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Michael Crow @michaelcrow

Professor and Regents Distinguished President, Arizona State University. #1 most innovative school in the U.S. (2016-2025).

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Michael Crow@michaelcrow
15 Feb 2023
I am excited to share that @ASU has a new design aspiration. By practicing Principled Innovation, we will build on our commitment to better humanity by being more intentional in our decision-making and evaluation of our societal impact. youtu.be/INz-z9NKg8w

A New ASU Design Aspiration: Principled Innovation

ASU President Michael Crow announces the addition of the university...

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Arizona is growing and we have to ready the talent to match its needs. This spring, I joined @phxchamber's “Let’s Talk Business Phoenix” podcast to discuss the higher education landscape, workforce development and Arizona’s economic future — watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=irgNPE53…
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Higher Education Day is an opportunity to reflect and recommit to expanding opportunity, advancing the well-being of people and our planet, and strengthening our democracy. Universities have responsibilities to the people and places they serve.
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Win Boerckel@WinBoerckel
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President Sally Kornbluth of @MIT and President @michaelcrow of @ASU coming to the stage together right now at @PostLive to talk about how our nation’s research universities build America 🇺🇸
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It was great to join @MayaAjmera (@ScienceNews) at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and share my thoughts on #AI, interdisciplinary education and the value of science. Congratulations again to the talented award winners!
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America’s semiconductor leadership depends on connecting discovery, talent and manufacturing capacity. ASU is proud to be an inaugural university research partner at @applied4tech's new EPIC Center. Read more: ow.ly/BTbH50Z5Hx6
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we need to decide what our nation's next chapter looks like. On June 4, at the @washingtonpost Building America Summit, I'll join @MIT President Sally Kornbluth to discuss how we are advancing ideas, people and service to the nation.
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Space is essential to the future of exploration, communication, economic competitiveness and national security. Last week, ASU was proud to co-host the Aerospace and Defense Summit with @latimes to advance the conversation and innovation needed to lead: ow.ly/671w50Z2uUW
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Silicon and Li-Niobate Photonics…the future of unfathomable bandwidth and lower power consumption. AI Interconnect launched by NantPhotonics. Really enjoyed my conversation with ASU President @michaelcrow at the Aerospace & Defense Summit today. We took the stage for a powerful conversation about the future of space, defense, innovation, and America’s technological leadership. A dynamic discussion bringing together visionary cutting-edge technology, and the next generation of strategic advancement. @latimesstudios_ youtu.be/wK87wjzuq-U?si=OK5h… via @YouTube
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Joyce and Kimberly's story reminds us that students don't always follow a straight line, and it's our job to forge a path. Through Operation Comeback, these sisters earned their degrees after years of caregiving. Their self-sacrifice is inspiring, and their comeback matters.
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Last week, U.S. representatives Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari announced a $2.6M federal investment in ASU’s Center for Heat Preparedness, supporting vital work to develop solutions for the growing risks of extreme heat. Learn more: ow.ly/YZlN50YYvb8
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Congratulations to ASU’s Class of 2026! Proud to celebrate these remarkable graduates and the many ways they will create change.
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The evolution of higher education needs to continue. At the recent @MilkenInstitute Global Conference, I weighed in on higher education’s next chapter and what universities can do to better prepare learners for a rapidly changing future. Catch up here: ow.ly/iovN50YWLAx
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Arizona needs more skilled health professionals and better pathways to care. With HonorHealth as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU’s new medical school, we are building a new approach that uniquely connects education, research and patient care across our region.
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A commitment to academic excellence 📚 Arizona State University recorded a multiyear Academic Progress Rate (APR) average of 990 over a four-year period (2021-22 to 2024-25), as announced by the NCAA on Tuesday. Read more here: thesundevils.com/news/2026/0…
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Our great thanks to Brian and Kelly Swette for their $10M gift establishing the Swette Family Endowed Football Coach position. Their investment reflects the momentum Coach Kenny Dillingham is building and the continued rise of Sun Devil Football: ow.ly/4rvv50YUFhm
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Higher education is at an inflection point. At the #MIGlobal Conference on May 5, I’ll join fellow leaders to discuss what higher education could look like in 20 years and what we need to do to get there. Livestream info below.
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ASU is honored to help prepare the next generation of national security leaders. This new master’s degree in war and strategy advances our work as a National Service University and reflects our commitment to serving the country — learn more: news.asu.edu/20260430-local-…
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Space is not a distant frontier, but a domain central to security, connectivity and economic competitiveness. On May 15, ASU will join @latimes to explore the future of space exploration, global defense and economic expansion. Join the conversation: latimes.com/aerospace
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I invite you to listen to a recent episode of @CNN's "Paging Dr. Gupta" podcast, where ASU's Joshua Anbar offers his insight and lived experience on autism, adulthood and why success is never one size fits all. Give it a listen: ow.ly/BZhr50YSBzf
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J. Craig Venter was a once-in-500-years scientist who could see and do things others could not yet grasp. From the human genome to the discovery of nature’s perfect energy factories, Craig propelled our species forward on an epic scale.
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