ASU boasts a diverse population of students from near and far. In this series, we take a peek inside the lives of a variety of Sun Devils. We'll add more stories over the next two weeks.
Veterans transition to student life at ASU
Shifting to college life can be a tough transition for any student, but students who come to ASU from the military have unique concerns and situations that make the change more complicated. Thats why ASU has programs and services to help veteran students succeed in their academic pursuits.
The daily grind: ASU student-athletes work hard for their success
ASU student-athletes say their lives are a busy balance of achieving student and athletic success, but they would not have it any other way.
The tough transition: International students help one another adjust to ASU
There are about 9,800 international students at Arizona State University, and they’ve taken a variety of paths to ASU. And although these students come from all over the world, they face similar issues once they get here — from language barriers to the acclimation of a new culture.
Life doesn't stop for ASU online students who want to better themselves
As if homework wasn't enough to worry about, Tony Bothwell has freeze rays to contend with. That's the life of this ASU online student balances a full time job in California and parenting a "Despicable Me"-loving kid with earning a degree in graphic information technology. Bothwell's drive is typical of ASU online students - people who want to add to their successes or improve their futures by earning degrees from home.
More Sun Devil community
2026 Pat's Run draws thousands of runners to honor Pat Tillman's legacy
Nearly 30,000 race participants wound their way through the streets of Tempe on April 11 for the 22nd annual Pat's Run. The event is the signature fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation,…
Fashion Forward project blends community action, sustainability by repurposing donated clothing
Apurva Anand held up a striped shirtdress and knew exactly how to style it.“I’m going to pair it up with a belt and make it look a little more formal,” she said.Anand, an industrial design graduate…
Pat Tillman Honor Run in San Jose takes on deeper meaning for Tillman's hometown
Former Sun Devil Football star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman grew up in the rolling hills of New Almaden in south San Jose, California, surrounded by a close-knit community that continues to carry his…