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ASU partners with St. Vincent de Paul on new East Valley health clinic
ASU partners with St. Vincent de Paul on new East Valley Medical Clinic Clinic will serve underinsured and underserved patients Facility will provide comprehensive primary health care Just a few minutes before the ribbon was cut at St. Vincent de Paul’s new East Valley Medical Clinic Wednesday, Arizona State University President Michael Crow shared some statistics with the crowd that had been invited for the opening. The United States health care system can be divided into three parts, Crow said.
ASU, Maricopa County team up to help moms, moms-to-be access health resources
Halloween is coming to Arizona State University’s West Valley campus a bit early this year, in the form of treats for moms and expecting mothers. Event details at a glance Spooktacular Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 26 9 a.m.–1 p.m. University Center Building, West Valley campus 13590 N 47th Ave Glendale, AZ 85306 On Sept.
ASU, Maricopa County team up to help moms, moms-to-be access health resources
ASU, Maricopa County team up to help moms, moms-to-be access health resources Event on West Valley campus provides nutrition education, healthy foods and breastfeeding support to low-income pregnant women, infants and young children Brittany Howard (left) attends the Spring Spectacular WIC event held at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center on March 7. It's fall counterpart, the Spooktacular Fall Festival, will be held at the West Valley campus on Sept. 26.
ASU, Maricopa County team up to help families access health resources
Halloween is coming to Arizona State University’s West Valley campus a bit early this year, in the form of treats for caregivers and kids. Event details at a glance Spooktacular Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 26 9 a.m.–1 p.m. University Center Building, West Valley campus 13590 N 47th Ave Glendale, AZ 85306 On Sept. 26, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health — in conjunction with ASU — will hold its biannual WIC (women, infants and children) Spooktacular Fall Festival community event.
Students form community in ASU London Spark Challenge
ASU London Spark Challenge builds community among students 36-hour hackathon asked students to use Kiro, an AI-powered development environment and agentic tool, to build AI-driven solutions centered on "inclusive excellence by design” Winning team's idea, called Stoobler, is an app for students that organizes things like calendars, group chats, notes and presentations LONDON — Community can be built in a number of ways. A club. A neighborhood gathering. A favorite sports team.
Herberger Institute students showcase talents at ASU London kickoff events
Student exhibits part of collaboration with renowned London businesses ASU FIDM fashion design alumnus Elijah John Samuels (right) and ASU FIDM Director and Professor of Practice Dennita Sewell pose for a photo outside of Wolf & Badger in London on Sept. 16. The window display of the store is featuring designs created by ASU FIDM students, including one by Samuels.
ASU London is higher ed ‘that’s fit for the future’
LONDON — Michael Goodwin was less than a minute into his remarks Wednesday when he made clear to the audience of 300 or so gathered for the opening of ASU London, a new independent, U.K.-degree-awarding higher education provider founded by ASU, exactly why they were there. “We’re here to celebrate the opening of what we believe will become one of the pioneering new providers of higher education globally,” said Goodwin, managing director of ASU London.
ASU London calling: Students ready for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
Grand opening week What do chocolate designs, American football and a hackathon have in common? They’re all part of the packed opening week for ASU London. The Sept. 16 ASU London official grand opening event will bring together university leaders, government officials, industry representatives, faculty, students and partners from the U.K. and U.S. The program will include a ribbon cutting and remarks from ASU President Michael Crow, Sir Malcolm Grant, ASU London students and other special guests.
‘A vessel for all of that feeling’: ASU poet composes libretto for 9/11 concert in Manhattan
Safiya Sinclair has always had a way with words. Her debut poetry collection, “Cannibal,” won a Whiting Award for poetry in 2016. Her 2023 memoir, “How to Say Babylon,” was described by more than one reviewer as a “tour de force.” But when Sinclair, a professor in Arizona State University’s Department of English, was approached in April to write the libretto for the Sounds of Remembrance concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept.
Jewelry brand gorjana goes all in on ASU after owners' son enrolls at alma mater
The brand's owners are both ASU alums. Their investment includes NIL agreements and a new licensed collection featuring the iconic pitchfork.
Jewelry company ‘all in on ASU’
gorjana jewelry has NIL and sponsorship deals with more than 300 ASU female student-athletes gorjana recently introduced a new ASU-themed line of jewelry When Jason and Gorjana Reidel, owners of gorjana jewelry, began exploring collegiate partnerships, they initially considered schools through the lens of geography, brand reach and market opportunity. Then their son announced he would be attending Arizona State University, and Jason and Gorjana — both ASU alums — had an epiphany.
gorjana is ‘all in on ASU’
gorjana jewelry has NIL and sponsorship deals with more than 300 ASU female student-athletes gorjana recently introduced a new ASU-themed line of jewelry When Jason and Gorjana Reidel, owners of gorjana jewelry, began exploring collegiate partnerships, they initially considered schools through the lens of geography, brand reach and market opportunity. Then their son announced he would be attending Arizona State University, and Jason and Gorjana — both ASU alums — had an epiphany.
