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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists discovered that living bacteria inside fog droplets actively break down air pollutants like formaldehyde, transforming our understanding of fog from sterile mist to a helpful ecosystem. These tiny air cleaners grow and multiply while purifying the air we breathe.
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.
Anthony Ilk applied to 37 colleges and earned $2.7 million in scholarship offers, becoming the first person in his family to attend college. His story proves that hard work and determination can break barriers and create new possibilities.
Five Arkansas students just earned scholarships up to $1,000 to launch careers fixing the high-tech equipment that feeds America. The awards recognize top grades and exceptional work at their sponsoring dealerships.
The University of Arizona's newly renovated Drachman Stadium will host a historic gathering of America's greatest decathletes, including Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner. The $2 million facility reopens with a celebration of 50 years of athletic excellence.
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