Professor and Regents Distinguished President, Arizona State University. #1 most innovative school in the U.S. (2016-2025).

Arizona
Joined February 2009
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
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America’s growing energy needs require both new technologies and the people prepared to deploy them. ASU, @lifeatpurdue and @UTKnoxville are launching the New Nuclear Academic Consortium to help build the workforce of the future. Learn more: ow.ly/Sln650ZXJ3i
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The American experiment is extraordinary, and each generation has a responsibility to keep it moving forward. I enjoyed speaking with @WalterIsaacson about our founding ideals, the power of words and the future of American democracy — recap of the event:
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Improving the health of our communities is a shared responsibility. ASU is proud to work alongside St. Vincent de Paul and our partners to expand access to quality care and new learning and service opportunities for the next generation of health professionals.
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It was a pleasure to host Jon Meacham for a conversation about America at 250, the lessons of our history and the work still ahead. Understanding our history is essential to thinking about the country we want to become. Recap of the event: ow.ly/P6Va50ZVasV
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I’ve been reflecting on a conversation I had last summer with will.i.am about learning in the age of AI. AI can share information faster than ever, but learning still depends on the questions we ask. Watch the entire session here: aiforgood.itu.int/michael-cr…
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Looking back on a memorable evening at Drapers’ Hall, where we gathered to explore how education, creativity, sport and technology can create meaningful change. Through #ASUChangingFutures, we’re working to turn that ambition into lasting impact.
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As AI transforms how we work, we need to be equally focused on expanding the opportunities people have to learn, adapt and succeed. I appreciate Sen. Mark Kelly advancing this important conversation. xitter.cf/SenMarkKelly/status/21…
When I flew off aircraft carriers and launched into space, we fixed problems before people got hurt. That's why I'm introducing the Make AI Work for Americans Act, which taxes the companies benefiting the most from AI and uses that money to invest in workers and give them more opportunities.
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Last week, higher ed, government and industry met in D.C. to launch the Foundry School. ASU is ready to put our advanced manufacturing capabilities to work, preparing the people who will build what comes next. Learn more: ow.ly/AXpe50ZOvmU
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Twelve years as No. 1 in innovation. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our ASU community. They are dedicated to finding better ways to enhance access, improve learning and solve complex problems. Great work by our faculty, staff, students, donors and partners.
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One week from today, I’ll join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham for a conversation about 250 years of the American experiment, what history can teach us about moments of profound change and what comes next. I hope you’ll join us — RSVP here: ow.ly/t5t650ZPR4a
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Kicked off the semester by visiting with colleagues at our fall Academic Assembly and honoring our 2026 President's Professors. Our amazing faculty are dedicated to student success, comprehensive excellence and meaningful impact.
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What a way to wrap up a week in London! After celebrating the official opening of ASU London, we were at Wembley Stadium as @ASUFootball took on Kansas in the first major U.S. college football game played on British soil. Go Devils! 😈🔱 ow.ly/8KiZ50ZPr37
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Appreciated the thoughtful conversation with @TheEconomist about the future of higher education, the role of AI in advancing learning, ASU London and more. A great opportunity to discuss where #HigherEd is headed and how we can design for what comes next.
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ASU London is officially open. Founded by ASU, it represents a new approach to higher education built around innovation, project-based learning and global connection. Excited to see what its first class of students will accomplish. ow.ly/sju850ZOvAl
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London-bound! Looking forward to joining friends — old and new — in the ASU London community for a very special week. Go Devils! 🇬🇧🔱
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ASU is one of eight universities selected to lead the new national Foundry School, which brings universities, industry and government together to prepare the talent needed to strengthen American manufacturing and economic competitiveness. Read more: ow.ly/oSso50ZIWQW
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America’s research leadership is tied to solving problems that matter. ASU researchers are evolving AI to help make our electrical grid more resilient as part of @ENERGY's Genesis Mission — read more: ow.ly/MKfP50ZFOv3
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Arizona’s success and resilience depends on talent, innovation and community engagement. I sat down with the presidents of NAU and UA recently to discuss how AZ universities and municipalities need to work together to create better outcomes.
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To maintain our military advantage, we must provide our senior officers with elite education & training. 🇺🇸 Under @SecWar, we are expanding our partnership with @ASU to develop a world-class Senior Service College Fellowship Program worthy of these talented warfighters. ✔️ Reinvigorating Professional Military Education. ✔️ Restoring the warrior ethos. ✔️ Achieving peace through strength. news.asu.edu/20260824-local-…
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Ira Fulton was an incredible person who helped to transform ASU and the state he loved. We are deeply grateful for his friendship and all he made possible for so many. He will be greatly missed. Read more about his legacy: ow.ly/wGI250ZFle2
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