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March Mammal Madness returns to celebrate science, storytelling and libraries

On a chilly winter afternoon in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Victoria Savo is painting a blank tournament bracket on the outside wall of a library. Savo is a library media specialist at Swift...

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ASU course explores culture through an interdisciplinary lens

When Razieh Araghi joined Arizona State University in fall 2025, she wanted to show students the power of humanities. Her course — SLC 202 Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories — aims to do just ...

Left to right: Director of Navajo Nation Library, Pete Donovan (Diné), Program Coordinator, Yitazba Largo-Anderson (Diné), Archivist and Assistant Librarian, Vina Begay (Diné), Sr. Program Coordinator, Eric Hardy (Diné) tabling at 2026 Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day

Labriola Center Blog: January 2026

Events covered in this blog post include Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day, Whittier Elementary School visit, Alchesay High School Visit, Recharge 2026, and Languages of the Four Directions.20...

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ASU at Tohono O'odham Parade

ASU for YOU!Arizona State University is a place where students from the Tohono O’odham Nation can learn, grow, and lead. With exceptional student support, hundreds of degree options, a Nationally reco...

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Expanding open access in the humanities, education and beyond

What if a university’s research wasn’t locked behind paywalls? Through open-access publishing, researchers and scholars can make their work available to everyone. Open access removes barriers to impo...

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Department of English celebrates 125th anniversary with special events, including a history exhibit

In honor of its quasquicentennial, the Department of English is celebrating in a big way. Special events will run through October, including an exhibit detailing the history of the department that wil...

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Labriola Center announces 2025 National Book Award winner

A groundbreaking book examining the overlooked legacy of "redface" in American theater is being recognized for its contributions to Indigenous scholarship. “Redface: Race, Performance, and Indigeneit...

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Outstanding ASU Library student employees honored for service

Every day, student employees across ASU Library locations greet patrons, teach new skills and build a supportive community for students, faculty and staff. In recognition of their outstanding work, th...

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ASU geology grad aims to inspire students with ‘stories from the land’

When you meet Elishua Shepherd (Diné), you quickly realize he has left a lasting mark on the ASU community. From his role as a student worker in the Labriola National American Indian Data Center to re...