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:

• Along Tyler Mall, working east from Palm Walk to McAllister Avenue
• Along McAllister Mall, working south from University Drive to Tyler Mall

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.

• Lot 46 closure
• Trench plates on pathways

Buildings may experience temporary, planned shutdowns of fire waterline services during construction. The project management team will notify those affected in the following areas:

• Biodesign A, B and C
• Central Plant
• Engineering Center A through G
• Engineering Research Center
• Goldwater Center
• ISTB II
• ISTB II Support
• ISTB V
• Life Sciences Center A
• Murdock Lecture Hall
• Noble Science Library
• Physical Sciences Center F, G and H
• Psychology Building
• Psychology North
• Research Support Services 1
• Schwada Classroom Office Building
• Tyler Mall Cantina
• Tyler Street Parking Structure
• Urban Systems Engineering
• Wexler Hall

If you have questions regarding the project, please reach out to the following: 

• Erich Bonz, city of Tempe water engineering manager
• Robert Soller, ASU project manager

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.

Read the full story on ASU News.

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.

Read the full story at ASU News. 

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.

Barbara Lloyd has been appointed Arizona State University’s vice president of University Real Estate Development, effective Dec. 8, 2025. Lloyd is an ASU alumna and reports to Morgan R. Olsen, ASU’s executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer. 

“Barbara will play a vital role in leveraging ASU’s diverse real estate portfolio to drive the university’s mission,” Olsen said. “Her extensive expertise and proven track record with ASU and in private industry will advance our real estate strategy and we are excited to continue working with Barbara in this new role.” 

In her new role, Lloyd will prioritize public-private partnerships, P3, to advance ASU’s student living and learning facilities and its Innovation Zones, including the Novus Innovation Corridor and the recently launched Polytechnic Innovation Zone. She also will optimize the value and operations of the university’s real estate portfolio. University Real Estate Development also manages the transitional space needs of the ASU Enterprise.

“Stepping into this role is an opportunity for me to contribute to ASU’s long-term success at a greater level,” Lloyd said. “As an alumna, I see this as a full-circle opportunity to give back to my alma mater and my community.”

“In the coming year, my goal is to advance ASU’s continued success and lasting impact through strategic collaboration and development of our eight Innovation Zones. I look forward to strengthening existing and establishing new public-private partnerships to meet this goal,” Lloyd added.

Lloyd joined ASU in 2019 as Director of Real Estate Management. She previously served for more than 25 years in the local commercial real estate industry, where she closed more than $500 million in commercial transactions. She also has experience with investment sales, commercial leasing and large-scale development projects.

Lloyd holds an Arizona real estate brokerage license and obtained her Certified Commercial Investment Member designation in 2006. Lloyd was ranked in the top 5 out of 60 Brokers in NAI’s Phoenix office from 2010 to 2019, was the #1 Agent in 2013, and was in the top 10% of the firm in 2012 out of 12,000 agents globally. She currently serves on the executive committee of the Association of University Real Estate Officials. 

Lloyd earned her undergraduate degree from ASU in 1999. She will continue her Sun Devil education when she joins the ASU Executive MBA program in fall 2026.