ASU water policy expert addresses new concerns about state’s precious resource
Arizona will receive another reduction of Colorado River water and the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted a dry winter in the Southwest. So what does that mean for Arizonans going forward? Read More
Impact of COVID-19 on tribal nations
ASU has a very strong commitment to indigenous communities, in particular, the Native American tribes in Arizona. The university’s efforts to provide access to higher education for Arizona’s Native American communities is extensive and has been put to the test during the global health crisis brought on by COVID-19. Read More
Arizona's Rio Salado designated as 20th Urban Waters Federal Partnership project
The designation of the Rio Reimagined-Rio Salado Project in Arizona will provide resources to improve surface water quality and foster a connection between the river and residents of the surrounding area — helping to strengthen communities, promote economic development and protect the river ecosystem as a valued natural and cultural asset. Read More
New 'Devils in the Details'
ASU's efforts to provide access to higher education for Arizona’s Native American communities is extensive and has been put to the test during the global health crisis brought on by COVID-19. Read More
America is at a 'speak-up moment,' says comedian W. Kamau Bell
"I want to tell the young people now that there has not been a speak-up moment maybe in the history of the country like this, where white people have to listen," said comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell during an ASU town hall on Black Lives Matter and the pandemic of racism. Read More
ASU's overall enrollment up 7.6% over fall 2019 with multiple ways to learn
Sun Devils aren't letting the pandemic slow down their academic journey. ASU successfully launched its fall semester on Thursday, August 20, welcoming more than 127,500 students — its largest student community in university history — with multiple learning modalities that allows students the flexibility to learn in a way that best serves their needs. Read More
Decision-makers can now track Arizona’s economic resilience to target those hit hardest
Responses to the pandemic have created devastating shocks across sectors. To help monitor these shocks and understand how Arizona is addressing them, ASU's Knowledge Exchange for Resilience initiative has developed the Economic Resilience Dashboard to help understand and monitor the health of the state’s economy. Read More
ASU partners to launch Virtual Teacher Training Institute to support Arizona teachers and students
A new, $7.5 million partnership will help the state’s K–12 teachers deliver quality instruction and support for online and blended learning environments as Arizona grapples with the challenges of starting a school year during a pandemic. The institute is a collaboration with Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Department of Education and Helios Education Foundation. Read More