Lloyd looking to get Arizona back on track in first year
Arizona lured Lloyd away from Spokane, Washington, to replace Sean Miller, who was fired after 11 seasons amid an NCAA investigation into improper recruiting.
Hurley revamps Arizona State’s roster to add toughness
Bobby Hurley overhauled the roster for 2021-22, bringing in a group of transfers and freshmen whom he hopes can add a level of grit.
Arizona aiming to end losing streak against Washington
Not only do the Wildcats have to face Washington on Friday night, they’ll do it after losing two starting quarterbacks to season-ending injuries in consecutive weeks.
Biden touts spending, infrastructure packages to revive US
President Joe Biden returned to his birthplace Wednesday for the first time since taking office, declaring his multitrillion-dollar safety net and infrastructure packages would restore an America starving for investments in its workers, families and the environment.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
California school district tells parents their children must eat lunch in the rain due to COVID
Amid outcry, the district decided to let kids eat a 15-minute lunch indoors if there is 'a heavy downpour'
Student mariachi group from Tempe set to be featured at international conference in Switzerland
Kyrene Middle School's award-winning mariachi student group, as well as their teacher, is set to be recognized internationally during a conference.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill can keep affirmative action, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled late Monday that the University of North Carolina has shown that it has a compelling reason to pursue a diverse student body and has demonstrated that measurable benefits come from that goal.
‘Heroes we needed’: Jill Biden congratulates 2020, 2021 Teachers of the Year at White House
Dr. Jill Biden hosted the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year at the White House on Monday in a months-long delayed event to celebrate their talents and commitment to education.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Arizona QB Cruz out for rest of season with thumb injury
Gunner Cruz is done for the year after suffering a thumb injury in Saturday’s 34-0 loss to Colorado.
GCU opens Lopes Academy for student with disabilities
Grand Canyon University is teaming up with the Cardon Center to help individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities experience college life. The university opened the Lopes Academy at Cardon's, which includes a new two-year program at the College of Humanities and Social Science.
California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
Sexual assault reported near ASU Tempe; 'armed and dangerous' suspect on the run
ASU Police said the attack happened between the school's Packard parking structure and the Hyatt House Tempe near Veterans Way and 6th Street on Oct. 17.
Colorado extends Arizona skid to 18 games with 34-0 shutout
An Arizona team that owns the nation’s longest losing streak was just the salve the Colorado Buffaloes needed.
Rising rallies Utah to 35-21 win over No. 18 Arizona State
The Sun Devils (5-2, 3-1 Pac-12) surrendered 28 unanswered points after halftime.
Newsmaker Saturday - Dale Rogers & Cheryl Scharr
This week on Newsmaker Saturday we speak to Dale Rogers, with ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, about the global supply chain backlog. We also speak with Cheryl Scharr, artistic director for the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre in Scottsdale, to talk about the return of stage shows following the pandemic.
California high school program aims to help nation's growing truck driver shortage
A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
Northern Arizona University to hold in-person commencement
Northern Arizona University's fall commencement will be held Dec. 10 at Walkup Skydome on the university’s campus in Flagstaff.