ASU COVID-19 Response Team assists those in need in the heart of the Valley
Three days a week, Associate Professor Megan Jehn brings a team of student volunteers into the Pascua Yaqui tribal community of Guadalupe to track and respond to COVID-19. Jehn and her team assist the community with case investigations, contact tracing, delivering supplies and assessing needs. Read More
ASU expert: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing act important for socially diverse neighborhoods
Deirdre Pfeiffer, an ASU expert on neighborhoods and housing strategies in the United States, explains the history of the AFFH, what she views as its strengths, her concerns about its repeal, and how local municipalities can continue making progress toward creating inclusionary and equitable neighborhoods despite the repeal. Read More
Meeting crisis with empathy
Has the pandemic brought communities together or driven them apart? Sometimes crises bring out the strength of a community. People pitch in to help each other after a flood or earthquake. While dealing with the COVID-19 crisis similarly demands strong social cohesion, necessary public health measures like social distancing and the disruption of business and public spaces seem to undermine our underlying sense of community. Read More
ASU ranks among the world's best, landing at top 1% of global rankings
Arizona State University has been rated in the top 1% of institutions of higher education worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings. The ranking out of 20,000 world universities is in part a reflection of the university’s continuous expansion of its global reach through research and education. ASU is a knowledge enterprise that spans multiple subjects, interests and locations around the world. Read More
Statements from ASU President Crow
First, I want to acknowledge that this is a unique time for everyone. Everyone’s life has been affected by the pandemic differently, and we’ve all felt — and continue to feel — a range of emotions stemming from the impact of COVID-19. I have stated from the beginning of this pandemic that one of our key strengths at ASU is our adaptability and our ability to change course quickly as needed. Building on that strength and keeping that mindset will be key to our long-term success as uncertainty remains a companion. I am committed to giving regular updates about our latest COVID-19 management strategy update, which includes an overview of cases within the ASU community. Thank you for your continued service to ASU, our students and our community. Read More
The new face of learning
ASU's Child Development Laboratory staff are developing online activities and games to help younger children, ages 2-5, adapt and find comfort with mask-wearing as the classroom environment changes. Read More
State's 3 universities are powerhouses in struggle against virus
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona have made enormous contributions as first responders since the first case of the coronavirus was discovered in Arizona in January. As we learn from what has happened and appreciate what we have, one of our realizations is that our public investment in ASU, NAU and UofA brings a return that we seldom fully appreciate. Read More
A Message from ASU President Michael Crow
As we move forward with our plans to welcome everyone back to our campuses for the start of the semester on August 20 it is important to remember that campus life will look different in many ways and we will all need to make adjustments. But with the cooperation and care of every member of the ASU community, I am confident that we will have a successful fall semester. Read More