{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"114786","title":"Cactus Bowl returns to Mountain America Stadium","body":"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. 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Getting to the next level of growth, however, was proving difficult, as Sly struggled to meet the\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-20T13:27:36-07:00\u0022\u003E05\/20\/2026-1:27pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The West Valley is emerging as a hub for logistics, athletics and advanced manufacturing, with local businesses gaining momentum from the growth. See how this fast-growing region benefits from ASU\u2019s small business support and programs, like engineering, supply chain logistics, sports psychology and others, that prepare students for in-demand jobs.  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Photographed on April 30 in his office with diplomas, honors and artwork, he reflects on his keepsakes, saying, \u201cEverything has a story.\u201d The school, established in 2011, explores border regions worldwide and policies shaping lives, extending beyond traditional Chicano and Latino history, which previously focused mainly on the border. Now, it addresses both Mexican and American issues and global borders. 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More than 22,000 students will earn degrees from ASU, headed for a dynamic range of in-demand careers in health, engineering, astrophysics, teaching and more fields that advance Arizona, the United States and the world.The\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-27T14:44:07-07:00\u0022\u003E04\/27\/2026-2:44pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"A stellar graduation is set for Arizona State University this spring. More than 22,000 students will earn degrees in a range of in-demand careers such as health, engineering, astrophysics, teaching and more, and will hear from acclaimed actor and longtime conservation advocate Harrison Ford, who will give the commencement speech.","teaser":"A stellar graduation is set for Arizona State University this spring.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/20250512%20UndergraduateCommencement_1765.jpg?itok=4nJIyAAs","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260427-university-news-class-2026-sets-record-more-22000-students-graduating-may","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"Office of Media Relations and Strategic Communications","contributor-contact-information-name":"Elena Bras","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/20250512%20UndergraduateCommencement_1765.jpg?itok=4nJIyAAs","image_alt":"Graduates celebrate at a ceremony with streamers.","image_caption":"ASU photo","related_story":"","news_units":"","interests":"Convocation|University","audiences":"Media|Community|Parents|Students","locations":"","u_n_sustainable_development_goals":"SDG 04 Quality Education","field_feed_herberger":"","field_feed_nursing":"","field_feed_knowledge_enterprise":"","content_type":"asu_news_article","field_saf":"University news"}},{"node":{"nid":"113341","title":"Record-setting Sun Devil 100 class recognized during honoree luncheon","body":"An abundance of maroon-and-gold pride filled the second-floor ballroom of the Omni Tempe Hotel on Friday, April 24, as a record-setting cohort of alumni business leaders gathered to celebrate their Sun Devil roots.Each year, the Sun Devil 100 recognizes the fastest-growing Arizona State University\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-27T12:36:08-07:00\u0022\u003E04\/27\/2026-12:36pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"The Sun Devil 100 Class of 2026 represents versatile industries, including technology, real estate, construction, education and nonprofit.","teaser":"An abundance of maroon-and-gold pride filled the second-floor ballroom of the Omni Tempe Hotel on Friday, April 24, as a record-setting cohort of alumni business leaders gathered to celebrate their Sun Devil roots.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/55234005151_76754d673d_o.jpg?itok=ClDz4PtR","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260427-business-and-entrepreneurship-recordsetting-sun-devil-100-class-recognized-during-honoree","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU Alumni Association","contributor-contact-information-name":"Elizabeth Schaible","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/55234005151_76754d673d_o.jpg?itok=ClDz4PtR","image_alt":"A large group of people gather for a picture inside a spacious room","image_caption":"The Sun Devil 100 Class of 2026 represents versatile industries, including technology, real estate, construction, education and nonprofit. 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This year, she\u2019s one of 10 Leadership\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-24T10:36:29-07:00\u0022\u003E04\/24\/2026-10:36am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"ASU\u2019s outreach ranges from a few volunteer hours packing food in a warehouse to long-term relationships and research projects that increase efficiency and improve operations for nonprofits.","teaser":"When Peyton Pierce heard about a fellowship that would let her work with people who live in a homeless shelter, she knew it was for her.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/20190429SustainabilityGarden_31.JPG?itok=bgW-kZPF","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20260424-sun-devil-community-good-neighbor-asu-supports-most-vulnerable-our-community","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"ASU News","contributor-contact-information-name":"Mary Beth Faller","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"480-727-4503","contributor-contact-information-campus":"","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2026-04\/20190429SustainabilityGarden_31.JPG?itok=bgW-kZPF","image_alt":"People walking through a community farm past a large sign that says Feed.","image_caption":"The Rob and Melani Walton Urban Farm,\u00a0a partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, harvests more than 51,000 pounds of produce served to people experiencing food insecurity. 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Residents were relieved to learn their water was now safe.But many still didn\u2019t drink it.The disconnect between water that is safe and water people actually trust and use\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-23T12:25:23-07:00\u0022\u003E04\/23\/2026-12:25pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"In a small Arizona community, millions of dollars were spent upgrading a drinking water system to meet federal safety standards. Residents were relieved to learn their water was now safe. But many still didn\u2019t drink it. The disconnect between water that is safe and water people actually trust and use is at the center of new research from Arizona State University.","teaser":"In a small Arizona community, millions of dollars were spent upgrading a drinking water system to meet federal safety standards. 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