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Because the world wasn’t built around the blind, ASU alumni decided to change the world

Taylor McDonald is an ASU alum who has been legally blind since birth. She found resources to make her education, life and career possible, and now she’s sharing those resources as an Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

"I want people to know my story and others’ stories who had similar experiences.”

— Stephanie Cahill

“I wanted to help other first-generation students coming in and international students coming in.”

— Alpha Ngwenya

“My degree makes me stand out substantially. Sustainability is a new degree around the country, but ASU has had it for over 10 years.”

— Caroline Cloud

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Campus life

One of ASU's oldest traditions: Lantern Walk

Hear from ASU students about the 103-year-old Homecoming tradition and its ties to indigenous land.

Read More | January 10, 2020 | Read time: 1 min min read

ASU student in traditional native costume dances at Hassayampa

Campus life

Throwback: Showdown on the Rez

Find out what the Showdown on the Rez trip to Fort Defiance, Ariz., meant to Native American students at Arizona State University.

Read More | January 10, 2020 | Read time: 1 min min read

Campus life

ASU Safety Escort allows students to safely travel around Tempe campus at night

Thanks to a student government Safety Escort service, ASU Students on the Tempe campus can request a safety escort vehicle to get around safely at night.

Read More | December 6, 2019 | Read time: 2 mins min read

Make an impact

Ignite@ASU: Sharing stories to impact others

At Ignite@ASU, Sun Devils shared their stories to “ignite” inspiration in 5-minute speeches.

Read More | December 6, 2019 | Read time: 5 mins min read

Wellness

Celebrate Thanksgiving with fellow students and faculty

Students who can not travel back home for Thanksgiving can join fellow Sun Devils, faculty and staff at one of the many dinners put on by ASU organizations.

Read More | November 27, 2019 | Read time: 3 mins min read

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An Unforgettable Maroon Monsoon: ASU Homecoming 2019

Arizona State University students packed the Inferno student section and celebrated on the field after a Sun Devil football upset against No. 6-ranked Oregon on Saturday, the culmination of a week of student-led celebrations for ASU Homecoming 2019.

Read More | November 26, 2019 | Read time: 3 mins min read

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