World’s largest canine cancer vaccine trial begins

Meet Trilly: The 9-year-old Gordon setter received a shot that may also contain the very first vaccine intended to prevent cancer. Trilly is one of 800 dogs participating in Professor Stephen Johnston's study.

Autism symptoms reduced nearly 50% 2 years after fecal transplant

ASU researchers demonstrated long-term beneficial effects for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder through a technique known as Microbiota Transfer Therapy.

The general was female?

Count Casimir Pulaski came to America to fight in the War of Independence. One of the Revolution’s great heroes, he harbored a secret that lay unknown for more than 200 years, until an ASU bioarchaeologist discovered the truth. 

Big fat lies about obesity

An ASU professor challenged the long-held premise that obesity is the primary cause of many major weight-related health conditions. “Health encompasses much more than a number on a scale,” said Glenn A. Gaesser of the College of Health Solutions.

Can plants tell us something about longevity? 

The oldest living organism on Earth is a plant, a bristlecone pine that is over 5,000 years old. Can we learn something from plants about longevity and stay young forever — or even recapture lost youth? 

Invisible labor can negatively impact well-being in mothers

A study found women who feel overly responsible for household management and parenting are less satisfied with their lives and partnerships.

ASU urban climatologist reveals hottest and coolest spots on Tempe campus

Urban climatologists Ariane Middel and Scott Krayenhoff did a three-year study of the Tempe campus, mapping out the three coolest (and three hottest) spots on campus.

Mini-spacecraft built by ASU students will study urban heat island effect

On Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6:59 a.m. Arizona time, the ASU-led Phoenix CubeSat was launched into space onboard the Antares II rocket from Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Love and loss in the Grand Canyon

This is a story about three people, passion, a place, and triumphing over tragedy. Three passionate backpackers, and the Grand Canyon, the place which united them, and separated them. And then elevated them.

How to avoid getting bitten by a rattlesnake

What can you do to make sure you don’t end up bitten as you enjoy outdoor activities in Arizona? ASU Now talked to Dale DeNardo, associate professor with the School of Life Sciences, for his insights on snake safety.

ASU at Mesa City Center aims to be world-class hub for digital innovation

The location — scheduled to open in 2021 — will house the ASU Creative Futures Laboratory, including programs in digital and sensory technology, experiential design and more.

Innovative Novus project enters its next stage of development

The Hyatt hotel going up at University Drive and Rural Road is part of a reimagining of the north part of the ASU campus in Tempe that will draw corporate partners.

Arizona bill would allow reciprocity for regulated professions

To better understand the role of occupational licensing and what it means for Arizona, ASU Now spoke with Stephen Slivinski, of the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty.

New ASU online program will train adults to help foster youths prep for college

ASU has created a free, online training program called Empower for people who want to help foster youth become ready for college.

Generosity to ASU climbs to new heights in 2019

ASU supporters gave large and small gifts to fund dementia research, revolutionary medical technology, scholarships for more than 7,000 students, faculty research, community redevelopment programs and more. 

'PBS NewsHour' announces launch of 'PBS NewsHour West' at ASU’s Cronkite School

The national nightly newscast known for its in-depth exploration of the day’s most critical issues, is opening a western news bureau at the Cronkite School under a new partnership with ASU.

ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 5th consecutive year

For the fifth year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has named ASU the most innovative school in America.

5 top ASU researchers earn prestigious Regents Professor title

Five ASU professors, internationally recognized experts at the top of their fields, joined an elite rank when their nominations were approved by the Arizona Board of Regents.

ASU Online undergraduate degrees ranked No. 2 in the nation

The online undergraduate program at ASU has been ranked No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report, earning a score of 98 out of 100 and moving up two spots from last year. 

Uber and ASU education partnership expands to drivers nationwide

The partnership between Uber and ASU to provide a pathway to a fully funded college degree is now available to eligible drivers and their families nationwide. 

$50 million gift supports dementia research, education

Charlene and J. Orin Edson made a $50 million gift to ASU, to be split evenly between the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the Biodesign Institute in support of the university’s multidisciplinary research on dementia, and to enhance education and training for nurses.

ASU makes top 10 list of ‘Best Buy’ public U.S. universities

The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2020 selected universities based on the quality of their undergraduate academics in relation to cost of attendance and identified ASU for having “low average” student debt.

ASU, Desert Financial Credit Union announce new partnership

The agreement will result in the renaming of the University Activities Center and includes the development of education opportunities for credit union members and employees.

ASU professor named to Fast Company’s 'Most Creative People in Business 2019'

Hao Yan has been named to Fast Company’s list of “Most Creative People in Business 2019” for his work using nanobots to fight cancerous tumors by choking off their blood supply.

'The College' debuts

The idea that The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the “academic heart” of the university was reinforced with the rebranding of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences from its former acronym “CLAS” to its new informal title of “The College.”

Echo From the Buttes: Old tradition, new name

Each August, ASU's first-year students paint the gold A on “A” Mountain white to signify a fresh start to the school year. This year, however, the tradition got a new name. 

Triple threat: When one major isn't enough

A triple major takes a lot of hard work and intricate planning, and not many students take it on. There were 39 this year, including a group of three roommates.

Record class hits the books

Nearly 14,000 first-year students began their ASU academic journey this fall, the largest, most diverse and most academically prepared class to attend the university to date. 

