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- 1Policymakers turn to humanities to advance sustainability goals▼Bridging the gap: Policymakers turn to humanities to advance sustainability goals
Arizona State University reports that policymakers are increasingly drawing on the humanities to help advance sustainability goals. The piece argues that disciplines like history, philosophy and literature can bridge gaps between scientific data and public values, making environmental policy more effective and socially grounded.
- 2ASU play on consumption and climate heads to UNESCO summit▼ASU play about consumption, climate change and progress heads to UNESCO climate summit
An Arizona State University theatre production exploring consumption, climate change and the idea of progress has been selected to appear at a UNESCO climate summit. The play brings an artistic perspective to climate debates, using performance to examine how everyday consumption habits connect to environmental crisis and what progress means in a warming world.
- 3ASU's Sara Brownell Named 2026 Cell Biology Fellow●ASU President’s Professor Sara Brownell elected a 2026 American Society for Cell Biology Fellow
Sara Brownell, a President's Professor at Arizona State University, has been elected a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology. The honor recognizes her contributions to the field, and the announcement was made through Arizona State University's news outlet.
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Arizona State hockey players are publicly disputing the university's internal review of the incident in which a teammate collapsed. The players question how the school handled the investigation and its conclusions, according to ESPN. The dispute has drawn attention to player welfare and transparency around how ASU assessed the medical event involving one of its own athletes.
- 5Arizona State hockey players ask school to suspend coach Greg Powers●Arizona State men’s hockey players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave - The Athletic
Players on Arizona State University's men's hockey team have asked the school to place head coach Greg Powers on leave, according to reporting by The Athletic. The request puts the long-serving coach's position under scrutiny and raises questions about the program's leadership. Neither the university nor Powers has publicly responded, and details about the players' specific concerns have not been released.
- 6Arizona State hockey players ask school to put coach on leave●Arizona State men’s hockey players ask school to place coach Greg Powers on leave
Players on Arizona State University's men's hockey team have asked the school to place head coach Greg Powers on leave, according to The New York Times. The request puts the long-serving coach's position under scrutiny and raises questions about the program's leadership. The university has not detailed the players' specific grievances, and it remains unclear whether administrators will act on the request.
- 7ASU's MODL initiative uses AI to bolster local election resilience▼How ASU's MODL initiative strengthens local election resilience using AI
Arizona State University's MODL initiative is working to strengthen the resilience of local elections using artificial intelligence. The effort, reported by The State Press, focuses on applying AI tools to support election administration and preparedness at the local level. Details about specific projects or outcomes remain limited in the initial coverage.
- 8ASU Launches First-of-its-Kind Scale to Classify Phoenix Haboobs▼ASU launches first-of-its-kind Phoenix Dust Storm Scale to classify haboobs
Arizona State University has launched a first-of-its-kind Phoenix Dust Storm Scale, a new system to classify the severity of haboobs — the massive dust storms that regularly sweep through the Phoenix area. The scale gives residents and officials a standardized way to gauge storm intensity. It marks a notable step in weather classification for a region where dust storms pose recurring hazards to drivers and air quality.
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Arizona State University researchers are examining what happens when meals themselves are prescribed as medicine. The approach, known as food is medicine or medically tailored meals, involves doctors issuing dietary prescriptions for patients with conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Interest is growing in whether prescribed nutrition can improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.
- 10Arizona lawmakers demand independent probe of ASU hockey workout●Arizona lawmakers demand independent investigation into ASU hockey workout that left player in coma
Arizona lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into an Arizona State University hockey workout that left a player in a coma. The demand raises questions about the training's supervision, safety protocols and the university's handling of the incident, with the player's condition continuing to draw public concern and scrutiny of ASU's athletic program.
- 11Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave amid workout investigation●Arizona State hockey coach placed on paid leave as investigation into tragic workout continues
Arizona State University has placed its hockey head coach on paid leave while an investigation continues into a tragedy connected to a team workout. The university has not released details of what happened or the coach's alleged role. The move is described as a standard administrative step pending the outcome of the inquiry, and no charges or findings have been announced.
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Arizona State University has placed its hockey coach on administrative leave while the school investigates an incident in which a player collapsed. ESPN reported the move, but neither the university nor the coach has publicly detailed the circumstances of the collapse or the coach's alleged role. The player's condition and the scope of the inquiry have not been disclosed, and the program has not said how long the leave will last.
- 13ASU teams see mixed results during busy travel stretch▼Sun Devil Debrief: Tested by travel, ASU sees mixed results across the board
Arizona State University's teams wrapped up a stretch of road games and travel with mixed results, according to a roundup from the student newspaper The State Press. The 'Sun Devil Debrief' feature recaps how ASU programs fared away from home, noting that some squads performed well while others struggled on the road.
- 14University of Arizona reports stronger, better-prepared incoming classes●Enrollment at U of A sees major gains in academic quality, preparedness, access for Arizonans
The University of Arizona says its latest enrollment figures show major gains in academic quality, student preparedness, and access for Arizona residents. The university is framing the results as evidence that its admissions and outreach strategies are attracting stronger students while keeping higher education within reach for in-state families.