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Investigation into Jonathan Yudelman video
Jonathan Yudelman is on leave from Arizona State University pending the outcome of an investigation into a video. He was placed on leave on Monday, May 6. As a result, he is not permitted to come to campus, teach classes, or interact with students or employees. Prior to May 5, Yudelman had already resigned his position at ASU, effective June 30.
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Unauthorized Encampment Removed on Alumni Lawn
ASU Police arrested 72 people for trespassing after they set up an unauthorized encampment Friday, in violation of university policy. Encampments are prohibited on Arizona State University property.
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ASU statement on Congresswoman Tlaib’s cancelled visit
The event featuring Congresswoman Tlaib was planned and produced by groups not affiliated with ASU and was organized outside of ASU policies and procedures. Accordingly, that event will not take place today on the ASU Tempe campus.
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ASU Student Government meeting Investigation
The ASU Police Department is currently investigating the disruption of the ASU Student Government meeting Tuesday night on the Tempe campus.
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Standing up to Antisemitism
Arizona State University has a long history of opposing Antisemitic rhetoric and acts of intimidation whether they occur on our campuses, or in the community. The university has been very clear about this position, as President Michael Crow has shared repeatedly.
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President Crow on Turning Point USA bullying ASU faculty
Earlier this week, Dr. David Boyles, an instructor in the ASU English Department, was followed, harassed, pushed and injured by two men identified by Turning Point USA as their “reporter” and “cameraman.” I’d like to share with you some of my views about this matter.
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ASU statement on Israel-Gaza conflict
The recent terrorist attacks by Hamas against the people of Israel and the subsequent retaliatory strikes have understandably caused distress and concern across the globe and in the Arizona State University community.
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ASU Report to the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Freedom of Expression at Arizona’s Public Universities
This report constitutes Arizona State University’s response to the request from the co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Freedom of Expression at Arizona’s Public Universities to provide a review of events surrounding the former T.W. Lewis Center’s Feb. 8, 2023 event titled “Health, Wealth & Happiness” and the center’s former executive director, Ann Atkinson.
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Update on Palo Verde East fire
There was a fire this morning in a storage space on the first floor of Arizona State University’s Palo Verde East residence hall on the Tempe campus.
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ASU and Arizona, Utah will move to Big 12 conference
Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and the University of Utah will join the Big 12 Conference in 2024, positioning the universities and their student-athletes for increased stability and success.
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