Cronkite school offers first graduate business journalism certificate in the country
Starting in the 2014 fall semester, the Walter Cronkite School will be offering the first business journalism certificate of its kind. Robin Phillips, Stephen Doig and Andrew Leckey are some of the Cronkite professors teaching one of the five courses offered with the certificate.
Maricopa county Board unanimously elects Munoz to fill legislative seat in District 27
Norma Munoz, a board member for the Roosevelt School District, has recently been appointed to fill the vacant seat in District 27 in the Arizona House of Representatives. Munoz was a unanimous choice by the Maricopa Board of Supervisors.
Phoenix Public Market Cafe owner nominated for Chef of the Year award
Aaron Chamberlin likes being the boss. The chef and owner of casual Phoenix Public Market Café and upscale St. Francis has been in the culinary business since he was a 14-year-old dishwasher. Today, he thrives on his curiosity to make people happy.
USGD vice president of services attempts to flip Smith campaign, candidate said
In an effort to convert a political power-play, the current vice president of services for student government Downtown met with both vice presidential candidates for Frank Smith III’s campaign during the past couple weeks, trying to get them to leave his ticket, one of the candidates said.
USGD President Frank Smith III pushes for reformed textbook pledge
A revised textbook pledge structure is the latest addition to Frank Smith III's re-election platform, a proposed effort on behalf of the Smith administration to cut costs that some faculty members and presidential candidate Alexis Kramer cast doubts on.
Contract ties ASU to OrgSync until 2017, delays USGD candidate Kramer’s plans
A signature agenda item of Alexis Kramer's USGD presidential campaign would not occur during her first term, according to ASU's Benjamin Davis, assistant director of student organizations and programming.
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.
Trunk Space commemorates decade of live performances with 10-day music fest
The Trunk Space kicked off a music festival to celebrate ten years of hosting music, art and live entertainment, thanks in large part to an effort from crowdfunding site Indiegogo.
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.