Make an Impact

Onwards and upwards: Marine Corps veteran Elizabeth Preayer shares experience in ASU TRIO’s Veterans Upward Bound Program

Marine Corps veteran Elizabeth Preayer describes her experience as both a participant and employee of the ASU TRIO Veterans Upward Bound Program, touching on the importance of perseverance and community.

June 10, 2025

Champions of change: Accessibility Coalition director discusses the importance of advocacy at ASU

In preparation for Accessibility Week, we interviewed the current director of advocacy for the Accessibility Coalition to learn more about the discrimination that students with disabilities face.

March 19, 2025

ASU’s Change the World is coming to Mountain America Stadium

ASU is hosting another edition of its innovative experience where students can show off skills in art, performance and ideas to show how they can make a difference in the world.

March 18, 2025

Spaces we belong: ASU Changemaker takes action for MLK Day of Service 2025

For this year’s MLK Day of Service, ASU Changemaker partnered with the Arizona Burn Foundation to install smoke detectors in high-risk communities.

March 5, 2025

ASU and Veterans Upward Bound alumni’s story of sobriety and higher education works to inspire those struggling with addiction

Veteran Chris Bilandzija has been using his story of pursuing higher education in social work through ASU and Veterans Upward Bound to inspire others on the road to recovery.

January 2, 2025

Rushing to the rescue: NFL Legend Emmit Smith and the campaign against opioid overdoses

NFL Legend Emmitt Smith and the Ready to Rescue NARCAN campaign attended the Arizona State University Family Weekend tailgate to promote opioid awareness.

December 20, 2024