ISTB 12 will be the centerpiece of the Polytechnic Innovation Zone, one of nine such ASU zones — eight of which are in Arizona, with the ninth being the ASU Creative Economy Hub in Los Angeles. ISTB 12 provides a learning and innovation space for students and the community.
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The Desert Financial Arena project improvements include a new court, seating and upgraded concessions. Following approval by the Arizona Board of Regents, the multi-year renovation is set to begin in May 2026.
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ASU Parking and Transportation Services asks all employees to help ASU reach its 60% participation goal in the mandated Maricopa County Travel Reduction Program yearly survey.
The short survey helps the county plan for public transportation services to reduce carbon emissions and shares Sun Devils’ commuting patterns. Employees should choose the campus or site they commute to the most and complete the accompanying survey. Please respond by Oct. 31, 2025.
PTS also encourages student participation in the survey:
Email PTS or call 480-965-6124 with questions about ASU participation in the Maricopa County TRP survey.
ASU Business and Finance is implementing artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, reduce routine workloads and improve customer experiences within its departments.
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The Office of Business and Finance recognized employees whose contributions advanced key university milestones from the completion of The Arizona Golf House at Papago and the launch of Workday to employee benefits initiatives and more.
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Multiple roadwork projects continue in segments along University Drive on the Tempe campus from Sept. 2 to Oct. 31, 2025.
Lane restrictions occur between Myrtle and College avenues and Novus Place and McAllister Avenue.
The south intersection at Myrtle Avenue and University Drive will be closed to all traffic Sept. 29 to Oct. 12. Commuters can access the area via Ninth Street and Mirabella Drive during construction.
Please obey all signs and instructions.
| Scheduled roadwork areas | Expected start and end dates |
| University Drive: Myrtle to College avenues | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3, 2025 |
| University Drive: Novus Place to McAllister Avenue | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31, 2025 |
In addition to the University Drive roadwork, enhancements to the roadways, sidewalks and landscaping along Ninth Street between Mill and Myrtle avenues will occur Dec. 8, 2025 to Jan. 9, 2026, on the west side of the Tempe campus.
Expect some lane closures and restrictions during the project.
These projects will affect daily activities and increase traffic congestion. 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.
Revisit this page for updated project information.
Multiple roadwork projects continue in segments along University Drive on the Tempe campus from Sept. 2 to Oct. 31, 2025.
Lane restrictions occur between Myrtle and College avenues and Novus Place and McAllister Avenue.
The south intersection at Myrtle Avenue and University Drive will be closed to all traffic Sept. 29 to Oct. 12. Commuters can access the area via Ninth Street and Mirabella Drive during construction.
Please obey all signs and instructions.
| Scheduled roadwork areas | Expected start and end dates |
| University Drive: Myrtle to College avenues | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3, 2025 |
| University Drive: Novus Place to McAllister Avenue | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31, 2025 |
In addition to the University Drive roadwork, enhancements to the roadways, sidewalks and landscaping along Ninth Street between Mill and Myrtle avenues will occur Dec. 8, 2025 to Jan. 9, 2026, on the west side of the Tempe campus.
Expect some lane closures and restrictions during the project.
These projects will affect daily activities and increase traffic congestion. 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.
Revisit this page for updated project information.
Arizona State University’s new Wilson Hall has been honored with the Best Project award in the Higher Education and Research category of Engineering News-Record Mountain States and Southwest’s annual Southwest Best Projects competition.
The building — designed by RSP Architects and built by Holder Construction — opened in August 2024 on the Tempe campus. It spans approximately 178,000 gross square feet and includes 19 state-of-the-art classrooms, a suite for Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, research and observation rooms and flexible instructional and office space.
Wilson Hall’s design also features a distinctive exterior — the top three floors overhang the lower two — creating shaded walkways around the building perimeter. An open “canyon” on the ground floor allows pedestrian flow through without entering the building.
Renovation of underground utility tunnels around 1,000 linear feet also ensures more reliable and sustainable infrastructure. The project reflects ASU’s commitment to innovation, accessibility and student success. The building received LEED Gold certification earlier this year.
Arizona State University landscape architect Byron Sampson was recently named a 2025 Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects — one of the highest honors in the field.
Sampson is one of 50 landscape architects nationwide to receive the distinction this year. The honor recognizes exceptional contributions to the profession through works, leadership, service and innovation.
Over his 45-year career — including 16 years at ASU — Sampson has led transformative design initiatives related to sustainability and a connection to place. Since joining the university in 2009, he has helped reshape ASU campuses by developing designs rooted in the Sonoran Desert.
His work has guided major open space projects, including the Cactus Garden at Biodesign C and the rehabilitation of Palm Walk on the Tempe campus.
“I’m incredibly proud to help protect and create sites of memory that shape how students experience the university, physically and mentally,” Sampson said. “This honor reflects the work of our team and ASU’s leadership in sustainable site development.”
In addition to his work at ASU, Sampson serves on two national boards — the Black Landscape Architects Network and the Association of University Landscape Architects.
Sampson will be formally inducted into the ASLA Council of Fellows at next month’s 2025 Conference on Landscape Architecture.
In the newly released Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System, or STARS, from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Arizona State University was rated as a “top performer” in its 2025 Sustainable Campus Index.
Read the full story at ASU News.