Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions

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ASU professor selected as NASW Social Work Pioneer

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Watts College student earns $10K from Venture Devils to fund nonprofit

January 12, 2026

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Local, national and global affairs

Study on incarcerated women in Arizona reveals prevalence of past abuse

January 07, 2026

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Local, national and global affairs

ASU launches new center to train informed, innovative public leaders

January 06, 2026

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University news

Year in review: ASU's top stories for 2025

December 18, 2025

A graduate with long hair wearing a maroon gown and mortarboard waves to friends and family in the audience at the ASU Watts College Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony.

Hundreds of new graduates are ready to serve the public

December 18, 2025

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Science and technology

Student teams create AI tools to help neurodivergent learners

December 16, 2025

Palo Verde Blooms

Study spotlights challenges, opportunities in detention officer profession

December 09, 2025

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University news

ASU names 4 Regents Professors for 2026

December 03, 2025

Palo Verde Blooms

Sun Devil community

Finding strength in stillness

December 01, 2025

Palo Verde Blooms

Sun Devil community

ASU Online graduate finds purpose through sports, creativity and connection

December 01, 2025