natarajan and Piper Hansen | May 5, 2021

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