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ASU’s dual enrollment program thrives ahead of Accelerate ASU Partner Conference

Gaining momentum, Accelerate ASU adds new partner schools and gains thousands of new students

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Inside Earned Admission: How ASU redesigned access to undergraduate degrees

More than 10,000 learners have earned admission to Arizona State University by demonstrating readiness in college-level coursework. Now, ASU is sharing what it has learned about performance-based admission.

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ASU brings college courses and career-clarity to students at Florida international school

As a teacher, Jacques Rademan wants his students to think big. Not just about test scores or final grades, but about what they can do with their education long-term. Rademan oversees the International Baccalaureate* Career-related Programme, or CP, at Creation Village World School in Celebration, Florida. The CP supports 11th and 12th grade students as

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[2025 Year in Review] From setback to comeback: ASU Earned Admission students rewrite their college stories

Life paused their education. Now they’ve earned degrees on their own terms. This article is part of our 2025 Year-in-Review series, a retrospective on the inspiring stories of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise, focused on advancing learning across all stages of life. ASU Earned Admission by the numbers: The night before his final exam, Griffin

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Accelerate ASU brings together educators to expand equitable access to college credit

At inaugural Accelerate ASU Partner Conference, schools share how students are earning college credit with fewer barriers

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Balancing work and school is within reach using these effective strategies

Learn about actionable strategies for effective work and school balance, including time management techniques, prioritization methods and support resources.

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From global stages with Tim Robbins to ASU’s graduating class: Madison Davis’ journey to the spotlight

Actor and theater company founder completes degree alongside arts career.

Reina Nieto graduates ASU Local Hawaii

Breaking barriers: Mom makes history as ASU Local-West Hawaii’s first graduate

Reina Nieto redefines what’s possible as a first-generation college graduate, inspiring a future in health care.

ASU offers pathways for formerly incarcerated people to earn a degree.

Turning the page: ASU’s Earned Admission program paves the way for second chances

Learn about Alexander’s inspiring journey from incarceration to college through ASU Earned Admission, where second chances become reality.

Ian Burns continues his education as part of ASU's Earned Admission program.

From athlete to scholar: Ian Burns’ journey with ASU’s Earned Admission

Discover how former college swimmer Ian Burns found new career possibilities through ASU’s Earned Admission program.