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This ASU grad has a supersize dose of school spirit
After years of keeping her secret, Sydney Lindon-Lake — who is graduating this May with a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies — can finally come clean: She’s Sparky.
Brian Swette loves college sports and what they mean to a university. That passion, along with his support of ASU head football coach Kenny Dillingham, has led Brian and his wife, Kelly, to establish the Swette Family Endowed Football Coach position.
A growing understanding that sports psychology coaches can make the difference between success and failure for athletes has created a rapidly increasing demand for them at all performance levels. An ASU master’s degree was designed to meet that need, and its first graduates are now entering the workforce.
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ASU student‑athletes bring Sun Devil spirit to Tempe elementary school
A visit from Sparky and Sun Devil Athletics turned an ordinary afternoon into one that sparked curiosity toward college readiness for students at Fuller Elementary in Tempe.
Poitier Film School filmmaker, ASU diver wins $5k prize in ReelShort contest
Caleb Liban has never shied away from competition. The student filmmaker from Denver is a competitive diver with the ASU Men’s Swim and Dive team, which won a national championship in 2024. So it’s no surprise that when Liban learned about a film contest in an innovative medium, he’d crush that, too.
ASU graduate steps into leadership role in sports psychology field
As one of the first graduates of ASU’s sports psychology master’s program, Jake Land has already secured a leadership role, combining mental performance strategies with real-world experience to support athletes and clients.
ASU Online provides chance for NBA G League athlete to pursue multiple dreams at once
Balancing the responsibilities of being a professional athlete while pursuing an undergraduate degree is not easy. But Efemena Abogidi, professional basketball player in the NBA G League, says ASU Online allowed him to continue chasing his dream in basketball, while simultaneously working toward a degree in anthropology.
Stressed-out teen? Sleep and sports may be the cure
The changes that adolescents go through during their teenage years make them particularly susceptible to stress — but ASU researchers have uncovered two seemingly simple things that can help regulate teens’ emotions: sleep and sports.
ASU Law grad turns passion for football into a career path
What started as mock drafts and a love for the NFL became a career goal for Cameron Johnsen. Now, the ASU Law graduate is breaking into the football industry with real-world experience and a clear vision for what’s next.
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