Education

Cronkite School discontinuing combined bachelor’s, master’s program

The Walter Cronkite School’s combined degree program is being discontinued following a review of the program by the dean of the graduate school, according to ASU administrators. The discontinuation will take effect in fall 2013.

ASU builds more wet labs for science classes downtown

Construction workers gutted out a third-floor suite in ASU's University Center to give science and nutrition majors more options to meet the increasing requests of students for more lab space.

Hispanic civil-rights group hosts panel discussion focusing on SB 1070

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund led the 2012 Latino State of the State event Tuesday, hosting a panel of leaders who discussed issues facing the Hispanic community, particularly those related to Senate Bill 1070, Arizona's controversial immigration law.

ASU art piece to move to vacant lot on Roosevelt Row

Downtown visitors will soon be able to view a new piece of art along Roosevelt Row, but this piece is far from another mural. It is a huge, blue structure resembling something between a rib cage and ocean waves.

Marimow’s departure from News21 leads to shift in leadership

After News21 executive editor Bill Marimow resigned during the spring semester to return to his hometown Philadelphia Inquirer, the News21 program and its fellows face the transition to a new editor.

Master’s student develops social media tactic to reach students

ASU's School of Public Affairs Facebook page holds many informative posts, like an article about the possible immorality of unpaid internships or a photo of a pug in a tiny polo. This is the creation of Margaret Kilman, a master of public administration student.

2011-2012: A year in review

The 2011-2012 school year has been a season of change for ASU Downtown and downtown Phoenix alike, marked by highs and lows that have affected both the campus and the community.

Students participate in forum with President Crow, raise concerns about campus security

ASU President Michael Crow hosted a student forum broadcast out of the West campus Tuesday, allowing students from each campus the chance to discuss topics of concern such as campus security, transportation and tuition.

CBS News president set to deliver Cronkite School convocation speech

CBS News President David Rhodes will be the Walter Cronkite School's spring convocation speaker.

Cronkite School acknowledges students’ achievements at ceremony

From a Fulbright Scholar to a recipient of multiple Hearst Journalism Awards, students at the Walter Cronkite School once again have helped the school place among the highest in the nation for both print and broadcast journalism.