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How the ‘Homeboys’ and 3-a-day practices led to a Rose Bowl win
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1986 ASU football team that went 10-1-1, won the Pac-10 title and beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl. ASU News is celebrating by sharing an oral history of the event, told by the people who lived it.
Behind every opening ceremony and photo finish in the Olympics is a global enterprise that brings together business, technology, media and international diplomacy on one of the world's biggest stages. Now, ASU is taking a closer look at that complex ecosystem through its new Center for Olympic Studies.
This fall, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication launches the largest collection of new degree paths since its founding in 1984, marking a new era of preparing students for mass communication careers.
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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.
Water polo grad balances academics and athletics with the Olympics on her mind
International student Millie Quin balanced the demands of collegiate water polo while pursuing an interdisciplinary studies degree that blends global health and criminal justice. Along the way, she developed skills that are shaping her future career goals, while breaking records and preparing for the 2028 Olympics.
Triple major aims for the big leagues in sports finance
Ainsley Peterson is a triple-major Moeur Award recipient from San Diego, graduating with a dream to become the CFO of a professional sports team.
Families get a chance to meet their favorite Sun Devil athletes at 2026 fan fest
Fans came out to celebrate all things Sun Devil Athletics with interactive access to student-athletes, coaches and programs across multiple sports at Sun Devil Fan Fest held at Mountain America Stadium on April 17.
2026 Pat's Run draws thousands of runners to honor Pat Tillman's legacy
Nearly 30,000 race participants wound their way through the streets of Tempe on April 11 for the 22nd annual Pat's Run, which was kicked off this year by actor, comedian and veteran Rob Riggle. The event is the signature fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which honors the legacy of the late football player and Army Ranger.
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