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ASU Local Grads 77% First-Gen Students to Degrees
Community Heroes•May 18

ASU Local Grads 77% First-Gen Students to Degrees

Seventeen students graduated from ASU Local's Los Angeles and Long Beach programs in May, marking the largest cohort yet from a hybrid learning model designed for working adults and parents. Among them were first-generation students who balanced jobs, families, and decades-long breaks from education to earn their degrees.

Google News - Graduation Success•3 min read
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Innovation•May 14

International Student Leads 180,000 at ASU While on F-1 Visa

Shaurya Manglik became Arizona State University's first international student body president at just 18 years old, managing a $1 million budget and advocating alongside senators. Now graduating with honors in robotics engineering, he's proving that belonging isn't about where you're from.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
ASU Gets $4M to Unlock Psychedelic Therapy Benefits
Health & Wellness•Aug 22

ASU Gets $4M to Unlock Psychedelic Therapy Benefits

Arizona State University just secured $4 million to figure out which patients can benefit most from psychedelic therapy for depression and PTSD. The breakthrough research could help millions who don't respond to traditional treatments.

Google News - New Treatment•3 min read
ASU Adds $1M to Scholarships, Lowers Requirements
Solutions•Feb 6

ASU Adds $1M to Scholarships, Lowers Requirements

Angelo State University just made college more affordable for hundreds of students by expanding its premier scholarship program and adding $1 million in annual funding. More students will now qualify for awards of up to $52,000 over four years.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
ASU Enrolls Record 200,000 Students With 119K Online
Innovation•Aug 15

ASU Enrolls Record 200,000 Students With 119K Online

Arizona State University just made history by enrolling more than 200,000 students for the first time, with nearly 120,000 choosing online learning. The milestone shows how higher education is evolving to meet students where they are.

Google News - Education Milestone•2 min read
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Innovation•May 12

Corporate Worker Earns Biology Master's, Pursues Research

Christina Jackson traded a decade in corporate engineering to rediscovery her passion for science, earning a Master's in Biology from ASU Online while working full time. Now she's preparing for PhD programs and contributing original research on desert plants.

Google: scientific discovery•3 min read
ASU Police Test Electric Patrol Trucks to Cut Costs
Innovation•Feb 19

ASU Police Test Electric Patrol Trucks to Cut Costs

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.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
ASU Police Test Electric Trucks in Blazing Arizona Heat
Innovation•Feb 21

ASU Police Test Electric Trucks in Blazing Arizona Heat

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.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•3 min read
30 Full Scholarships for African Tech Leaders at ASU
Solutions•Sep 10

30 Full Scholarships for African Tech Leaders at ASU

Arizona State University is offering 30 fully funded master's scholarships to young African professionals pursuing technology and innovation degrees. The program covers everything from airfare to housing while building the next generation of leaders.

Google News - Innovation Technology•2 min read
ASU's GAME School Trains Next Gen of Gaming Innovators
Innovation•Feb 11

ASU's GAME School Trains Next Gen of Gaming Innovators

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.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
Thailand and ASU Build Southeast Asia's Chip Training Hub
Innovation•Mar 13

Thailand and ASU Build Southeast Asia's Chip Training Hub

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.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)•3 min read
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Community Heroes•Jul 20

ASU Drops Eminent Domain Case Against Phoenix Home

Arizona State University has withdrawn its eminent domain lawsuit against a historic Phoenix home after community pushback. The decision marks a major victory for preservationists and the homeowners who fought to save their property.

Google News - Historic Victory•2 min read
ASU Gets $2.3M to Speed Up Tuberculosis Treatment
Health & Wellness•Jul 11

ASU Gets $2.3M to Speed Up Tuberculosis Treatment

Arizona State University researchers just secured $2.3 million to develop technology that could help doctors find the right TB medication in days instead of weeks. The breakthrough could save thousands of lives among the 1.5 million people who die from tuberculosis each year.

Google News - New Treatment•2 min read
ASU Sweethearts Build Award-Winning Winery 40 Years Later
Innovation•Mar 24

ASU Sweethearts Build Award-Winning Winery 40 Years Later

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.

Google News - School Innovation•3 min read
ASU Scientists Create Enzyme to Clean Old Mine Waste Sites
Innovation•Jul 31

ASU Scientists Create Enzyme to Clean Old Mine Waste Sites

Researchers at Arizona State University have developed an enzyme treatment that stabilizes toxic mining waste and prevents contamination from reaching waterways. The solution can be applied without heavy equipment, making it perfect for remote abandoned mine sites across America.

Good News Network•2 min read
ASU Scientists Find Weak Spot in Dangerous Tick Disease
Health & Wellness•Apr 21

ASU Scientists Find Weak Spot in Dangerous Tick Disease

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.

Google News - New Treatment•3 min read
Arizona Baseball Wins 4th of Last 5 in 11-Inning Thriller
Sports•Apr 14

Arizona Baseball Wins 4th of Last 5 in 11-Inning Thriller

A young Arizona Wildcats team is learning how to win when it matters most, rallying to beat No. 20 ASU 5-3 in 11 innings. The comeback victory keeps their NCAA Tournament hopes alive and marks a turning point for a squad that's finally figuring out how to finish close games.

Yahoo Sports•3 min read
17 Graduates Prove Mentorship Model Works for Working Students
Acts of Kindness•May 19

17 Graduates Prove Mentorship Model Works for Working Students

ASU Local celebrated its largest Los Angeles graduation yet, with 17 students who balanced jobs, families, and school thanks to dedicated coaching. The program's 95% good standing rate shows what's possible when first-generation students get real support.

Google: graduation achievement•2 min read
Nigerian Dropout Builds AI Shopping Assistant for Thousands
Innovation•Mar 30

Nigerian Dropout Builds AI Shopping Assistant for Thousands

Amina Dennisa Asu-Beks left university to pursue her passion for technology, and now her AI-powered shopping tool helps thousands of Nigerians save money. Her journey proves that skills and determination can matter more than traditional credentials.

Techpoint Africa•3 min read
Arizona's First Tech Week Showcases Student Innovation
Innovation•Apr 4

Arizona's First Tech Week Showcases Student Innovation

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.

Google News - School Innovation•3 min read

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