ASU’s Step Gallery moves downtown, marks first transition for School of Art grad programs
The ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts’ School of Art officially made its presence downtown on Friday with the grand opening of Step Gallery, located in the Levine Machine warehouse. This is the first in a series of School of Art graduate programs that will be moving into the warehouse.
Stage hypnotist enchanted by the art of magic
Professional stage hypnotist Michael DeSchalit, who performed Thursday at ASU's Downtown campus, got his start as a magician. DeSchalit said he loves making people laugh with his performances.
Corral to increase bike security on ASU campus
The north side of the University Center parking garage will feature a locker that holds about 70 bicycles to help students protect their bikes from theft. Construction is expected to be completed in March.
Arizona Native American students to pay in-state tuition with revised residency policy
The Arizona Board of Regents approved a revision to its residency policy in November that allows enrolled members of Native American tribes to pay in-state tuition for the first time starting this semester.
Dean Christopher Callahan joins the Poynter Institute’s National Advisory Board
Christopher Callahan, vice provost of the Downtown campus and dean of the Walter Cronkite School, was appointed to the National Advisory Board for The Poynter Institute. The board guides the esteemed journalism organization, which trains professionals, conducts media research and outlines journalistic ethics.
ASU students travel to Australia, learn skills for design of new organization facility
ASU students traveled to Australia to learn design techniques that will be applied in a new facility for Native American Connections, a local charitable organization.
Teen Pokemon player sees victory in the cards
High school freshman Curtis Swick has been playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game for seven years and hopes to one day become the Pokemon World Champion, competing in tournaments around the country.
University of Arizona medical students complete four-year research projects
Every University of Arizona College of Medicine -- Phoenix student completes a four-year research project. Students work directly with academic advisers and mentors in the medical field.
Walter Cronkite School professor studies technology in Uganda, Kenya
Walter Cronkite School Professor Gregg Zachary -- along with another professor from ASU and a professor from Concordia University in Canada -- received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the economic impact of computer technology in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Army veteran earns nursing degree, works at Phoenix VA Health Care System
Recent College of Nursing and Health Innovation graduate Justin Crawford is a single father and Army veteran. He works at the Phoenix VA Health Care System and teaches about violence prevention.