Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and multiple tribes that use Colorado River water and hydropower to meet an August 2026 […]
Students picking up more of the state university funding
A bid by the Board of Regents for another $732 million to finance state universities is rekindling a decades old fight about the financial responsibility of state taxpayers versus how much of the cost should be borne by students.
ASU tuition surcharge, cuts in response to state budget reflect lower Arizona higher education spending
Arizona State University announced measures on Monday to deal with higher education budget cuts passed by the state Legislature. They include a tuition surcharge, cuts to programs such as the […]
2 justices won’t rule in retention case
Two Supreme Court justices who would be most immediately affected by a proposed ballot measure will not participate in deciding its legal fate.
ASU students gathering news at state Capitol, D.C
From the Arizona statehouse to the nation’s capital, Arizona State University students are reporting on the issues that matter to their readers.
The International Baccalaureate, ASU partner to provide career preparation for students
Partnerships which support college-credit transfer as well as university and career preparedness are undoubtedly the future of education. As coursework continues to evolve, the CP stands as a testament to the power of innovative education, and graduates are poised to become the leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers to shape the world tomorrow.
House debates bill to keep student fees from antisemitic groups
Saying students should not have to fund antisemitism, the state House gave preliminary approval Monday to legislation allowing students to keep their mandated fees from going to certain organizations.
Panel forwards ideas to strengthen free speech on state campuses
Five Republicans and a lone Democrat offered broad recommendations to strengthen free speech protections on university campuses at the final meeting of a joint committee convened to cover a conflict over a conservative speaking engagement at ASU last year.
Arizona rattlesnakes could be affected by I-11 construction
The Interstate 11 corridor proposed expansion cuts through desert land, which experts say could cause continuing concerns for wildlife, such as rattlesnakes. The proposed project, which doesn’t have a clear timeline, would run from Wickenburg to Nogales and could potentially connect to I-11 in Nevada. However, a portion of the project cuts through desert land, which experts say could cause[...]
Surgeon General advocates for social connection at ASU
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addressed Arizona State University students recently at Memorial Union on the Tempe campus as part of his “We Are Made to Connect” tour. In conversation with Emma Broyles, ASU student and Miss America 2022, Murthy advised the audience to connect meaningfully with those around them to benefit their mental and physical health.
End of an era: Ray Anderson resigns as athletic director of ASU
Just two days ago, Ray Anderson stood on the sidelines of the Rose Bowl as Arizona State football players celebrated an upset of UCLA. The chants from visiting ASU fans, however, had nothing to do with the victory. “Ray, you suck! Ray, you suck!” The words were apparently a harbinger. On Monday, Anderson announced his resignation as vice president of university athletics, effective immediately[...]
Hobbs says UA should not balance budget shortfall by cutting financial aid
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she doesn't believe the University of Arizona should be balancing its newly disclosed budget shortfall by cutting financial aid.