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John McCain's New Institute Launching Today

Steve Clemons | Posted 05.24.2012

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McCain and a bipartisan group of supporters are punctuating the start of a new university-based institute committed to the leadership principles John McCain exhibited and encouraged, particularly in young people.

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College Students Strip Down, Donate Clothes Off Their Backs

Posted 04.26.2012

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On the last day of classes, most college students are about ready to let their hair down. But at Arizona State University, more than 15,000 co-eds ...

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College-Completion Lessons from ASU

Tom Vander Ark | Posted 04.16.2012

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Phil Regier runs a big online college of working adults. He pays attention to completion rates. President Obama set a goal of regaining the number-o...

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Arizona State Lifts Ban On Change.org

Posted 02.06.2012

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Arizona State University infuriated activists when the school decided to block access to Change.org, a popular site that allows people to create and s...

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Missing ASU Student Survived On Melted Snow, Candy Bars, After Being Stranded In Her Car For 10 Days

AP | By FELICIA FONSECA | Posted 02.21.2012

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PHOENIX -- An Arizona State University student packed a water bottle with snow and let it melt under the sun for drinking water while she was stranded...

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REPORT: Dennis Erickson Fired As Arizona State Coach

AP | JOHN MARSHALL | Posted 01.27.2012

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Dennis Erickson is out as Arizona State coach, a university official told The Associated Press, after another season in which the...

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Oregon Overcomes Another Injury To Beat Arizona State

AP | By ANNE M. PETERSON | Posted 12.16.2011

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EUGENE, Ore. -- Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas was smiling despite his injury Saturday night – much like teammate LaMichael James the game bef...

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Ex-ASU Swimmer Accidentally Drowns In Campus Pool

AP | Posted 12.14.2011

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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Authorities say a former Arizona State University swimmer is dead after drowning in a pool on the Tempe campus. ASU police say 22-yea...

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2011 NCAA Softball Final: Sun Devils, Gators Face Off

AP | JEFF LATZKE | Posted 08.06.2011

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Even the hottest pitching staff in the Women's College World Series couldn't keep Florida's offense from another productive day....

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Bristol Palin Headed To College?

Posted 05.25.2011

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Contrary to claims that Sarah Palin thinks college is "too elitist" for her kids, her daughter Bristol may be headed to campus soon. TMZ reports that...

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ASU Students Rally To Push Passage of Elusive DREAM Act

Eduardo Barraza | Posted 05.25.2011

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If approved, the proposed legislation would allow thousands of undocumented students in the country to legalize their status, enter the workforce and apply for federal student aid.

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Spice: Or How To Get Legally High In America

HuffPost Citizen Reporting | Andrew Gallo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Produced by HuffPost's College Reporting Team Will -- who asked that his last name be redacted for his own safety -- is a sophomore at Arizona State ...

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A University's Steep Path Towards Carbon Neutrality

Huff Post Citizen Reporters | Andrew Gallo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sitting on top of the former College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation building at Arizona State University is a peculiar sight for new visitors on...

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Joe Arpaio Forced Out Of ASU Panel By Singing (VIDEO)

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio, known for dubiously legal immigration raids, was at Arizona State University for a public "Meet-the-Press" style interview at the ...

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HuffPost Citizen Journalist Helps The Daily Show Examine ASU's Obama Debacle

Matthew Palevsky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones and his team of producers traveled to Tempe, Arizona where Dawn Teo helped them solve the mystery behind what cable news junkies have deemed, "the biggest scandal in the history of Arizona State University."

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Obama's Commencement Speech: Never Rest On Your Laurels

Adam Sneed | Posted 05.25.2011

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When President Barack Obama spoke to Arizona State University's graduating class Wednesday night, he made one thing clear: He has not achieved enough in his lifetime.

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ASU Commencement: Obama Giving Address Tonight

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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PHOENIX — Arizona State University students are getting a graduation ceremony to remember forever. Wednesday evening's ceremonies were to inclu...

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"Daily Show" Goes To ASU To Find Out Why They Snubbed Obama (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo and Matthew Palevsky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Just over a month ago HuffPost citizen reporter Dawn Teo wrote about ASU's refusal to give President Obama the customary honorary degree for deliverin...

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Obama, the NRA, and Alice Cooper

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Obama will be delivering his address to the graduating class just 11 miles from the Phoenix Convention Center, where more than 10,000 supporters of the National Rifle Association (NRA) will be checking into their hotels for the NRA Annual Meeting.

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Breaking The ASU Story

Adam Sneed | Posted 05.25.2011

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The firestorm following ASU's decision not to award Obama an honorary degree when he speaks at commencement in May still has criticism pouring into Tempe, but much of it is going to the wrong place.

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POLL: 79% Of ASU Faculty Say Obama Should Receive Honorary Degree

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2011

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TEMPE, ARIZONA - This week, two Arizona State University physics professors, Mike Thorpe and Jose Menendez, polled ASU faculty on whether President Ba...

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ASU Says "We Blew It," Alumni Rescind Donations

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Although the ASU community is angry and embarrassed over the brouhaha, there is also a consensus that -- whether snub or snafu -- the incident will not affect Obama.

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ASU Honorary Degree Policy For Sitting Politicians Not Documented

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2011

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TEMPE, ARIZONA - Arizona State University became the unlikely focus of a political firestorm last week when news broke that ASU would not be conferrin...

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An Honorary Degree Is Not An Endorsement

Michael Roth | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bestowing an honorary degree acknowledges importance, distinction, and achievement; it is not a blanket endorsement. Surely, Obama's importance, distinction and achievements merit such honors.

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ASU Apologizes, Establishes "Barack Obama Scholars" Program

Dawn Teo | Posted 05.25.2011

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ASU expects to enroll more than 1,000 Arizona students in the President Barack Obama Scholars program. The program will cover the full cost of tuition, fees, books, room, and board for students who come from families with the greatest financial need, typically those unable to attend a university.

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