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.

My thanks to the students, family and friends who shared so many special milestone birthday memories with me this week. I'm proud and grateful to be part of our ASU community, and I look forward to more great memories together. Go Devils!

Great to join fellow higher education leaders at Velocity 2025 in LA to discuss how we're preparing the next generation for the new mainstream economy. Fun bonus to visit with our business students.

A proud day for U.S. semiconductor innovation: ASU and Applied Materials have opened the $270 million Materials-to-Fab Center to turn ideas into impact and accelerate the future of microelectronics. Learn more: https://t.co/aeEqb2UaCl

SolarSPELL, which began as a student project at ASU, is now recognized as one of @TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025. Congratulations to all who worked on this outstanding innovation.

It was a pleasure to offer keynote remarks at #SEMICONWest today. Arizona’s leadership in microelectronics is driven by cross-sector collaboration, advancing education, research and workforce development to fuel the nation’s future. https://t.co/TVFSTGBaRb

Sun Devils had some fun guessing ASU's most recent No. 1 ranking. The answer is clear: innovation — 11 years running. We are a university of big ideas and bold solutions that make real impact.

My thanks to Deputy Minister Chin-Tsang Ho of the Ministry of Economic Affairs for his hospitality and the opportunity to discuss ASU’s support for the long-term collaboration between the United States and Taiwan.

I was saddened to hear of Jane Goodall’s passing. A pioneering primatologist and conservationist, she transformed our understanding of the world and inspired generations. Her legacy lives on in the knowledge she shared and the people she moved.

Universities turn bold ideas into reality. At ASU, our scientists have reached a milestone with the compact X-ray light source, solving their first protein structure on a one-of-a-kind instrument. It’s a breakthrough that opens possibilities in medicine, semiconductors and more.

For the first time, SEMICON West is coming to Phoenix — highlighting Arizona’s rise as a hub for microelectronics. ASU is driving this momentum by training talent and advancing research. I’ll share more in my Oct. 7 keynote. Learn more: https://t.co/SullhiiNtm

Global talent drives U.S. success. At ASU, 18,000 international students are advancing semiconductors, AI and more — helping build a stronger future for all. If you missed my @WSJ op-ed from earlier this summer, read it here: https://t.co/GhbNfgKkJ8

AI is transforming how we think about education, work and technology. At ASU, we’re leading in the design, integration and practice of AI. Learn more about three important advances this week, including our collaboration with @iamwill & ASU's new course: https://t.co/GaOhYupWJI

What a busy and exciting couple of days in New York City! Shared some big news and enjoyed connecting with partners and leaders like Rob Walton, https://t.co/TQI248XrFK and Harrison Ford about the future of conservation and education.

For the 11th year in a row, ASU is ranked America’s most innovative university by @usnews. Innovation at ASU means advancing student success, meaningful research and social impact. My thanks to our ASU community and partners for your commitment to perpetual innovation.

Protecting our planet's future takes bold action. Thanks to the Rob Walton Foundation's historic $115M gift, we’re launching the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures to train the next generation of leaders. Read more: https://t.co/J0Myk00jOY

When I was in college, I wanted to learn more than just the topics on my schedule, so I aimed to read every book in the library. I feel the same way now, so I still surround myself with books and enjoy discussing them with students and colleagues. What's on your reading list?

AI is transforming education, research and work. Today, I joined 500+ students, faculty and staff to discuss ASU's commitment to developing and integrating AI solutions that remove the barriers to providing personalized learning at scale. We are leaning in to lead.

During a look at the state of higher education, #LastWeekTonight with John Oliver included my remarks on the role of universities as the “invisible hand” of American innovation. Watch the full clip: https://t.co/UMqHq7Bq3i

I spoke with @WalterIsaacson on @AmanpourCoPBS about ASU’s design and why research universities are critical to America’s future. Dismantling the foundation of academic science imperils U.S. leadership and competitiveness. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/7s7RUGnjFp

It was an honor to welcome @ASU President Dr. @michaelcrow to my DC office this morning. We discussed important issues facing us in the future—from how to prepare students and workers for a new economy based in AI to the importance of nature conservation. ASU is truly leading