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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...

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Finals week: ASU Library is here to help

The end of the spring semester is here and finals are around the corner. Do you need help with final research papers or a place to study? Here are a few of the extraordinary resources you have access...

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Therapy animals bring calm and connection to ASU Library

The end of the semester can be a stressful time for many students. From research projects and final papers to exams and moving or graduating, it can quickly add up. Offering therapy animals at the lib...

A collage of six book covers including "Recitatif," "The Seven Year Slip," "It's Kind of a Funny Story," "The Song of Achilles," "The Paranormal Ranger," and "The Spiderwick Chronicles."

Discover your next favorite read during National Library Week

Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What’s the draw? Everything. National Library Week takes place from April 6 to 12 and is a perfect time to explore everything th...

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Make a difference for students on Sun Devil Giving Day

Across ASU Library locations, nearly 200 student workers help the ASU community access library services and collections. Every year, ASU Library highlights several of these students with the Tomalee D...

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March Mammal Madness hypes science, storytelling in the classroom and beyond

In classrooms throughout the country, the buzz around March Mammal Madness starts long before the tournament begins. For middle school science teacher Jessica Harris, students wonder which animals wil...

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Local athletes get crash course on Black history in Arizona

Basketball players from Arizona State University and the Valley Suns gathered on Jan. 6 to learn about Black history in Arizona and Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to ASU's Tempe campus in 1964. The V...

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Library student workers honored with Tomalee Doan LibAid for Student Success Award

ASU Library is excited to announce two recent Tomalee Doan LibAid for Student Success award recipients. Elaine Pratt from the Music Library was awarded first place, and Harianth Kalavala from High D...

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Welcome to spring 2025

Happy New Year, Sun Devils! Welcome to 2025 and a new semester. Whether you are new to ASU or ready to graduate this semester, here are a few resources to help you meet your goals. Power up your rese...