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ASU updates procedural policies for sexual assault hearings, per DOE ask

ASU sent an updated Annual Security Report to the U.S. Department of Education and current students, faculty and employees Friday. 

By Piper Hansen | June 25, 2021

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Architecture program targets accessibility in its redesign

In a field where one out of five new architects identify as a minority, ASU's Design School is implementing changes to the architecture program to increase diversity.

By Anna Campbell | June 25, 2021

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Cindy McCain nominated as ambassador to UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture

Cindy McCain would join the international fight against hunger if confirmed as U.N. ambassador.

By Reagan Priest | June 23, 2021

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Active COVID-19 cases stay under 15; Delta variant identified in Arizona

With active COVID-19 cases in the ASU community remaining low, a new variant of the virus, known as Delta, has been found in Arizona.

By Anna Campbell | June 21, 2021

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ASU alumnus Jon Rahm wins first career major at 2021 U.S. Open

ASU alumnus Jon Rahm won the 2021 U.S. Open Sunday, the first major tournament victory of his career.

By Leo Tochterman | June 21, 2021

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Retirement complex residents unhappy with music from venue near Mill Avenue

As Shady Park responds to noise complaints from residents at Mirabella at ASU and code violations from the city of Tempe, the venue's community mobilizes on social media.

By Anna Campbell | June 17, 2021

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DOE extends Title IX protections to LGBTQ+ students

The new Department of Education interpretation of Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, reversing Trump-era guidance.

By Reagan Priest | June 17, 2021

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Former ASU VP of government affairs enters Arizona's 2022 gubernatorial race

Former ASU vice president of government affairs Matt Salmon has entered the 2022 Arizona gubernatorial race.

By Reagan Priest | June 17, 2021

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NCAA investigating ASU football for possible recruiting violations

The NCAA is investigating ASU football for possible recruiting violations, according to a report from The Athletic.

By Leo Tochterman | June 16, 2021

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DOE finds ASU in violation of Clery Act

According to the Department of Education, ASU violated the Clery Act and should begin reevaluating its safety policies and procedures. 

By Piper Hansen | June 16, 2021

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Students expected to have COVID-19 vaccine by fall, still not required

Students who upload their records of vaccination against COVID-19 won't be required to submit daily health checks or wear masks on campus, ASU announced Monday.

By Morgan Fischer | June 14, 2021

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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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ASU hires Willie Bloomquist as next baseball head coach

Former ASU baseball player Willie Bloomquist was announced as the next head coach for the Sun Devils.

By Justin Spangenthal | 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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ASU baseball loses consecutive games, eliminated from postseason

ASU was eliminated from the Austin Regionals after suffering consecutive losses to Fairfield University and the University of Texas.

By Justin Spangenthal | June 7, 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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ASU plans to permit full capacity at home football games

Ray Anderson announced Sun Devil Athletics is "moving forward with plans" to open Sun Devil Stadium at full capacity for home football games this fall.

By Justin Spangenthal | June 7, 2021

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ASU fires baseball head coach Tracy Smith

ASU baseball head coach Tracy Smith has been dismissed from his role after seven years as coach.

By Leo Tochterman | 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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