Athletic success in ASU volleyball player Noemie Glover’s DNA
Noemie Glover is a senior opposite hitter on ASU's women’s volleyball team. She's also arguably the best Sun Devil athlete returning for the 2026–27 season, potentially the best player coach JJ Van Niel says he has ever taught and an eventual candidate for the U.S. women’s national volleyball team.
University presidents encourage Arizona cities and towns to be active partners
What gets Arizona State University President Michael Crow out of bed in the morning isn’t the hike he’s about to take or the chicken taquito he says he eats for breakfast at a nearby Circle K store. Instead, it’s the faces — and the future — of the students he sees every day on one of ASU’s campuses. “We have 16,000 first-year students,” Crow said. “You see in them something that is not expressed in the media, which is negative, negative, negative. You see hope. You see aspiration. You see ambition.
Align Technology secures naming rights to ASU football facility opening in 2028
The Invisalign Performance Center will include a full indoor field and eliminate the half-mile walk players currently make to practice. It opens ahead of spring 2028.
Align Technology makes transformational gift toward construction of indoor football practice facility
When Align Technology Chief Financial Officer John Morici looks out from his office on Tempe Town Lake, he can see Mountain America Stadium, home of Arizona State Sun Devil Football. In two years, he’ll also see the team’s new indoor practice facility, the Invisalign Performance Center.
Professor's work to improve science communication earns him national fellowship
Even as a child, Gilberto Lopez could sense there was something about the labor his farmworker parents did and the lifestyle it afforded them that didn’t add up.
‘A monumental day’: Inaugural class of John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering receive white coats
From the ceremony We take this oath to our colleagues in medicine and engineering, our patients and our collaborators, committing to uphold these values for ourselves and for the wider communities we serve. I vow to provide and sustain compassionate, human-centered care that honors the dignity, autonomy and confidentiality of every patient. I will take a holistic approach to care that honors the patient's values, lived experiences and identity.
New ASU center to help protect America’s agriculture industry from foreign threats Original
In 2022, Alicia Ellis and her husband leased a farm near Queen Creek, Arizona. For Ellis, the farm — and the physical labor required to tend to it — was a welcome change from her day job as director of the Master of Arts in global security program at Arizona State University. “It was just something that grounded me and provided such a contrast to the very cerebral job that I had,” Ellis said.
Connecting with the community to create technology-based health solutions
Adria Laborin has appreciated everything she’s learned in the classroom in her first year as a student in Arizona State University’s Master of Public Health program. But as a young woman who wants to make a difference in the world, there’s only so much a classroom can offer. “Yes, it’s fun. Yes, it’s great to learn,” Laborin said.
Keeping tabs on Sonoran Desert's 'archenemy' to mitigate wildfire risk
Associate Professor Fabio Albuquerque is using climate projections, geographical information system modeling and ecological modeling as part of a statewide team that is hoping to mitigate wildfire risk. The team's work is part of a three-year project funded by an ABOR grant that involves all three of Arizona’s public state universities.
How the ‘Homeboys’ and 3-a-day practices led to a Rose Bowl win
Mike Martz was a football coach for 46 years, his resume a collection of stops from high school to the NFL. He coached bad teams. He coached good teams. But those special teams, the ones he can never forget? They shared a common characteristic. “There’s just a different vibe, if you will,” Martz said. “There’s just a different cohesion between the players and a toughness and commitment where everybody just kind of gels. It’s a special place and time.
ASU students evaluate agentic AI nurse assist's know-how
Initiative, new course reflect broader commitment to recognizing AI as a necessary tool for nursing From left: Clinical Assistant Professor Heidi Nechy, fourth-year nursing student Nefertari Rincon and third-year nursing student Bharati Attreya listen as Clinical Assistant Professor Jessica Gentes describes a simulated case study with assistance from Avery, an agentic AI nurse assist, on Thursday, July 9.
ASU's efforts to improve health outcomes for Arizonans lauded by US congresswoman
As the Arizona State University Congressional Dialogue Series with Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari began Wednesday morning, David Schwartz used three words to describe the health care system: Chaotic. Complex. Confusing. But then Schwartz, vice president of strategy and business development for ASU Health, explained in one sentence how those three Cs could turn into As, so to speak.
