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“Tumbleweed Underworld” uncovers the dark side of the Old West. The latest book by Eduardo Pagán, endowed professor of history at ASU’s West Valley campus, explores the hidden world of narcotics, addiction and survival in territorial Arizona. Through years of research, Pagán challenges romanticized views of the Old West and reveals how many of the issues we face today have deeper historical roots than we might think.

Read more: https://ow.ly/IM1r50Z9Y8Q

‘Tumbleweed Underworld’ uncovers the dark side of the Old West | ASU News In the late 1800s, a stop at a bar in the mining town of Clifton in southeastern Arizona might mean bellying up for a beer or whiskey — or a dose of co***ne, morphine or he**in.

What makes ASU's West Valley campus special? Ask the students who call it home.

From its close-knit community and supportive faculty to beautiful outdoor spaces and opportunities to get involved, students share what they love most about life at ASU West Valley.

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When seizures aren’t epilepsy: Understanding a misdiagnosed condition

Nicole Roberts, associate professor in ASU's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is studying non-epileptic seizures that can occur in people as a stress response. Her research is helping shed light on this often misunderstood condition through exploring the connections between stress, emotion and brain function.

Read more about Roberts' work and how functional seizures sit at the intersection of neurology and psychology: https://ow.ly/YE0M50Z92w7

🩺 Future doctors. ⚖️ Future lawyers. Endless possibilities.

This week, a new cohort of rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors is stepping into the worlds of medicine and law through our Future Doctors Institute and Future Lawyers Institute. Throughout the week, students will build skills, connect with professionals and explore what it takes to pursue careers that make a difference.

Hands-on learning. Real-world experiences. Future careers in action.

Campers at ASU West Valley Law Institute stepped into the role of attorneys, preparing and arguing cases from opposing counsel's perspectives after a week of hearing from legal professionals at Rafi Law, exploring careers in the legal field, and attending closing arguments at the Superior Court.

Meanwhile, campers in the Forensic Science Institute put their investigative skills to the test at the Glendale Crime Lab after learning about fingerprinting, entomology, witness questioning, and skeletal and trauma analysis.

📚 After more than two decades as a stay-at-home mom, Kimberley Ruble is graduating from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in history — and earning recognition as a Dean’s Medalist.
Her journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your goals, embrace lifelong learning and create new opportunities for yourself and your family. 🌟
Read more: https://news.asu.edu/20260504-university-news-after-2-decades-stayathome-mom-firstgeneration-student-earns-history

🎉 Congratulations to ASU faculty member Jessica Wicks-Allen on being highlighted as a recipient of the ASU Humanities Institute Spring 2026 Seed Grant!

The Humanities Institute seed grant program supports innovative humanities-based projects that engage with important social challenges and advance impactful research across disciplines. https://news.asu.edu/b/20260519-asu-humanities-institute-announces-spring-2026-seed-grant-recipients

☀️ Summer camps are underway at ASU West Valley! This week, high school students in grades 10–12 are exploring careers in law and forensic science through hands-on activities, expert-led sessions and immersive learning experiences. We're excited to welcome these future professionals to campus and look forward to a great week ahead. ⚖️🔎

🏅 From athlete to leader in sport psychology, ASU graduate Jake Land is turning passion into purpose.
As part of the inaugural cohort of ASU New College’s sports psychology master’s program, Land transformed hands-on experience, resilience and mentorship into a leadership role at the Arizona Center for Neurofeedback, where he will serve as director of sports psychology and assistant manager.
Read more about his story: https://news.asu.edu/20260506-sun-devil-community-asu-graduate-steps-leadership-role-sports-psychology-field

🧠✨ ASU students recently had the opportunity to attend the Western Psychological Association (WPA) Convention, one of the nation’s leading gatherings for psychology students, researchers and professionals.
Experiences like these help students grow beyond the classroom, build professional networks and discover how psychology can create meaningful impact in communities around the world. 💛