January
Sun Devils on the frozen continent
Students in ASU study abroad program travel to Antarctica for
March
May
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14-year-old ASU Online student hoping to engage, empower the next generation
February
First cross-humanities degree launches at ASU
The bachelor’s degree in culture, technology and environment is the first to draw from all three large, interdisciplinary schools of the humanities.
“We will never change the world unless we change how we learn. This degree truly helps you become a global citizen who can write and research well, act with passion and find humane solutions.”
- Je rey Cohen, dean of humanities
Alena Wicker, an ASU Online student studying biological sciences, is embracing her studies and helping to inspire others. As she pursues her degree, she also aims to engage, empower and educate the next generation.
April
A. Wade Smith and Elsie Moore Memorial Lecture with Ibram X. Kendi
Notable author and historian Ibram X. Kendi spoke on a range of topics relating to race in America and what it will take to make meaningful change.
Ready, camera, action: Bringing bee research to ASU Online students
How 15 students from ASU’s Russian Department earned nearly 30 prestigious awards in 1 academic year
Multiple students in the School of International Letters and Cultures’ Russian department received nearly 30 awards ranging from research scholarships and internships to fellowships.
Jane Goodall Institute, ASU expand partnership
The partnership between ASU and the Jane Goodall Institute focuses on the research and discovery for the planet and its inhabitants. ASU serves as the repository for the Jane Goodall Institute Gombe Research Archive.
The Online Undergraduate Research Scholars (OURS) program brought bee research to online students through technology that allows students to research bee behavior outside of the lab.
July
ASU professor establishes annual disability awareness lecture through Lincoln Center
The College established the Lawrence J. and Virginia Devlin Bolmarcich Memorial Lecture to raise disability awareness and promote a positive disability culture.
August
From London to NYC to ASU: Professor returns after a summer on center stage
Regents Professor Ayanna Thompson turns her attention to the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies growth after a busy summer of celebrating
October
A space launch 12 years in the making
Psyche, the first ASU-led NASA deep space mission, lifted o from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on October 13, signaling the next phase of a longawaited mission.
November
Empowering Indigenous communities on economic self-development
American Indian Studies and the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning team up to build culturally centered and community-driven solutions in Indigenous communities.
December
September
The College recognizes academic excellence with Dean’s Medalists
On December 12, The College celebrated 21 of its highestachieving students from the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences at the fall 2023 convocation ceremony.
Empowering change in science education
Meet the all-female team leading the natural sciences division and tackling a variety of innovative and expansive new directives.
“Women and girls who want to be scientists can see that it’s something that you can do, and that this is a job that you can have and that you can be successful and achieve at a high level. A cadre of strong and talented women have all achieved this at ASU.”
- Nancy Manley, director, School of Life Sciences
