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After 25 years turning Saint Mary's into a basketball powerhouse, Randy Bennett finally said yes to his hometown team. A sudden health crisis sent him to the hospital for 10 days, but now he's building Arizona State's comeback story.
After the successful Artemis II mission, Arizona State University scientists are already preparing for humanity's next giant leap: landing astronauts on the Moon in 2027. From training crews in lunar-like desert craters to guiding missions from Earth, Arizona is helping write the next chapter of space exploration.
Skylar Grayson spent months going down wrong research paths during her astrophysics PhD, but her advisor taught her that detours are actually how science works. This May, she graduates with top honors from Arizona State University and heads to Canada to continue exploring the universe.
Arizona State University researchers just cracked a mystery that could lead to new treatments for tularemia, a deadly tick-borne disease so potent that just 10 bacterial cells can cause infection. For the first time, scientists isolated and studied the proteins that help this dangerous pathogen survive inside human cells.
Arizona State University students will pitch breakthrough technology projects to investors and industry leaders during the state's inaugural AZ Tech Week, featuring over 300 events connecting Arizona's booming tech community. From game design demos to drone exhibitions, the April 6-12 celebration puts student innovation front and center.
Over 5,700 Arizona students turned everyday frustrations into real inventions this year, from cat toys to robotic trash collectors. Their creations competed at Arizona State University in a statewide contest teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs.
A couple who met at Arizona State University in 1986 turned their college romance into a thriving California winery that now ships quality, affordable wine to all 50 states and 15 countries. Their secret? Lessons learned in the Arizona desert and a dream to make great wine accessible to everyone.
Thailand is turning its semiconductor ambitions into reality with Arizona State University's help, creating a regional training center that tackles the chip industry's biggest bottleneck: skilled workers. The partnership is transforming how universities teach semiconductor science across Southeast Asia.
Arizona State University police are putting two electric patrol trucks through a six-month trial to see if EVs can handle the demanding reality of 24/7 law enforcement in extreme heat. The results could reshape police fleets nationwide.
Arizona State University's police department is launching a groundbreaking six-month pilot program with three electric trucks on 24/7 patrol duty. They're aiming to prove these vehicles can save money while keeping communities safe.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.