📢 Breaking news! Arizona State University is taking steps to address our state's growing health care needs. Introducing the groundbreaking ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, where clinical medicine, biomedical science and engineering will come together to revolutionize health care. Sadly, Arizona ranks in the bottom quartile of many health system performance indicators, and we urgently need 14,000 more nurses just to meet the national average. As a result, ASU is actively collaborating with partners nationwide to improve health outcomes for our state. Stay tuned for exciting updates on how we’re taking significant strides toward a healthier Arizona today and in the future. Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to learn more.

This year marks more than 10,000 graduates who earned their degree from Arizona State University through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan (SCAP). How is Starbucks college tuition benefit different from the rest? • Earn your first-time bachelor’s degree with 100% upfront tuition coverage. • You can start the application process on your first day as a partner. • Choose from over 140+ diverse majors, studying at Arizona State University online. • No commitment after graduation. • If you are a Veteran partner – you can extend an additional SCAP benefit on to a family member. We are so proud of our scholars and are honored to support their growth and dreams —whether it is at Starbucks or beyond. Congratulations, graduates! #ToBeAPartner #ToBeAGraduate #ToBeInCollege  🎓💚🎉

The #innovation happening at @arizonastateuniversity is guided by eight ambitious design aspirations, which are institutional goals to help the university achieve excellence. Now, the university is adding a ninth design aspiration called Principled Innovation, which is the ability to create change guided by values and ethical understanding. In a video recently sent to the ASU community, ASU President Michael Crow said, “We need to make sure that all of our practices, and all that we do, can help us to develop practical wisdom and practical outcomes. … The outcome here is to be more intentional, more equitable in our decisions and in the systems that are designed for societal flourishing.” Learn more about Principled Innovation and the original eight design aspirations on the ASU News website. #HigherEd

“I don’t believe in good luck in this industry, but I do believe in opportunity meets preparedness, and I think that ASU prepared me to be the best version of myself that I could be at that time.” Caelan Creaser may not believe in luck, but during a student showcase in New York, she landed an agent and launched her career. 🎭 Now, as part of the Broadway musical cast of “Frozen,” with opportunities to play Elsa, her theater career is anything but cold. ❄️ Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to learn more: https://ow.ly/hFi850OS40t

Today is the first day of National Pollinator Week, Sun Devils! Learn from ASU bat researcher Marianne Moore about why bats are so important to our desert ecosystem in Arizona! 🌵 🦇

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, received news of their freedom and the end of the Civil War. This commemorative day is also referred to as “Juneteenth Independence Day” or “Freedom Day,” as it arrived more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was officially signed. Rashad Shabazz, an associate professor in African American studies and geography at ASU, sheds light on the early celebrations of Juneteenth in Arizona, specifically highlighting the efforts of Vernell Coleman, who played a crucial role in reviving the Juneteenth Celebration in Phoenix. Thanks to the Arizona Historical Society (@arizonahistoricalsociety) and The Arizona Memory Project for providing some of the historical background for this video.

🎉 Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Sun Devil dads out there! 🎉 Today, we honor the dads who support, inspire, and uplift us. ❤️ #HappyFathersDay

To address Arizona’s urgent health care needs, the Arizona Board of Regents has asked ASU to expand medical education by launching a new medical school, the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering. The school is part of ASU Health, a visionary learning health ecosystem being propelled by the university’s commitment to improving the state’s health outcomes. This is just the first step, though. ASU Health aims to drive transformational change at the state level and will involve working closely with health care partners across Maricopa County and the country to bring top talent, technology and research. Want to learn more? Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity): https://ow.ly/Hchv50OQLHs

Have you ever wondered why people in Arizona can’t stop talking about monsoon storms? It’s not without reason. The North American monsoon is exclusively found in the Southwest, specifically in Arizona and New Mexico. As the winds shift and carry ocean moisture over the Sonoran desert, monsoon storms are created. Randy Cerveny, a climatologist and President’s Professor in @asu.sgsup shares his insights on how to navigate the monsoon over the next two months. Swipe right to learn more. ➡️

Disney Musicals in Schools program aims to create sustainable theater programs in elementary schools — and local students had the chance to take the stage at @asugammage thanks to this Disney grant. 🎭 🎶 Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to learn more: https://ow.ly/lf1150OMpi5

Over the past 50 years, the Hawaii coral community has faced a decline due to human activities and environmental changes. A new program at ASU, in conjunction with a group of dedicated partners, is spearheading a $25 million initiative to change the tide and restore the health of Hawaii’s coral reef and coastline. Greg Asner, director of ASU’s Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, explained the new program will build on their existing diagnostic work but focus more on interventions that support Hawaii’s communities — both coral and human. The effort will fuel science programs with leadership and cultural knowledge. Known as Ākoʻakoʻa’, the effort fuses “to assemble” and coral” to capture the essence of the initiative. The realization of ʻĀkoʻakoʻa' is made possible through a generous initial donation of $15 million from the esteemed Dorrance family and Dorrance Family Foundation, as well as collaborative funding secured through Senator Brian Schatz's (D-HI) office, the Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and ASU. Tap the link in our bio (@arizonastateuniversity) to learn more about the visionary program: https://ow.ly/erCJ50ONoJB

✨ Check out this show-stopping talent! ✨ Abigail Davis, an alumna from the ASU Class of 2022, designed a beautiful gown that recently made its red carpet debut at the #TonyAwards in New York City. Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, the executive director of @ASUGammage and Arizona’s sole Tony Awards voter, wore the one-of-a-kind creation. ”Abigail is magic. Absolutely magic,” Jennings-Roggensack said. Learn more about Abigail’s journey from fashion school to creating her own company, PHENOM Couture. Tap the link in bio (@arizonastateuniversity): https://ow.ly/AoxR50OMf6k