ASU moves up among top-ranked universities in the world for academic, employer reputation

by Lisa Irish | Jun 1, 2026 | SSEBE News

The U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities ranked ASU in the top 20 for eight subject areas. Our environmental engineering program ranks #4 and our civil engineering program ranks #17.

You are what you eat — or are you?

by Lisa Irish | May 27, 2026 | SSEBE News

A new mathematical model developed by ASU Engineering Professors Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown and Bruce Rittmann takes a closer look at that hidden part of digestion.

Desert wildfire recovery solution could come from your salad bowl

by Lisa Irish | May 14, 2026 | SSEBE News

ASU researchers, including Assistant Professor Emmanuel Salifu’s team, turn to fungi as a cost-effective, sustainable way to stabilize land after a fire.

Study sharpens Colorado River forecasts as Arizona faces more water cuts

by Lisa Irish | May 13, 2026 | SSEBE News

ASU Engineering Research Scientist Zhaocheng Wang and recent master’s graduate Swastik Ghimire are using satellite data to track hidden water dynamics across the basin to improve predictions critical for drought planning.

New urine test provides simple way to screen for autism in children

by Lisa Irish | May 13, 2026 | SSEBE News

ASU Engineering researchers developed a new tool that tests for microbial metabolites and opens door for earlier diagnosis of autism and treatment.