ASU State Press

09/04/2026

ASU hires professor who violated former university's consensual relationship policy

Dietram Scheufele resigned from University of Wisconsin-Madison after an investigation into student complaints.

Read more from Senna James:
https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/09/asu-hires-dietram-scheufele

09/04/2026

New medical school prepares for the future, bridging medicine and engineering

The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering aims to prepare for medicine's future.

Read more from Sam Luba:

The school's combination of medicine and engineering seeks to ready its students for the evolving role of technology in medical care.

09/04/2026

AI expo showcases new tech advancements in the ASU community

University students, faculty and professors share their thoughts on the future of AI at ASU.

Read more from Ella Long:

Students and instructors reacted to AI advancements as AI Day at ASU presented an expo on Sept. 3, highlighting chatbots and classroom usage.

09/04/2026

DOJ demanda a Arizona, ABOR e impugna matrícula estatal de alumnos sin estatus legal

La demanda alega que la Proposición 308 viola la ley federal y se suma a 20 demandas similares del DOJ.

Lee más de Lexi Janusee:

El DOJ demandó a Arizona en un tribunal federal por una ley que permite matrícula estatal a estudiantes sin estatus legal en universidades públicas.

09/04/2026

Iniciativa política incluye comunidades Latinx en conversaciones sobre políticas públicas

Iniciativa estudiantil se enfoca en proveer investigaciones precisas y accesibles a estudiantes Latinx.

Lee más de Leticia Natiello:

El Centro para Latina/os y Investigación de Política Estadounidense ayuda a los hispanohablantes acceder investigaciones e información política.  

09/04/2026

Pack your backpack: The ‘it’ bag takes over ASU campus

Leather totes with personally curated accessories are officially the bags that everyone has and wants.

Read more from Charley Fisher:

Social media has influenced many students to opt for tote bags rather than settle for a simple backpack.

09/03/2026

How does the Spanish Heritage track serve the students it was built for?

The program helps heritage speakers enhance Spanish skills and learn varieties of Spanish and culture.

Read more from Lairam Romero:
https://www.statepress.com/article/2026/09/la-prensa-spanish-heritage-eval

09/03/2026

ASU comedy scene incorporates more voices, expands the stage

Jokes can be used as a tool to bring people together, comedians of ASU say.

Read more from Lexi Janussee:

The comedy scene hasn't always been inclusive, but ASU's improv and comedy clubs are finding ways to change that.

09/03/2026

The Agora at ASU revives the democracy of ancient Greece on campus

A new debate club aims to create a space for constructive dialogue without competition.

Read more from Alyssa Brown:

Inspired by the ancient Athenian Agora, seven students created a nonpartisan, non-competitive debate club focused on building debate and public speaking skills.

09/03/2026

ASU football prepares for 2026 season behind 'explosive' offense, steady defense

The Sun Devils enter the season unranked after finishing 8-5 in 2025.

Read more from Eric Pacheco:

ASU prepared for their upcoming 2026 football season with a highly-touted transfer class including Omarion Miller and Cutter Boley.