Michael Crow

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

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.

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

Congratulations to ASU’s Class of 2026! Proud to celebrate these remarkable graduates and the many ways they will create change.

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

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.

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/2026/05/0…

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

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.

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…

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

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

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.

Featured in The @washingtonpost, Blair Braden’s research on #autism, aging and brain health reflects the kind of public-impact work ASU experts are leading every day. I encourage you to read the article and learn how this surprising link could change how we treat both:

In today's new episode, @ASU President Dr. @michaelcrow reflects on how higher education and Arizona itself have changed over the past two decades, and what those shifts mean as the state’s economy accelerates. 🎧 Tune in now: youtube.com/watch?v=irgNPE…

Wonderful to bring AZ Gov. Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and our distinguished partners together to break ground on the future ASU Health HQ in Phoenix. We are building a new model to improve health outcomes, expand access and strengthen Arizona’s health care.

AI should be a tool for individual empowerment. Universities must work with communities, employers and public leaders to advance lifelong learning at scale and design tools to serve the public good. Recap of the ASU+GSV Summit here: ow.ly/c85g50YJ0f1

As the Artemis II astronauts return from a successful mission, I am reminded that exploration and progress are truly meaningful only when they expand opportunity here on Earth as well. 5/5

Last Wednesday, during a meeting of ASU’s University Management Team, we paused to watch the Artemis II launch, and I was brought right back to my childhood. 4/5

One of my core childhood memories is delivering food to a family in dire need and later that day, watching the moon landing on a TV my dad bought just for the occasion. 1/5