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Online graduate education programs gain U.S. News recognition

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:41 in Education

The Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University has earned a number 14 ranking in two separate categories for its online graduate education programs in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

W. P. Carey School ranks among top online MBA programs

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:38 in Education

This week, U.S. News & World Report issued its first-ever rankings for top online education programs. The online MBA program from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is among the 14 named to the publication’s inaugural “Honor Roll” for online graduate business programs.

Piper Trust expands sustainable health initiative

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:36 in Quality of Life

The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has announced grants totaling $4.7 million – an infusion of funds for the nonprofit community that will advance their work in the areas of arts and culture, services for disadvantaged children, youth mentoring, higher education research initiatives and civic engagement opportunities for older adults. A $3 million grant will expand the Center for Sustainable Health at Arizona State University.

Humor experts want to hear your jokes ... no joke

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:34 in Quality of Life

Don and Alleen Nilsen are serious about this: They want to hear your jokes, particularly the ones you helped create.

Simpler times: Did an earlier genetic molecule predate DNA and RNA?

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:32 in Discovery

In the chemistry of the living world, a pair of nucleic acids – DNA and RNA – reign supreme. As carrier molecules of the genetic code, they provide all organisms with a mechanism for faithfully reproducing themselves as well as generating the myriad proteins vital to living systems.

Martin Luther King focus of new book, course on non-violence

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:30 in Human Rights

This semester, ASU's Keith Miller has a new book on Martin Luther King, Jr. and a new course on non-violence and the civil rights movement.

Expat, alum offers Francophiles a word a day

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:18 in Community

When she enrolled in ASU’s French program in the 1980s, little did ASU alumnus Kristin Espinasse know that she would eventually tutor more than 42,000 students in the language and culture of France via the Internet.

Cell-CT: A new dimension in breast cancer research

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:16 in Quality of Life

Despite advances in both the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, the disease remains a leading worldwide health concern.

Soldiers to learn sustainability techniques at ASU

Thu, 2012-01-12 16:15 in Sustainability

The design and establishment of an online graduate certificate in sustainability leadership at Arizona State University for soldiers and civilians in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve was inaugurated Jan. 6 during a signing ceremony.

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