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Arizona agriculture isn’t just surviving the desert — it is redefining the future of farming
An op-ed on Yuma's leadership and innovation in agriculture.
It's time for universities to redesign their 75-year-old contract
A joint op-ed in Issues in Science and Technology that calls for universities to rethink and redesign how they serve communities across all fronts.
University research is the "invisible hand" in advancing innovation
A video excerpt describing how the iPhone exemplies the collective impact of academic research.
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Entrepreneurial Mindset in Higher Education — Dr. Michael Crow
President of Arizona State University, Michael Crow, shares what he and his institution have learned about institutional change in higher education. Hint: it's not about strategic planning; it's about goals, accountability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Obama at ASU: Commencement Speech with intro by Michael Crow
President Obama's commencement speech with introduction by ASU President Michael Crow at the Arizona State University Commencement 2009
2018 Community Conversation: Velocity of Change
A presentation on the impact of technology on the rapid rate of knowledge creation and ASU's adapative approach to lifelong learning.
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Interviews with Influencers: Michael Crow, President of ASU
President Crow sat down with Nicole Segel of Third Way for this candid Q&A about the…
Not All University Presidents are Risk-Averse and Boring
President Michael Crow was included in this Forbes' list of university presidents who are…
Higher Logic
An article presenting ASU's academic enterprise operational approach as a new logic for public…
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The Cost of Higher Education: Four Years Out of Pocket
Discussion about the value of a college degree and how universities can make college attainment more affordable as part. Hosted by The Economist.
Why a College Degree Has Become More Important After the Great Recession, Not Less
President Crow discusses the state of American higher education since the recession and the future economic impact.
Statements
Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow on ABOR Passage of 2019-2020 Tuition Proposal
I appreciate the board’s consideration and approval of ASU’s 2019-2020 tuition proposal.
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Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow on 2019 State Budget
We are pleased with the budget outcome for higher education this session. We appreciate the…
Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow on DACA
Today's decision by the Arizona Supreme Court clarifies with precision the tuition model for…
Updates from President Crow
Update from President Crow: June 18, 2025
- Changing Futures. From Arizona. For the World.
- A record number of spring ASU graduates
- A challenge to higher ed leaders
- Leading in student access and earnings
- Partnering with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Sharing the ASU story with national leaders
- The impact of ASU research
Update from President Crow: October 1, 2024
- ASU celebrates record-breaking fall enrollment
- Moving forward on the West Valley campus
- SWAP Hub projects awarded nearly $30M in federal funding
- No. 1 in innovation for a decade highlights consistent excellence
Updates from President Crow: February 10, 2021
- ASU ends 2020 strong, launches 2021 with record enrollment
- New American Film School renamed for film legend, Sidney Poitier
- Helping Arizona to lead in the New Economy
- Student innovators win XPRIZE with groundbreaking mask design