Press releases

As the world manages through the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona State University continues its work to discover and develop easier and more widespread COVID-19 testing to assist in managing the virus.

In July, ASU became aware of an Instagram account repeatedly promoting COVID-19 parties for when students returned for the fall semester. The account urged followers to avoid social distancing and face coverings, and included ASU trademarks and school colors while promoting behaviors such as COVID parties that create a risk to public health.

The Peace Corps and Arizona State University today announced a new strategic partnership agreement that will advance their shared interest in meeting the needs of learners in remote, offline communities globally by leveraging ASU’s innovative technology, SolarSPELL, a tool to build information literacy and to advance high-quality education.

Spanish-speaking students in Arizona and across the United States will now have access to more affordable options to complete their degree through a new credit transfer partnership between ASU and four of Mexico’s top universities.

ASU’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation surveyed more than 400 Arizona nonprofit organizations to show the disruption caused by the pandemic. The results are grim and show the challenges to serve their communities

What does Summer School look like for students in 2020? In a period of economic uncertainty with shifting job markets and employment opportunities that are evaporating in some places and springing to life in others, higher education remains one of the best investments people can make.