Volcanism has played a more extensive role in shaping the surface of Mercury than previously thought, according to imaging data gathered by the MESSENGER spacecraft.read more
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Spielberg receives ASU award for communication excellence
Three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg is the 2008 recipient of ASU's Hugh Downs Award for Communication Excellence.read more
New study reveals image makes the bird
ASU's Kevin McGraw and a team of researchers are discovering that a manipulation of breast feather color can result in higher testosterone levels for male barn swallows.read more
Mars rover finds Yellowstone-like hot spring deposits
An ASU designed mineral-scouting camera is pointing scientists toward an ancient Martian hydrothermal system like those in Yellowstone National Park.read more
ASU designs program to address speech pathologist shortage
Accelerated master's degree program helps speech-language technicians get the neccesary clinical training to become qualified pathologists.read more
Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes faculty members and staff
Eight individuals were honored for quality teaching, excellence in advising, and making a difference.read more
ASU ranks 6th for impact in ecology, environmental research
Arizona State University placed sixth in the Thomson Scientific’s U.S. University’s Top 10 in the subject area of ecology and environmental sciences. read more
ASU fuses sustainability with art
ASU’s Institute for Humanities Research, is examining the topic of sustainability by playing host to two art exhibitions that fuse the humanities and sustainability.read more
Sun Angel Scholarship funds research in the humanities
Three undergraduate students receive the Sun Angel Excellence in the Humanities Research Scholarship, which affords students the chance to pursue a research project in their field of study.read more
Tirosh-Samuelson to become director of Jewish Studies
In sharing her vision, Tirosh-Samuelson says that Jewish Studies at ASU will focus on research, teaching and community outreach.read more