USGD passes four bills including new internship program, appoints new committee chair
The chair of the Government Operations Committee stepped down at Friday's USGD meeting. A new chair was nominated and unanimously approved. Three Senate Bills and one President Bill were also passed, including President Bill 15, which implemented a new internship program.
University of Arizona brings rural health care program to Phoenix campus
In a long anticipated move, the University of Arizona’s Rural Health Professions Program has expanded to the university’s medical center in downtown Phoenix. Two of the program’s main focuses are increasing the number of graduates who practice in a rural setting and developing collaborative relationships with rural communities and faculty.
Cronkite skill workshops to provide journalism students with interactive experience
Starting Jan. 24, the Walter Cronkite School will begin offering Skill Booster Fridays to offer students hands-on workshops to learn or bolster skills such as reporting, online media or videography.
Sports reporters have a ball with new media
On Wednesday, local sports reporters spoke about their experiences reporting on sports in the digital age, including their experiences with Twitter and the opportunities for unique stories technology provides.
Student who wrote letter to ‘MLK Black Party’ fraternity saw best, worst of Internet
Many community members stand behind the letter African American Men of Arizona State University President Ja'han Jones wrote to the Tau Kappa Epsilon speaking out against the "MLK Black Party" members of the fraternity held on Monday.
Bill could add computer science course to fulfill high school math requirement
Computer science may be able to count for one of the four mathematics requirements high school students in Arizona need to graduate with a new bill two state representatives are sponsoring.
Book signing event discusses African–American history and race issues
Arizona State University professor and director Dr. Matthew Whitaker discussed African-American history and current race issues Tuesday night with the Arizona Humanities Council. He signed his latest book, "Peace Be Still: Modern Black America from World War II to Barack Obama," at the Ellis-Shackelford House as well.
African-American community leaders respond to ASU fraternity party
Following the controversy over the fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon's MLK Day-themed party, ASU and downtown Phoenix community officials responded with a press conference outside the Walter Cronkite School building. The fraternity is currently suspended and under investigation.
College of Health Solutions to launch 10 new degrees this fall
The College of Health Solutions on the Downtown campus will add 10 new degrees, six undergraduate and four graduate, next semester. The degrees include Medical Studies and Science of Health Care Delivery for undergraduates and Clinical Exercise Physiology and Public Health for graduate students.
ASU Art Museum receives grant for International Artist Residency Program
The ASU Art Museum International Artist Residency Program, located in downtown’s Combine Studios, recently received part of a $2.5 million challenge grant that was awarded last year by the Windgate Charitable Foundation.