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Honoring America's 250th Anniversary: An evening with Walter Isaacson and Michael Crow
Information about the 2026 Centennial Lecture on October 7, featuring a conversation with author and biographer Walter Isaacson and ASU President Michael Crow.
America at 250: Past, Present, Possible
Register for the September 30 fireside chat with President Crow and Pulitzer-Prize winning historian and presidential biographer, Jon Meacham.
Civics in a Year: The Declaration at 250
The closing podcast in a year-long series dedicated to building civic knowledge and examining American democracy as the nation celebrates its semiquincentennial.
Opinion: The sacred messiness of democracy
An ASU News op-ed about the founding of the nation, the evolving role of higher education and hope for the future.250th anniversary a time to celebrate the sacred messiness of democracy
This is why education always must strive to be inclusive
An article and video interview discussing American ideals in advance of America's 250th anniversary.
Foreign students help make America great
An op-ed highlighting the important role of foreign students in US success and global competitiveness.
Higher education key to US competitiveness, security
A report co-chaired by President Crow details the vital role of universities in US prosperity and security.
When is a tomato more than a tomato? Crow guides class to a wider view of technology
A look at the science, technology and public affairs course co-taught by President Crow each spring semester at ASU.
ASU establishes Center for Free Speech, will host annual free speech forum
An article announcing the ASU's news Center for Free Speech and the ASU Free Speech Forum.