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ASU community active COVID-19 cases increase after fall semester ends

With most students off-campus for winter break, the University still reports an increase in active COVID-19 cases.

By Piper Hansen | December 10, 2020

SAILS continues to accommodate student needs through the pandemic

Staff and faculty say SAILS operations haven't changed since going remote amid the pandemic, but for some students, new challenges have arisen from online learning.

By Analisa Valdez | December 4, 2020

Chicanos Por La Causa donates computers to families in need

The Help Our Kids Connect program through Chicanos Por La Causa, started by an ASU student intern, is helping provide families the technology they need for their children to attend school remotely.

By Alli Cripe | December 4, 2020

ASU ends fall semester with 3,357 cumulative COVID-19 cases

ASU finished the fall semester with 3,357 cumulative COVID-19 cases reported within its community since Aug. 1.

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | December 3, 2020

Maria Anguiano named executive vice president of ASU's Learning Enterprise

Maria Anguiano has been named the executive vice president of the ASU Learning Enterprise, striving to broaden the reach of education.

By Sabrina Kenoun | December 3, 2020

Crow says despite imperfections, ASU managed COVID-19

University President Michael Crow said the semester was successful and more concrete plans for spring are still pending.

By Wyatt Myskow , Piper Hansen and Kacey Wilson | December 2, 2020

ASU will have stricter returning COVID-19 testing policies for spring semester

ASU has issued new testing protocols for students living on-campus in the spring semester.

By Wyatt Myskow | December 2, 2020

How ASU secured COVID-19 testing materials, personal protective equipment

While the whole world was trying to track down PPE and test supplies, the University moved quick in locking down vendors.

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

Nancy Gonzales soon to be University's next executive vice president and provost

Nancy Gonzales, the current dean of natural sciences, will be the University's next executive vice president and provost.

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

COVID-19 concerns prevalent in Arizona as ASU's numbers continue to fluctuate

Despite social distancing policies, face-covering requirements, the Community of Care campaign and free testing, thousands of students and faculty have been infected since Aug. 1.

By Piper Hansen | December 1, 2020

Sun Devil dad cooks up 800,000 followers, 9 million likes on TikTok

An ASU dad is finding internet fame and connecting with his family through his cooking videos on TikTok.

By Kacey Wilson | November 30, 2020

Book collection in ASU libraries showcases Indigenous stories

The #LandBack Movement is highlighted in ASU Libraries during Native American Heritage Month to bring attention to Indigenous peoples' perspectives and histories.

By Anusha Natarajan | November 29, 2020

After pre-Thanksgiving testing surge, ASU's active COVID-19 cases decrease

The University has added 130 positive COVID-19 tests since Monday among students and faculty.

By Jeffrey Horst and Ellie Borst | November 26, 2020

Students adjust travel plans, reflect on decisions to move to Tempe

As they prepare to return home until the spring semester, some students reflect on their decision to come to Tempe and their experience this semester.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | November 24, 2020

ASU community passes 3,000 cumulative COVID-19 cases since Aug. 1

Active COVID-19 cases increased in Monday night's update and helped push cumulative cases to above 3,000.

By Wyatt Myskow | November 23, 2020

Innovation Quarter offers opportunities to learn over winter break

ASU is offering free noncredit courses students can take in between semesters to remain academically engaged and learn new skills.

By Lauren Kobley | November 23, 2020

Center for Indian Education celebrates 60th anniversary with webinar series

The Center for Indian Education is hosting a series of five webinars to commemorate their work.

By Sabrina Kenoun and Travis Robertson | November 23, 2020

Demotivating but flexible: Student workers deal with online operations

Student workers and employers have had to adapt their programs to transition virtually as University operations have moved and remained online.

By Kristen Apolline Castillo | November 21, 2020

As state COVID-19 infections hit marks not seen since July, ASU sees decline

Active COVID-19 cases decreased by 102 since Monday's update to a total of 347 within the ASU community.

By Piper Hansen | November 19, 2020

Alumni startup Requiren connects artists to custom-made art seekers

Requiren is an online platform where customers can request custom paintings from artists around the country.

By Lauren Kobley | November 19, 2020

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