Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
ASU Biodesign Institute offering free COVID-19 saliva testing
The ASU Biodesign Institute is offering free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix.Officials say the saliva test allows patients to get results in less than 48 hours and is less invasive than the nasal swab test. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
The ASU Biodesign Institute is offering free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix.Officials say the saliva test allows patients to get results in less than 48 hours and is less invasive than the nasal swab test. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details.
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
ASU joins lawsuit over order that requires international students not attending in-person classes to head home
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
The lawsuit lists a number of universities as plaintiffs, including ASU, NAU, and UArizona.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
Google to offer career certificates it says are equivalent to a 4-year college degree
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
The tech behemoth will offer three new certificate programs in Data Analytics, Project Management, and UX Design, according to a July 13 news release.
Trump undercuts health experts — again — in schools debate
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.
Children's Cancer Network holds school supply distribution in Phoenix
Kids with cancer and their siblings received backpacks loaded with school supplies by the Children's Cancer Network for a "back to learning" event on July 11.
Kids with cancer and their siblings received backpacks loaded with school supplies by the Children's Cancer Network for a "back to learning" event on July 11.
3 Arizona teachers test positive for COVID-19 after sharing summer school classroom, 1 passes away
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Kimberly Chavez Lopez Byrd, a teacher, passed away from COVID-19 on June 26. Two other teachers, who shared the same classroom, tested positive for the virus.
Schools outline plans to return to class amid COVID-19 pandemic
Some school districts will offer parents the option to choose how their children will attend class, while other districts will go fully digital for a portion of the school year. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
Some school districts will offer parents the option to choose how their children will attend class, while other districts will go fully digital for a portion of the school year. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America.
ASU professor redesigning cooling vests to deal with hot temperatures in Arizona
One ASU professor hopes his work on clothing can help people adapt to Arizona's extreme heat. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
One ASU professor hopes his work on clothing can help people adapt to Arizona's extreme heat. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Opinions differ in debate over reopening of schools amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Parents and teachers have differing opinions on reopening schools, as Arizona continues to deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Parents and teachers have differing opinions on reopening schools, as Arizona continues to deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
‘I finally got into Harvard’: Man trades garbage collection job for Harvard Law acceptance letter
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
A Maryland man traded in his garbage collecting job for a Harvard Law School acceptance letter and he has his friends and family to thank.
Students speak out after Phoenix Union High School District cuts ties with school resource officers
The group spoke out on July 9 and called for the school board president and several other school board members to make public statements on the issue, saying silence is not acceptable.
The group spoke out on July 9 and called for the school board president and several other school board members to make public statements on the issue, saying silence is not acceptable.
CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schools
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Despite President Donald Trump's sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
International students in Arizona scrambling to figure out new ICE rule on student visas
International students are looking at their options, after a new rule by ICE could mean they will have to leave the country.
International students are looking at their options, after a new rule by ICE could mean they will have to leave the country.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
University of California system names first Black president
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.