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Asteroid (90388) Philchristensen, a Main Belt asteroid, was named after Professor Phil Christensen. (Photo courtesy of Nikki Cassis)

ASU professors gain fame 360 billion kilometers from home

David Williams and Phil Christensen are the two newest ASU professors to have asteroids named after them.

By Logan Newman | July 24, 2014

Tempe Police: Woman trespasses in house looking for restroom

The woman entered through an unlocked back door after the home's resident locked her out.

By Julia Shumway | July 23, 2014

An artistic rendition of the arrays that are used and spots that are used for diagnosis on the arrays. (Image courtesy of Stephen Johnston)

ASU researchers discover new ways to diagnose cancer

ASU professors have found a new method of disease testing that could revolutionize early detection of cancer in patients.

By Ian C. Beck | July 23, 2014

B.o.B and Far East Movement performed for students at the 2012 Fall Welcome Concert. Rap artist Mac Miller will headline this year’s Fall Welcome Concert on Aug. 19 at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Sam Rosenbaum)

Mac Miller to headline Fall Welcome Concert

Popular rap artist Mac Miller will be the opening act of the Fall Welcome Concert.

By Ian C. Beck | July 22, 2014

Eight, Arizona PBS, which has a station broadcast from the Cronkite building, will fully merge with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Cronkite, PBS restructure to fully merge

By merging completely, Eight, Arizona PBS and the Cronkite school will work on innovating journalism services, distributing content and creating a "teaching hospital."

By Logan Newman | July 17, 2014

Walter Cronkite's legacy continues at journalism school five years after death

Five years after Walter Cronkite's death, ASU's journalism school that bears his name is continuing his legacy.

By Andrew Nicla | July 17, 2014

The ASU Foundation held a water drive from June 9 to June 24. Volunteers collected 11,018 bottled waters to be donated to the Salvation Army. (Photo courtesy of ASU Foundation)

ASU Foundation thrives in open, healthy environment

Named one of the top 75 companies to work for in the state of Arizona, the ASU Foundation embraces open communication and a health-oriented workspace.

By Ian C. Beck | July 17, 2014

Tempe Police: Man arrested with marijuana after making finger guns at officers

Officers pulled over the man's car when a passenger made finger guns and a "pop pop pop" noise at officers, then found a medicine bottle of marijuana in his pocket.

By Julia Shumway | July 16, 2014

Press Release: The State Press goes all-digital

This fall, The State Press at Arizona State University will become an all-digital publication — the first major university student newspaper to do so, according to an announcement from ASU Student Media.

By Editorial Board | July 16, 2014

A new online resource on myASU, the Service Center, will help guide students to find answers and solutions to their problems. (Screencapture courtesy of Crystal Gustavson)

Service Center serves as all-in-one help portal on myASU

Students will soon have access to a new feature called the Service Center, which will be a portal for all the help a student might need online.

By Ian C. Beck | July 16, 2014

Jewish Arizonans on Campus welcomes new rabbi

The former ASU JAC rabbi, Yehuda Weiss, accepted a job position at Northwestern University in Chicago, opening the door for the Goldstein family.

By Logan Newman | July 16, 2014

Tempe Police: Scottsdale Community College football player shoplifts at Sports Authority

The man told police he stole the items so he wouldn't have to ask his mom for money.

By Julia Shumway | July 9, 2014

PetSitnStay offers alternative to traditional kennel treatment

Two ASU alumni have created a business promoting personalized pet-sitting while owners travel.

By Logan Newman | July 9, 2014

Crystal Daigle teaches Sharra, a community volunteer, how to make a Resiliency Rose. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Daigle)

Tempe artist creates installation publicizing stigma of chronic illness

A Tempe artist who has overcome cancer and chronic illness is taking her life experience and creating an art project to spread awareness of the cultural stigma that being sick is shameful.

By Samantha Bero | July 9, 2014

ASU, Thunderbird School of Global Management in discussions to merge

Thunderbird's internationally renowned school of management could become part of ASU in the coming year.

By Ian C. Beck | July 8, 2014

Desire Djekoula, 14, Faysal Abillo, 14, Espoir Mutabyizigwa, 14, Yousif Andegay, 14, and Souvenir Alagnama, 14, hold U.S. scarfs and banners. They all play for Team Milan. (Photo courtesy of Alondra Vázquez)

Phoenix soccer club gives refugee children fresh start

Of the 200 kids who played in the North Phoenix Christian Soccer Club last year, 130 were refugees.

By Maggie Spear | July 7, 2014

ASU recently partnered with the city of Phoenix to create programs that look to transform waste streams into economic development for the area. (Photo by Axel Everitt)

Phoenix launches new composting program

The city of Phoenix's landfill diversion program aims to divert 40 percent of waste into reusable resources by 2020.

By Maggie Spear | July 7, 2014

Herberger in process of developing fashion design program

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is known for its wide variety of arts-related majors, but is missing out on fashion.

By Logan Newman | June 27, 2014

Florence Nkurc and her daughter Geoy wait in line for a photo booth at Phoenix World Refugee Day in the A.E. Building in Phoenix on June 21. (Photo by Sean Logan)

Arizona offers a safe haven for newly displaced refugees

Despite a cold reputation, Arizona is one of the most receptive places for displaced peoples to resettle.

By Maggie Spear | June 26, 2014

Tempe Police: Man, daughter see naked woman in park

The man and his 10-year-old daughter were walking through Tempe Beach Park when they saw an intoxicated woman laying in the grass with her pants down.

By Julia Shumway | June 25, 2014

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