President Crow sits down with Wayee Chu, co-founder and partners of Reach Capital, to discuss how his background influenced his commitment to improving higher education, the design of ASU as a unique 21st century American university, and why continued investment in academic research is critical to America's success.

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On the September 12, 2025 broadcast of Amanpour & Company, President Crow discusses how ASU has evolved an innovative, transdisciplinary design with a world-class faculty to enhance access and improve academic outcomes for on-campus and online learners. He also discusses decreases in critical research funding, grant support for minority-serving institutions, college attainment, and the future of tech transfer.

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