Professor's book of poetry chosen for Library of Congress festival
As America comes together to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary this summer, a work that pays tribute to Arizona’s own unique history will be highlighted as part of the celebrations. “Every Sound Is Not a Wolf,” written by Arizona poet laureate Alberto Ríos, director of Arizona State University’s Virginia G.
“Me costaba encontrar a alguien con quien hablar sobre la próxima Copa del Mundo, las ligas en Europa o ligas de cualquier otro lugar”, dijo Andrés Martinez, asesor especial del presidente deArizona State University, Michael Crow; profesor de práctica en
Los mundos del football americano y el futbol se cruzan con la Copa del Mundo ● La Copa Mundial FIFA 2026 reúne a Estados Unidos, México y Canadá como sedes, en un momento en que el futbol gana mayor presencia cultural en Estados Unidos. ● Durante décadas Estados Unidos construyó una identidad deportiva propia alrededor del football americano, baseball y basketball, mientras el futbol avanzaba como lenguaje deportivo global.
Los mundos del football americano y el futbol se cruzan con la Copa del Mundo
● La Copa Mundial FIFA 2026 reúne a Estados Unidos, México y Canadá como sedes, en un momento en que el futbol gana mayor presencia cultural en Estados Unidos. ● Durante décadas Estados Unidos construyó una identidad deportiva propia alrededor del football americano, baseball y basketball, mientras el futbol avanzaba como lenguaje deportivo global.
From Tempe to the Thames: Sparky takes London
Here’s a sentence you don’t often read: Sparky the Sun Devil, Arizona State University’s official mascot, will spend six nights in London in late June and early July at the behest of the British Consulate. That’s right, the British Consulate. It seems the consulate thought Sparky would be the ideal, ahem, person to promote tourism and, in particular, the Union Jack Classic to be played between ASU and the University of Kansas Sept. 19 at Wembley Stadium.
Olympic gold medalist adds ASU graduate to his list of accomplishments
Léon Marchand returned to ASU to get his degree in computer science By Scott Bordow | December 01, 2025 When Léon Marchand returns to Arizona State University’s Tempe campus for his Dec. 15 graduation ceremony, he has one stop he’s determined to make. “Postino’s,” Marchand said, referencing the Postino Annex restaurant, located on College Avenue. “That was our place as swimmers because it’s right next to the pool (at the Mona Plummer Aquatic Center).
ASU experts answer questions about estrogen patch shortage
In November 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced that hormone therapies for menopause would no longer carry a black box warning about serious risks such as heart attack, stroke and breast cancer. That announcement triggered an increased demand for estrogen patchEstrogen patches are a form of hormone replacement therapy.
A puppeteer with a purpose
It’s not easy to define Ty Defoe’s work. Defoe, a professor of practice in Arizona State University’s Department of English who also is affiliated with the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, has won a Grammy award for Best Native American Music Album, produced and performed in several theater productions, is about to embark on a one-man puppeteering show and, oh, is also a hoop dancerThe hoop dance is a traditional and sacred storytelling dance among some Indigenous peoples.
Cactus Bowl returns to Mountain America Stadium
The Cactus Bowl is coming home to Arizona State University and Mountain America Stadium. Most recently known as the Rate Bowl, it was held at then-Sun Devil Stadium from 2006 to 2015 under a few names (including the Cactus Bowl) before moving to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The bowl game is relocating to Tempe because of impending renovations at Chase Field. Interested in attending? Fans wanting tickets to the game can visit seatgeek.com.
Space no longer the final frontier | ASU News
Summit brings together industry leaders to talk about ‘central nervous system’ of civilization By Scott Bordow for ASU News | May 19, 2026 As the Aerospace and Defense Summit got underway on May 15 in Los Angeles, the purpose of the summit was made abundantly clear. “Space is no longer the frontier,” said Anna Magzanyan, president of LA Times Studios and NantStudios, both Los Angeles Times Media Group companies. “It is the infrastructure.
Football worlds collide with World Cup
When Andrés Martinez moved from Mexico to the United States as a 15-year-old, he quickly discovered that when he tried to talk about one of his favorite subjects, people looked at him as if he was speaking a second language.
From prosthetic hooks to Jack Sparrow: A swashbuckling summer discussion
Did pirates actually have hooks for hands? Was Sir Walter Raleigh a pirate? What was the most common type of pirate ship? Those questions — and others about the Golden Age of Piracy (from 1650 to 1730) — will be answered by Professor Manushag “Nush” Powell, chair of the Department of English, during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) discussion on June 6.
Book reading over summer months proven to boost educational gains in kids
Geoffrey Borman calls it the “summer slide.” Borman, the Alice Wiley Snell Endowed Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, said the slide refers to the three-month period when children aren’t in school and don’t always have access to reading materials. For more than a century, Borman said, there has been anecdotal evidence that children experience a “deterioration of learning skills” over the summer. Geoffrey Borman But Borman sought empirical evidence.
