Mentoring our incoming Obama Scholars
Last spring, ASU announced the establishment of the President Barack Obama Scholars Program in order to help enhance access to higher education in Arizona. The program targets first-time freshmen and is one of several programs at ASU designed to promote equal access to university education beyond financial barriers that might otherwise prevent students from continuing their educations. This podcast features a conversation with Dr. James Rund, senior vice president of University Student Initiatives, who offers an update on the program as the fall semester nears.
Links:
President Barack Obama Scholars Program
Five Named as First Recipients of Obama Scholarships
ASU Establishes Obama Scholars Program
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Interview: Re-imagining Higher Education
President Michael Crow was a guest on WBUR's On Point with Tom Ashbrook radio program to discuss President Obama's goal of making the U.S. number one again in college graduates by 2020. President Crow describes how ASU is working to address this significant goal.
ASU response to Phoenix Magazine
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Walter Cronkite
I was deeply saddened to learn of Walter Cronkite's recent passing. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Arizona State University is honored by its very special relationship with Walter, the namesake of our school of journalism and mass communication, and his enduring legacy will live on in generations of journalists trained to meet the high standard he set for news, professionalism and excellence.
The Cronkite School has established a special page in his memory and I invite you to visit and share your personal remembrances here.
At 73, ASU Indian programs director still truckin' for students
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