{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"112461","title":"Ed Delph, who played vital role in West Valley campus\u0027 foundation, dies at 101","body":"Edwin \u201cEd\u201d Delph, a key voice in the creation of Arizona State University\u2019s West Valley campus, died March 20 at age 101.\u201cThe ASU West\u0026nbsp;Valley\u0026nbsp;campus would not exist today as the innovative, thriving educational hub it is today without Edwin\u2019s support,\u201d ASU President Michael M. Crow\u0026nbsp;\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-03-30T12:00:03-07:00\u0022\u003E03\/30\/2026-12:00pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Edwin \u201cEd\u201d Delph, a key voice in the creation of Arizona State University\u2019s West Valley campus, died March 20 at age 101. \u201cThe ASU West\u00a0Valley\u00a0campus would not exist today as the innovative, thriving educational hub it is today without Edwin\u2019s support,\u201d President Michael M. 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These awards honor individuals whose work exemplifies innovation, dedication and a student-first mindset.The awards\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-06-12T15:41:22-07:00\u0022\u003E06\/12\/2025-3:41pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Meet the recipients of the 2025 Graduate College Staff Awards of Excellence Luncheon and learn how their work helps drive student success.","teaser":"Each year, the Graduate College recognizes staff members who impact graduate education at Arizona State University through the Graduate College","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-06\/IMG_4267.JPG?itok=-qWE8bqr","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/b\/20250612-four-staff-members-honored-excellence-graduate-education-support","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"The Graduate College","contributor-contact-information-name":"Marjani DeHoff","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"Tempe campus, Downtown Phoenix campus, West Valley campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-06\/IMG_4267.JPG?itok=-qWE8bqr","image_alt":"Four staff members honored for excellence in graduate education support","image_caption":"From left: Anna Engelbrektson, Madison Edmonds, Jennifer Litten and Rebecca Dial pose for the 2025 Graduate College Staff Awards of Excellence Luncheon. 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This honor recognizes the highest-achieving graduates who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and community commitment.As Dean Todd Sandrin\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-05-23T11:15:24-07:00\u0022\u003E05\/23\/2025-11:15am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Meet the inaugural Dean\u2019s Medalists from ASU\u2019s New College\u2014seven extraordinary graduates recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and service. 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Now, thanks to a new collaboration between the\u00a0Arizona Supreme Court and ASU, this certification is available online and on-demand.","teaser":"When Arizona courts need to determine whether someone can stand trial, they rely on a small group of certified mental health professionals to evaluate a person\u2019s competency.","story_images":"","hero_image":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-05\/Scale%20and%20Gavel.jpg?itok=_cc3Tp_V","path":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/20250522-law-journalism-and-politics-asu-arizona-supreme-court-launch-online-mental-health-evaluation-certification","hide_byline":"0","contributor-contact-information-affiliation":"New College","contributor-contact-information-name":"Melissa Stroud","contributor-contact-information-e-mail":"{{ mail }}","contributor-contact-information-phone_number":"","contributor-contact-information-campus":"West Valley campus","feed_image_link":"","image_url":"https:\/\/news.asu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/block_image_16_9_lge\/public\/2025-05\/Scale%20and%20Gavel.jpg?itok=_cc3Tp_V","image_alt":"A judge\u0026#039;s gavel and balanced scales of justice on a desk with books.","image_caption":"The\u00a0Arizona Supreme Court,\u00a0ASU\u2019s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and ASU\u00a0Learning Enterprise are collaborating on an online and on-demand competency evaluator training program. 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