Space no longer the final frontier
As the Aerospace and Defense Summit got underway on May 15 in Los Angeles, the purpose of the summit was made abundantly clear. “Space is no longer the frontier,” said Anna Magzanyan, president of LA Times Studios and NantStudios, both Los Angeles Times Media Group companies. “It is the infrastructure.
ASU a key partner in US-Taiwan technology relationship
In 2016, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC, was scouting cities in the United States that could potentially serve as the home of its $165 billion semiconductor manufacturing complex. Officials from the company toured several possible sites in the greater Phoenix area but didn’t find a desirable location. They wanted, at the time, what Phoenix couldn’t give them: A science and technology park in which its employees could walk across the street to its customers and vendors.
This ASU grad has a supersize dose of school spirit
During her time at Arizona State University, Sydney Lindon-Lake has managed to become an accomplished liar when it comes to her whereabouts. Friends and classmates would ask her if she wanted to join them at football or basketball games. “I can’t,” Lindon-Lake would tell them, and then the fibs came. She’s not feeling great. She has to work. Something has come up. The stories she told were all to cover up a secret, a secret Lindon-Lake finally revealed with a social media post this week.
Digital health technology offers new hope for better health outcomes
Deborah Estrin was less than a minute into her presentation when she posed the question. “How do we best leverage data from all these digital sources, like wearables and apps and devices, to improve clinical care in patient’s lives?” Estrin asked a crowd of about 200 people at the second annual Arizona Digital Health Symposium. Then, her response. “It’s so much easier said than done,” she said. Estrin, associate dean for impact and the Robert V.
ASU Health’s alliance with HonorHealth to benefit researchers, students — and Arizona residents who never step foot in a classroom
The health care field is traditionally cautious and slow to change. Arizona State University President Michael Crow is a risk taker who challenges conventional thinking.
How do we build a more empathetic society? ASU students start with the classroom
When Dr. Seuss wrote his 1961 book “The Sneetches and Other Stories,” he never could have imagined the children’s tale would wind up in a handbook written by Arizona State University students 65 years later. But that’s exactly what’s happened.
ASU receives $10M gift to endow football coach position
Brian Swette loves college sports and what they mean to a university. “Success in sports is important for the university,” said Swette, who graduated from Arizona State University in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. “It enhances the college experience. It brings a sense of community and pride. It enriches our brand.
Why Payson is the perfect home for an outdoor education hub
Tom Fraker nodded in the direction of the busiest street corner in Payson, the intersection of State Routes 87 and 260. “More than 6 million people drive through that corner every year,” said Fraker, a part-time resident of Payson for eight years. What they don’t do, Fraker added, is stay a while. Instead, he said, they get gas or hit the McDonald’s on the corner and then head out to Flagstaff, Sedona, Pinetop or someplace else in northern Arizona. “Payson is not really a destination,” he said.
Canine comfort: Therapy dogs shown to be valuable team members in the classroom
There’s a 2018 book titled “Dog Knows Best” in which dogs train their humans on matters like belly rubs and household management. It’s obviously a lighthearted read. In need of your own furry therapy session?
What schools and parents can do to support kids with autism
As the public education system attempts to catch up to the growing number of school-age children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), parents must take an active and forceful role in advocating for their children.
Aviation industry talks give ASU students the inside scoop
American Airlines Chief Operating Officer David Seymour was less than two minutes into his speech at the Aerospace on Campus series event Wednesday when he cleared up a misconception. Talking to more than 60 Arizona State University students who had gathered on the second floor of the ISTB12 building on the Polytechnic campus, Seymour said that a “lot of people” think that if they want work in the aviation industry, they have to be a pilot or an engineer.
ASU assistant director keeps Women’s Final Four running smoothly behind the scenes
Near the top of the whiteboard in Krystina Mallon’s office are three words written in black marker: Women’s Final Four. Below the heading, written in green, is a list of responsibilities, including: Table crew Staff hotel Team/official snacks Game ops staff Band/cheer liaisons The list goes on and on, a mountain of details that have infiltrated her life.
Putting the pieces of health care together
ASU Health has embarked on its mission to transform health care and create a new kind of health professional. ASU Health includes four academic units — two of which are new to the university ecosystem. The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering and the School of Technology for Public Health join the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the College of Health Solutions to form the educational foundation for ASU Health.
ASU Health aims to promote proactive health care with artificial intelligence
ASU Health has embarked on its mission to transform health care and create a new kind of health professional. ASU Health includes four academic units — two of which are new to the university ecosystem. The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering and the School of Technology for Public Health join the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the College of Health Solutions to form the educational foundation for ASU Health.
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