Education

ABOR approves ASU associate's degree pilot program

ASU began a third associate's degree program. If the pilot program is successful, the degree will be offered more widely to ASU students.

By Claire Le Gallo | November 3, 2022

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Expanding the canon: how ASU is working with museums to promote diversity

The Heard Museum in Phoenix joined the Master’s Fellowship in Art History, a collaborative program between ASU and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The fellowship is designed to make art museums more diverse.

By Keetra Bippus | November 3, 2022

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Dónde se encuentra actualmente el plan de alivio de la deuda estudiantil de Biden después del bloqueo del viernes

El Departamento de Educación dijo que el programa de condonación de préstamos estudiantiles de la administración Biden avanzará "a toda velocidad" a pesar de la orden judicial en la corte federal de apelaciones.

By Reagan Priest | November 2, 2022

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ASU partners with Smithsonian to increase number of Latinx museum professionals

Eight ASU students were selected to participate in the Smithsonian Institute’s new undergraduate internship for Latinx students.

By Caera Learmonth | October 31, 2022

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Hobbs and Lake both have plans for higher education, here's how they differ

Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake share the importance of higher education but differ on the path they would take.

By Alysa Horton | October 27, 2022

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Where Biden's college debt relief plan currently stands after Friday's block

After a federal appeals court blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, the Department of Education said it will move "full speed ahead" despite the injunction.

By Reagan Priest | October 24, 2022

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Student involved in February GLV altercation to pay fine, attend education class

An ASU student is required to pay a fine and attend an education class to suspend prosecution against her after an altercation at the GLV.

By Andrea Ramirez | October 21, 2022

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The Shroom Society at ASU looks to educate students on fungi

The Shroom Society at ASU educates members on mycology, the study of fungi, through foraging trips, mushroom growing events, education sessions and guest speakers.

By Sherry Fan | October 17, 2022

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Opinion: Arizona's universal school voucher law is bad for public schools and democracy

House Bill 2853 is yet another heavy blow to Arizona's struggling public school system; worse than that, it's a reflection of lawmakers restricting democratic processes.

By Mia Osmonbekov | October 12, 2022

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New construction projects break ground on ASU campuses

Construction is booming at ASU with over 150 projects occurring on and around the campuses, including new academic and residential buildings.

By Alyssa Bickle | October 6, 2022

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Opinion: Extreme political rhetoric is a direct threat to education. Experts need to combat it

When experts and academic leaders choose apologies and ambivalence over conviction, it is as if they aren’t even showing up to the debate. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | September 14, 2022

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Opinion: Loan Forgiveness is the beginning, free public college should be the goal

The Biden administration's action to cancel some student loan debt was a start, but our goal should be higher– free public college in the U.S.

By Aaron Stigile | September 7, 2022

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Gov. Doug Ducey appoints DC lobbyist and business executive to ABOR

Gov. Doug Ducey recently named Gregg Brewster and Doug Goodyear as two new appointees to the Arizona Board of Regents, the state's governing board over ASU, NAU and UA.

By Tori Gantz | April 18, 2022

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Fewer Arizona high schoolers enrolling in college concern state, ASU

ASU, UA, NAU and ABOR are looking to get more Arizona high school graduates on the path to college after an ABOR report found declining enrollment numbers.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 21, 2022

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Crow tells ABOR the University is functioning despite low state funds

President Michael Crow's State of the University lasted two hours and updated ABOR on the financial state of ASU.

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 14, 2022

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Afghan refugees start their studies at ASU

The students will start taking classes at Global Launch to help their English skills and successfully transition to ASU, as well as general studies classes. 

By Morgan Fischer | January 29, 2022

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Gov. Doug Ducey ignores rising COVID-19 cases in final State of the State

Gov. Doug Ducey's eighth and final State of the State Address barely mentioned COVID-19 as Arizona's cases soar.

By Morgan Fischer and Alexis Waiss | January 10, 2022

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Opinion: The fox running onto the ASU football field symbolizes a larger issue

A wild animal ran onto the field during an ASU football game on Nov. 6, 2021, and symbolizes a bigger issue of humans overtaking wildlife habitats.

By Alex Marie Solomon | November 29, 2021

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Opinion: Personal finance courses should be mandatory in college

Personal finance courses should be mandatory in college so as to set up students for success following graduation.

By Alex Marie Solomon | November 17, 2021

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WeGrad program set to launch in Spring 2022

WeGrad is a rebrand of the American Dream Academy and aims to provide families with the tools to ensure their child's academic success.

By Lauren Kobley | October 21, 2021

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