ASU’s DACA students meet, plan action
PHOENIX — On Thursday evening, Arizona State University students crowded into a makeshift conference room, pulling chairs into a circle. When there wasn’t any room left, some students sat on the floor in the middle. They took turns introducing themselves – sharing their names, their majors and their fears about the repeal of DACA.
As GCU completes Division I transition, relationship with Pac-12 remains complicated
PHOENIX — Although Grand Canyon’s transition to Division I is complete, its relationship with the Pac-12 remains complicated.
Arizona higher education administrators work to reassure DACA students
PHOENIX — Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump would be ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA.
Now Division I, advancing to NCAA Tournament is GCU’s ‘sole focus’
PHOENIX — The momentum built slowly over the past four years as the men’s basketball program at Grand Canyon University awaited Division I eligibility.
Students mark moment of peace and unity at Maryvale High School
PHOENIX – Jaqueline Guerra walked into the middle of the athletic field at Maryvale High School, surrounded by ribbons of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors seeking peace and unity in troubled times. After the cheers died down, she spoke.
Soccer team provides safe outlet for African refugees in the Valley
PHOENIX — The Maricopa Mulenge Football Club started out as a few guys playing soccer together in a local park and now, this team has become a safe outlet for part of the African refugee community here in the Valley.
Reflections of Tillman accompany unveiling of bronze statue
TEMPE — “Somewhere inside, we hear a voice. It lead us in the direction of who we wish to become. But it is up to us whether or not to follow.” -- Pat Tillman.
International signees could help accelerate rebuilding process of ASU men’s tennis
TEMPE — Following an eight-year period without a men’s tennis team, Arizona State is back with a highly regarded collection of international players.
Arizona cuts to college student support still among steepest in nation
WASHINGTON - State support for students at Arizona's three public universities has fallen by 53.8 percent since 2008, more than three times the national decline over the same period, according to a new report.
Gender equity program brings women of color into STEM fields
PHOENIX – For years, white males have made up the majority of the STEM field.
Academies over club soccer? Casa Grande program leads the charge
PHOENIX - As Major League Soccer made developing local talent for its teams a priority in recent years, the Grande Sports Academy was an early player in the trend of the sport’s elite moving away from U.S. club and high school programs in favor of attending academies.
Arizona group wants $57 million Volkswagen settlement to go toward electric school buses
PHOENIX – A local grassroots environmental group gathered outside the Arizona state Capitol on Thursday to draw attention to diesel pollution. They want state officials to use the nearly $57 million the state will receive from the national Volkswagen settlement to replace diesel school buses with electric buses.
