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Michael M. Crow named as a 2025 Edison Achievement Award honoree
The Edison Awards have announced Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University (ASU), as a 2025 Edison Achievement Award honoree.
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ASU grads excel amid rising demand for green jobs
A recent Forbes report on green jobs aligns with Arizona State University's (ASU) long-standing emphasis on sustainability's role in the future economy.
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ASU Library integrates indigenous perspectives into archival collections
Arizona State University's Labriola National American Indian Data Center is reshaping traditional archival practices by integrating Indigenous perspectives into its collections.
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ASU partners with DOD to advance irregular warfare research
Arizona State University (ASU) has been chosen to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in a significant academic research initiative.
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ASU highlights 'Lucy' discovery impact during its golden anniversary year
The Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University has dedicated 2024 to highlighting the significance of the fossil skeleton "Lucy," discovered 50 years ago.
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Southwest sustainability event highlights innovation efforts amid climate challenges
Four leaders from prominent educational institutions and the mayor of Phoenix recently gathered for the National Science Foundation’s Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE) event.
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ASU leads initiative for enhanced global pandemic preparedness
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant global vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for better preparedness against future pandemics. Matthew Scotch, associate dean of research at Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions, identified several contributing factors to this lack of readiness, including infrastructure issues and poor international coordination.
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ASU expands Spanish-language programs globally amid rising tech talent demand
Arizona State University (ASU) is expanding its educational reach to Spanish-speaking communities worldwide through a new set of Spanish-language learning programs. This initiative aims to break language barriers and democratize education by providing critical skills in fields such as artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, and sustainability.
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ASU partners with HonorHealth as primary affiliate for new medical school
Arizona State University (ASU) and HonorHealth have formalized an agreement designating HonorHealth as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU's new School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering.
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ASU-Ghana partnership boosts African supply chain education
Arizona State University (ASU) has collaborated with Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for the past four years to enhance supply chain management in Africa. This partnership aims to boost research and practices across the continent.
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ASU integrates VR into global futures course with Dreamscape Learn partnership
Arizona State University (ASU) is introducing a new virtual reality component to its Exploring Global Futures course, designed by student workers at SPLIT Studio and powered by Dreamscape Learn. This initiative, set to begin in the spring 2025 semester, fulfills the university's sustainability requirement and is open to all students on campus.
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ASU leads US News' most innovative schools list for 10th straight year
Arizona State University (ASU) has been recognized as the top institution for innovation for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings. This accolade is part of a series of top rankings ASU has received in recent years across various categories.
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ASU leads groundbreaking space exploration with Psyche asteroid mission
Arizona State University (ASU) is making significant strides in space exploration, with the Psyche mission marking a notable achievement. Led by ASU Regents Professor Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the NASA Psyche Discovery mission aims to explore one of the few metal-rich asteroids in our solar system. "Humans have sent astronauts to the moon, sent robotic explorers to rocky planets like Mars, to gas giants like Jupiter, icy giants like Uranus and Neptune, but never to an object made of metal," Elkins-Tanton states.
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Microelectronics projects at ASU receive nearly $30M in federal funding
Five projects led by the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub at Arizona State University have received nearly $30 million in federal funding to enhance national security. The announcement was made by officials from the White House and U.S. Department of Defense during a visit to ASU MacroTechnology Works.
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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.