From academic advising to counseling to tutoring centers, Arizona State University offers a vast array of support to help new college students settle into campus life. But what about parents? How can a university support their journey as well? Navigating …
Plato feared the artist. The ancient Greek philosopher, the original source of the notion that art imitates life, found imagery, at best, an entertaining illusion — at worst, a dangerous deception. In her book, “Plato’s Fear,” Ajit Maan writes, “Neither …
A group of Arizona State University students traveled across the Atlantic to see firsthand how officials of three European nations handle big emergencies and how they react to climate change and sustainability issues compared with their counterparts in the …
This Independence Day, millions will celebrate the holiday with barbecues, family gatherings, fireworks and recognition of our country’s Founding Fathers. An Arizona State University professor also wants Americans to ponder the backbone of our independence …
When Deborah Helitzer took over as dean of the College of Health Solutions, she faced the challenge of trying to do something that hadn’t been done before. As she steps down from the position on June 30, she’s proud of what she’s accomplished on the job …
Lattie Coor sees his home state of Arizona as a beautiful place of endless opportunity, and as president of Arizona State University, he worked to make sure the people of Arizona saw the university that way too. Coor traces his history and years of public …
In addition to delivering regular curriculum, teachers often find themselves being asked to answer questions about myriad topics, and sometimes sensitive ones, like politics and religion — topics that become much more contentious during an election year. “ …
Four exceptional staff members who have displayed an unwavering commitment to enhancing graduate education at Arizona State University were recently recognized with the Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence. Their innovative approaches and tireless …
One method for seeing beyond the capabilities of the human eye is polarimetric imaging. However, the standard design of polarimetric microscopes is bulky, large and hard to use outside of a laboratory setting. Yu Yao, an associate professor of electrical …
Although he now holds the title of executive vice president of operations for Arizona Public Service Company, or APS, the largest electric company across the state, Jacob Tetlow had a humble beginning. “I delivered pizza for about seven years in Mesa while …
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has named an Arizona State University public affairs professor to its prestigious list of research associates. Maryann Feldman, Watts Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Management in the School of Public …
In 1788, 13-year-old Eugène-François Vidocq, the son of a wealthy merchant in Arras, France, stole his father’s set of silver plates. And so began a life of crime that resulted in dozens of heists and several thrilling prison escapes — and inspired the …
Students who graduate from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University are used to making an impact. Now, they’re breaking records. According to data from the American Bar Association, ASU Law counted a record 39 judicial clerkships …
As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, the alliance is more important than ever in light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the global threat to democracy, according to experts who convened at Arizona State University on Monday. The McCain Institute at ASU …
The jagged peaks in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains National Park are home to the rare gelada monkey. It is the only place in the entire world where the endangered animals — nicknamed the “bleeding-heart monkey” for the special splash of red color that covers …
In 2017, Hurricane Maria became the largest catastrophe in the history of Puerto Rico, killing over 3,000 people, knocking out power to nearly all of the island and causing more than $100 billion in damages. The hurricane also destroyed 63% of the …
Editor’s note: This is part of a monthly series spotlighting special collections from ASU Library’s archives throughout 2024. Arizona State University’s LGBTQ+ Studies Collection isn’t just a repository for historically underrepresented communities; it’s a …
Working from the premise that the nonprofit sector can provide meaningful and fruitful career paths for people in nearly any profession, a grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust will enable Arizona State University to engage students from multiple …
Young galaxies in the early universe experienced significant bursts of star formation, producing large amounts of ionizing radiation. However, their great distances have made direct studies of their stellar content challenging. Using the James Webb Space …
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