ASU's campuswide use of geographic information systems, or GIS, has earned the university a 2026 Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award for Higher Education.
Presented during the recent Esri User Conference in San Diego, the award recognizes ASU’s use of GIS technology across teaching, research, operations and public service.
Read the full story on ASU News.
A city of Tempe waterline replacement project will take place on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus from May 18 through Aug. 19, 2026. The project will replace underground water infrastructure along sections of Tyler and McAllister malls.
The city has scheduled construction from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m, Monday through Friday, in the following areas:
Construction crews are expected to work in 500-foot sections. The project will require construction fencing and adjustments to pedestrian and vehicle access. Pedestrians and drivers should expect the following temporary changes to malls and parking lots.
Buildings may experience temporary, planned shutdowns of fire waterline services during construction. The project management team will notify those affected in the following areas:
If you have questions regarding the project, please reach out to the following:
Arizona State University leaders and staff joined Facilities Development and Management’s Grounds Services to plant seasonal flowers across the Tempe campus in celebration of Earth Day Every Day in April 2026.
Volunteers installed more than 250 summer-ready blooms during three hands-on experiences at Old Main and along Tyler Mall near McAllister Avenue.
The annual effort brings together staff and groundskeeping professionals to enhance campus spaces, provide an opportunity to learn about landscape maintenance, and foster connections across departments.
Learn more about Sustainable Sun Devils in action and find ways to participate in environment-focused activities.
Sustainability at Arizona State University extends into everyday practice through Novus Place, a 275,000-square-foot complex of restaurants and retailers in Tempe that is in the heart of the Novus Innovation Corridor — one of ASU’s Innovation Zones.
From ethical sourcing to operational efficiency, each restaurant contributes to an environment where sustainability is both visible and accessible.
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Tracy Arner, associate director of ASU Learning Engineering Institute, earned points and won prizes by participating in the 2025 Health Impact Program.
Arner, one of two 2025 ASU winners, racked up 128,060 points and won a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones by walking, hiking, paddleboarding and cooking healthy food. She also participated in challenges and connected her smartwatch to automatically track wellness activities.
She has participated in HIP since 2021 and said the most important thing for earning points is consistency.
"I try to make sure I log in every day to check my cards and made it part of my daily routine," she added.
HIP participants can earn up to $50 per quarter by engaging in physical activity, monitoring eating habits and improving their mental well-being. The more you do, the more you earn.
For anyone on the fence about joining HIP or persisting in their wellness journey, Arner recommended recruiting friends to join HIP and use the app. "Having a support system can really help with the commitment."
Visit the HIP page to learn more and enroll in the program to start earning points.
Arizona leaders gathered in downtown Phoenix on April 9, 2026, at the groundbreaking of the headquarters for ASU Health, the hub of the university’s efforts to improve health outcomes for Arizona residents.
The ASU Health headquarters is scheduled to open in time for the fall 2028 semester. Located in the Phoenix BioScience Core downtown, it will feature traditional and virtual reality classrooms, health care simulation and skills labs, a medical-technology innovation suite, and student- and community-focused amenities.
Read the full story on ASU News.
Arizona State University was again named one of the Best Large Employers in the U.S. for 2026.
Forbes partnered with Statista to rank organizations with more than 5,000 employees based on feedback about salary, working conditions, professional growth, and other factors that define workplace quality.
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Roadwork continues along University Drive on the Tempe campus through Feb. 6, 2026.
Lane restrictions are in place between Novus Place and McAllister Avenue to facilitate construction activities.
Please obey all signs and instructions.
Check out the city of Tempe’s street closures and restrictions webpage for detour information. Visit Valley Metro for service updates.
Visit the campus shuttles and public transit webpages for alternate transportation options.
Email Parking and Transportation Services or call 480-965-6124 for more information. Follow PTS on the social media platform X for updates.
Roadwork continues along University Drive on the Tempe campus through Feb. 6, 2026.
Lane restrictions are in place between Novus Place and McAllister Avenue to facilitate construction activities.
Please obey all signs and instructions.
Check out the city of Tempe’s street closures and restrictions webpage for detour information. Visit Valley Metro for service updates.
Visit the campus shuttles and public transit webpages for alternate transportation options.
Email Parking and Transportation Services or call 480-965-6124 for more information. Follow PTS on the social media platform X for updates.
Arizona State University’s built environment continued to evolve in 2025 with the completion of 145 capital projects totaling a $650 million investment.
Read the full story at ASU News.