ASU wrestler inspires beyond the mat

ASU student veteran Roman Rozell is a survivor of divorce, drugs and even a lightning strike. He's also an author, an undergraduate, a motivational speaker and a father. And he's the oldest walk-on wrestler in school history.

5 years later, still going strong

 At the fifth anniversary of the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, more than 3,000 people have earned their bachelor’s degree while working at Starbucks. 

Beuses' $10 million gift to build world’s first-of-its-kind X-ray laser lab at ASU

With a $10 million investment in the CXFEL, Leo and Annette Beus want to help shape the future of medicine and improve the lives of others. 

The future of health to have new home

ASU and Mayo Clinic broke ground on the new Health Futures Center, a 150,000-square-foot building that will feature a MedTech Accelerator, biomedical engineering and informatics research labs, nursing programs and more.

The environmental impact of the protein we consume

How does the average consumer weigh both the nutritional quality and the environmental impact of a food? Thanks to research that included Carol Johnston and Chris Wharton as authors, there now exists the basis for such a tool.

Less might just be more when it comes to physical activity

Glenn Gaesser and Siddhartha Angadi, professors at ASU’s College of Health Solutions, researched the effects of high-intensity interval training on various health outcomes. 

Carbon-capture technology moves to commercialization

ASU and Silicon Kingdom Holdings announced an agreement to deploy carbon-capture technology developed by Professor Klaus Lackner. Popular Science also picked the 'MechanicalTree’ as a 2019 top technology.

In pursuit of happiness

ASU Now asked a handful of professors from various disciplines about the science of happiness. It turns out that happiness has a lot to do with relationships — with each other, with the world around us and with ourselves.

ASU to offer Thunderbird global affairs master's degree at DC location

ASU will soon begin accepting students into its first degree program based entirely at its 1-year-old Washington, D.C., location. The executive master of arts and global affairs and management degree will be offered starting in January 2020.

Thunderbird breaks ground on new global HQ

The Thunderbird School of Global Management broke ground on its new headquarters with a renewed commitment to globalism. The international management school will move into its new building on the Downtown Phoenix campus in April 2021. 

ASU offering rapidly deployable online courses to refugees

Education for Humanity, an initiative of ASU, is meeting the need for education for refugees by offering online courses in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Uganda and Rwanda. 

Bringing back extinct species: If we can, should we?

In his new book, “The Fall of the Wild: Extinction, De-Extinction, and the Ethics of Conservation,” ASU’s Ben Minteer looks into the ethical dilemmas of the loss and recovery of animal species.

New Thunderbird degree will take students around the world

The new yearlong Executive Master of Global Leadership and Strategy degree will begin in January and engage students at hubs in six locations: Phoenix/Los Angeles, Geneva, Mumbai, Shanghai, Sao Paulo and Nairobi.

ASU once again a top producer of students who win Fulbright awards

ASU has 21 students in the flagship international educational exchange program for 2018-19. ASU’s selection rate was 39.6% — the highest among top-producing schools.

Why biodiversity matters

ASU’s Leah Gerber was one of the lead authors of the United Nations' global assessment of biodiversity. Gerber provided her thoughts on the assessment and what needs to be done to improve biodiversity of the planet.

Letting in the light

An evolving partnership between James Turrell and ASU will help complete the artist’s magnum opus, Roden Crater, making it accessible to many more people in the future and developing an academic component to inspire transdisciplinary approaches to creativity. 

ASU women's robotics team places first in country, third in world

In their rookie year, ASU’s all-female underwater robotics team, Desert WAVE, placed third in the world and first in the country in the international RoboSub competition in August.

New curriculum will focus on philosophy of artificial intelligence

Several ASU faculty members have won a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create a new curriculum that will challenge students to think about complex issues while they’re learning how to create technology.

New popular music degree will set students on path to entertainment industry

The new popular music concentration within the bachelor of arts degree in music is for students interested in becoming singers, songwriters, DJs, producers, engineers or entrepreneurs in the entertainment world. 

Scooby-Doo! How old are you?

Everybody’s favorite crime-cracking cartoon canine celebrated a golden anniversary this year. We spoke with Associate Professor and Scooby expert Kevin Sandler and did some sleuthing on our own. Here are 50 Scooby snacks, uh, facts. 

Family, food and ASU: Three generations of alumni keep Someburros growing

In 1986, George Vasquez and his wife founded Someburros in Tempe. Today, his son, ASU alumnus Tim, is keeping the family operation going strong. 

ASU jumps to top 10 in global patent rankings

The university jumped to 10th place this year from 17th in 2017, according to a new report by the U.S. National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.

Mayo Clinic and ASU MedTech Accelerator's first cohort gets expert insights

The accelerator is designed specifically to provide early-stage medical device and health care technology companies with personalized business development plans and collaborative opportunities to accelerate go-to-market and investment possibilities.

New ASU course covers everything from hops to hiring in the business of beer

Students in Agribusiness 494 learned about price elasticity and regression analysis this semester. And they also heard about hop farms and spontaneous fermentation.

ASU entrepreneurs win thousands of dollars for problem-solving ventures

Hundreds of entrepreneurs came together to pitch their ideas and solve problems that ranged from inconvenient to life-changing. Eighty ASU-affiliated startups won nearly $200,000 in investment funding and services at the Demo Day entrepreneurship competition.