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Vietnam veteran completes degree after five decades
More than 50 years ago, a young Vietnam veteran enrolled at Arizona State University (ASU) on the GI Bill. Amid the conflicts and protests of the late 1960s, he left campus before graduating.
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ASU forum addresses climate change and foreign relations as key threats
Worsening climate change and escalating tensions with China are two of the biggest issues affecting the future of the U.S., according to several experts who addressed a national security conference held by Arizona State University this week.
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Arizona governor emphasizes importance of cross-border collaboration
It was a little after 9 a.m. last Friday when Irasema Coronado, the director of Arizona State University’s School of Transborder Studies, began her remarks.
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Study explores evolving framework for understanding cancer
Cancer cells are driven by the same imperative guiding all living things: to grow, survive, and reproduce. Although cancer’s evolutionary underpinnings have been recognized since the 1950s, clinicians have been slow to apply the lessons of evolution to combat this deadly disease, which remains the second-leading cause of death, claiming 9.7 million lives worldwide in 2022.
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ASU integrates support initiatives for Black students into campus culture
Arizona State University (ASU) continues to embed support for Black students, faculty, and staff into its culture as part of the LIFT Initiative. The initiative, launched in 2020 by ASU President Michael Crow, aims to create meaningful change at the university and contribute to a national agenda for social justice.
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ASU hackers win $2M at DEF CON AI competition
In August, approximately 30,000 attendees, including cybersecurity professionals, expert programmers, and officials from top government agencies, gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center for DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker convention.
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ASU researchers develop new technologies for cardiac surgery and colonoscopy
In the United States alone, more than 900,000 heart surgeries are performed each year. Around the globe, 17.9 million people die from heart-related diseases annually, according to the World Health Organization, making it the leading cause of death.
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Arizona couple donates $10M to bolster infrastructure and programming at Arizona PBS
Sue Hart-Wadley and Searle Wadley have donated $10 million to Arizona PBS, marking the largest gift in the station's history. The donation will assist the Arizona State University-affiliated station in purchasing and constructing a new broadcast tower, funding a national science-focused series, and expanding educational outreach efforts throughout the state.
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ASU President Michael Crow discusses higher education's role amid climate crisis
During a conversation with David Orr, a professor of practice in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University President Michael Crow was asked what profession he would consider if he were 18 years old again.
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ASU researcher pioneers new forensic technique using microscopic shattered glass
Using shattered glass to glean clues from a crime scene is nothing new. Broken pieces of glass can indicate where a criminal was standing, the angle of a bullet’s trajectory, and in the case of a drive-by shooting, it can even determine the direction of travel.
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ASU creates VR lab simulating hurricanes for online meteorology course
Students at Arizona State University have developed a virtual reality experience for a meteorology course that uses real-world sound and data to immerse users in the middle of a hurricane.
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ASU workshop fosters innovative medical solutions
Improving the emergency room experience, revolutionizing blood draws, and creating a more flexible SurgiSlinky to replace bones are among the innovative ideas that emerged from the eight-day Arizona Solutions for Global Health workshop. Presented by ASU Health on behalf of the Plus Alliance, the event concluded on August 14 and aimed to address complex medical problems.
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ASU researchers tackle rising insecticide resistance among local mosquito populations
Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on the planet, transmitting life-threatening diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, and yellow fever. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these insects kill more than 700,000 people each year and are becoming increasingly resistant to insecticides.
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ASU study reveals significant economic impact from Arizona's nonprofit sector
If all of the nonprofits in Arizona were grouped together as an industry, they would be the sixth-largest sector in the state — ahead of construction, transportation and warehousing, and accommodation and food service — in economic impact.
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ASU professor discusses risks and benefits associated with emerging voice cloning technology
Advancements in voice cloning technology have raised concerns about its potential misuse for election fraud, misinformation, impersonation, and identity theft.
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ASU launches lab aiming to restore election confidence
Bill Gates understands why recent close local election results have led some people to voice distrust in how the process was conducted.
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ASU's LEAPS lab addresses global energy challenges through innovative solutions
Across the world, around 750 million people — more than twice the population of the United States — lack access to electricity. For many more, access is unreliable or unsustainable. Faced with such monumental need, Arizona State University’s Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) decided to take a unique approach.
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Arizona State University reports record-breaking fall enrollment
Approximately 40,800 new students are enrolled at Arizona State University this fall, including first-year, transfer, and graduate students across various campuses and online platforms.
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ASU launches initiative leveraging PBS content for educational media
Arizona State University (ASU) has announced a new initiative aimed at advancing media-based teaching and learning through the use of PBS content. Elisa New, a distinguished professor of practice at ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (MLFTC) and founder of the television show "Poetry in America," will lead the new Educational Media Innovation Studio.
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W.P.Carey Foundation commits $25M to expand ASU business school's real estate education
The W. P. Carey Foundation and Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business are collaborating to enhance the school's real estate programs through a $25 million commitment from the foundation, bringing its total contributions to over $100 million.