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 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.
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.
ASU will sunset the Blue Bag Program in the coming weeks and officially discontinue it as part of efforts to enhance the university’s sustainability initiatives.
Sun Devils may continue using blue bags with these dates in mind:
If a blue bag near you is not removed by Jan. 1, 2026, please email Facilities Management.
Since its launch in 2014, the Blue Bag Program has helped Sun Devils practice sustainability by keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills. Notable program accomplishments over the past decade include:
While the program has made a significant impact, changes in the recycling industry now require specific materials — such as snack and candy wrappers — to be shipped out of state for specialized processing, which reduces operational efficiency. Additionally, snack and candy wrappers make up only 0.01% of ASU’s total waste stream but require a disproportionate amount of time and energy to process.
ASU will redirect these resources to local recycling and waste reduction efforts that deliver greater environmental benefits.
While the Blue Bag Program is ending, there are still many ways to recycle on campus:
Individuals can also drop off batteries and small e-waste with Enterprise Technology Deskside Services staff at the Health Futures Center, room 166, and these locations during regular business hours:
ASU thanks everyone who contributed to the success of the Blue Bag Program and appreciates the continued support of Sun Devils in advancing the university’s sustainability goals.
Please email ASU Zero Waste with questions or to learn more about creating workplace sustainability practices.
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.
Read the full story at ASU News.
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.
Read the full story at ASU News.