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Designing for community and sustainability

It’s a common story: Developers start transforming public spaces with little to no input from the community — and it doesn’t end happily. But, as Arizona State University Assistant Professors Paul...

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ASU urban climatologist reveals hottest and coolest spots on Tempe campus

“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.” — Jane Austen Just in time for face-melting season, a study of shade, heat and the best ways to cool...

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Art installations by ASU students, alumni on view for next year

The work of several students and alumni of the School of Art in Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts will be on view in the Valley for the next year as part of IN...

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ASU dance alum joins renowned NYC dance company

When J. Bouey took their first dance class as a teenager in south Phoenix, they just wanted to be a stronger captain for their little-known high school step team. Now, after years of doubts and...

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Summer in the city

The unseasonably temperate weather in the Phoenix metropolitan area this spring may have everyone scratching their heads, but rest assured, heat will always be a concern in the Valley whose name pays...

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ASU announces seven 2019 Practices for Change fellows

The National Accelerator for Cultural Innovation at Arizona State University will welcome seven Practices for Change fellows from around the country to ASU’s Tempe campus this summer. The Practices...

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New ASU music composition professor combines iconic sounds to create new meanings

Composer Alex Temple has joined the Arizona State University School of Music in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts as an assistant professor of music composition. “I have taught a...

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ASU's Daniel Bernard Roumain: The sheer fear of creating new and innovative work

Daniel Bernard Roumain’s work as a composer and performer focuses on fostering awareness of and conversations about complex social issues. An Institute Professor in Arizona State University's...

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Trumpet 'superstar' and ASU alumnus joins School of Music

Josef Burgstaller, world-renowned trumpeter, will join the ASU School of Music as associate professor of trumpet beginning in August 2019. Burgstaller is a double alumnus of Arizona State University...

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School of Music doctoral graduate gives back through music

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of profiles for spring 2019 commencement . When Arizona State University School of Music graduate Fredrick Brown, Doctor of Musical Arts in wind band...

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ASU saxophone ensemble has banner year at national chamber music competitions

Seyon Saxophone Quartet, a chamber music ensemble composed of Arizona State University School of Music students, won first and second prizes at two prominent national chamber music competitions...

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Interior architecture student draws on theater background in design projects

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of profiles for spring 2019 commencement . Working in an ensemble theater that has a focus on civic dialogue turned out to be a useful background for Courtney...

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ASU digital culture alumni release augmented reality education app

Maureen van Dobben, Amy Rodriguez and Jordan Neel released a mobile application this week — one month after they all graduated with degrees in digital culture from Arizona State University's...

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Jacob’s Pillow invites ASU dance alumni to perform their work

Two Arizona State University dance alumni will perform their work at a one-night-only performance in August 2019 as part of the Inside/Out series at Jacob’s Pillow. For the fourth consecutive year,...

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Music alums selected for national arts leadership and artistic development programs

Two Arizona State University School of Music alumni have been selected to participate in the Sphinx Organization’s national arts leadership and artistic development programs dedicated to transforming...

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