Rampage-killing conference focuses on finding causes and solutions based on data
A conference at the Sandra Day O'Connor United States Courthouse on Friday featured two keynote addresses and three panel discussions about mass shootings in the wake of several high-profile rampage killings throughout the country.
ASU School of Art program transfer to Levine Machine elicits positive community reaction
Students and faculty at ASU joined the community in a round of positive feedback for the ASU Herberger Institute's recent announcement that it will be moving half its Master of Fine Arts programs to a renovated warehouse downtown that is near other arts facilities.
USGD appoints PR director, overrides office-hour and event-attendance senate bill vetoes
Undergraduate Student Government Downtown overrode President Frank Smith's vetoes on two senate bills Friday, inspiring heated debate between the senators and executive and resulting in senators speaking out against some of Smith's actions.
LGBT advocate discusses push to end transgender discrimination, racism
Founding Executive Director of the National Center for Transgender Equality Mara Keisling spoke to students at the Cronkite School on Thursday about LGBT equality and racism.
Herberger Institute performance at Icehouse will explore writing, women and madness
The treatment of women in early 20th century mental hospitals is the focus of the Herberger Institute's new experimental play, "Asylum." The performances are interactive, allowing audience members to choose how to follow the story or specific actors. The show runs for this weekend only at the Icehouse.
Barlett & Steele Award winners talk business reporting with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter James Steele spoke with a panel of this year’s Barlett & Steele Award winners about investigative business reporting Monday at the Walter Cronkite School.
Care Partners Reaching Out program awarded for efforts to help caregivers of elderly, aging
For David Coon, associate vice provost and professor in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, it is difficult to think of a higher honor than receiving the 2013 Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award.
Atlantic senior editor says racism, slavery foundational in formation of America
Ta-Nehisi Coates is reminded of his difficult past whenever he sees his son's ambitions and dreams. That past is linked to the disenfranchisement of African Americans that is deeply ingrained in American history, he said at a lecture Thursday night at the Walter Cronkite School.
Enrollment coaches provide incoming ASU students with resources, help transition
Student enrollment coaches, a position new to ASU this semester, work with prospective Sun Devils to provide information and answer questions about the university.
Bioscience High School hosts first live TEDxEvansChurchill speaker event
The Evans Churchill Community Association hosted their first live TEDx event at Bioscience High School on Wednesday. The talk's topics included innovation and community engagement, with speakers ranging from local leaders to city official to two of the high school's own students.