Cronkite School assistant news director takes leave of absence, cites health concerns
Sue Green will be temporarily relieved from her position as the Cronkite School's assistant news director by adjunct professor Joe Hengemuehler, who will oversee production and and direction of NewsWatch in Green's stead.
Smith, Kramer vie for votes in USGD debate
Candidates for president of Undergraduate Student Government Downtown debated on Thursday evening. Alexis Kramer is challenging current USGD president Frank Smith in the running, and the debate broached topics such as student tuition and overall student involvement in USGD matters.
College councils to liaise between student government and student organizations
The councils, which mimic similar organizations on the Tempe campus, serve as the intermediary between student government and student organizations. Their functions include providing funds and logistical help for events and matching students to organizations that fit their interests.
Sex trafficking piques research and community interest as Super Bowl approaches
The Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research, or STIR, started within the College of Public Programs on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus in January 2013. Its initiatives include combating sex trafficking through awareness and education.
Cronkite school adds five new scholarships to combat cost of attendance
Leaders in the Walter Cronkite School and alumni have come together to form five new scholarships for the coming fall semester. Arizona State University plans to raise out-of-state tuition school wide by three percent in Fall 2014.
Journalism freshman wins Miss Taylor Place Pageant; fundraiser against domestic violence
To raise awareness and funds for domestic violence, Taylor Place residential leaders organized a female pageant for the cause. A dozen residents participated in the event and raised money the week prior.
Immigration professor emphasizes importance of objectivity when reporting
A University of Minnesota immigration professor and former immigration reporter told students Monday night that journalists should be advocates for a more reformed citizenry.
UA Eller College of Management to move two MBA programs to downtown
The University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management will join the university's medical center in downtown Phoenix in early September, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton announced Wednesday.
Display at Modified Arts aims to spur conversation on sexual consent
The woman on the bed is Chelsea Pace, the creator and sole actress in “Asking for It: The Consent Project,” which opened on Third Friday. The project is Pace’s thesis for her Masters of Fine Arts degree at ASU.
‘Day of Action’ event brings former President Clinton to Phoenix to revitalize lot
More than 700 volunteers gathered in an empty lot in order to revitalize it as part of the Clinton Global Initiative University "Day of Action" event hosted by ASU.