Ed Delph, who played vital role in West Valley campus' foundation, dies at 101 (opens in new tab)

Edwin “Ed” Delph, a key voice in the creation of Arizona State University’s West Valley campus, died March 20 at age 101.“The ASU West Valley campus would not exist today as the innovative, thriving educational hub it is today without Edwin’s support,” ASU President Michael M. Crow said. “He was a champion of student success who should inspire us to follow our passions to create positive change.”As the son of a Phoenix teacher, much of Delph’s early life was spent observing the transformative...