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Life, liberty and the pursuit of modern English
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (599+ words) How the English language has evolved since our country was founded 250 years ago After the United States gained its independence 250 years ago, influences from across the seas slowly began to fade, including the way Americans talked. But when and how…...
Beyond the classroom: How ASU is serving America
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (1519+ words) As the country celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we highlight examples of the spirit of service that helps define the university Ask most people what a university does, and they'll probably say it educates students…...
Professor's book of poetry chosen for Library of Congress festival
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (544+ words) Every Sound is Not a Wolf" explores Sonoran Desert and the connection between people and nature As America comes together to commemorate the country"s 250th anniversary this summer, a work that pays tribute to Arizona"s own unique history will…...
King George III didn't start out as the bad guy and 4 other things to know about the founding of the US
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (1139+ words) ASU constitutional scholar shares insight into how Americans began to govern themselves A 19th-century engraving depicting the famous meeting of the Committee of Five in June 1776. On the left, Benjamin Franklin addresses the group. In the center, Thomas Jefferson holds…...
250 years in, ASU experts weigh in on evolving democracy in America
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (1565+ words) Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can easily be lost, but never is fully won. Its essence is eternal struggle." " William Hastie, the first African American federal judge, 1946. As America marks…...
Opinion: 250th anniversary a time to celebrate the sacred messiness of democracy
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (795+ words) ASU President Crow on the founding of our nation, the evolving role of higher education and why division is not a reason to despair Editor's note: This editorial was written by ASU President Michael Crow in honor of America's semiquincentennial....
AI companionship poses risks for teen development, study shows
20+ hour, 36+ min ago (977+ words) New ASU research finds that chatbots have potential to benefit relational and emotional health, but lack needed safeguards As teenagers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence chatbots for advice about friendships, family conflicts and romantic ties, researchers are raising concerns that…...
Professor's latest book offers a creative perspective on navigating change
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (1007+ words) Herberger Institute Professor'Liz Lerman has spent much of her time'at Arizona State University thinking about how the ideas of shape and momentum might change the way we view the world.' As a dancer, writer, choreographer, educator and creator, she captures…...
AI is a cybersecurity problem " and also, a solution
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (639+ words) ASU expert Nadya Bliss shares takeaways from her new report on the future of AI and cybersecurity Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity. It's a two-edged sword that can help both cyber criminals and cyber defenders. While the bad guys seem…...
ASU leaders, senator gather to discuss religious freedom report
1+ week, 3+ day ago (438+ words) There is no right more fundamental to free society than the free practice of religion," said Evelyn Farkas, reciting a quote from the late Senator John Mc Cain. No society that denies religious freedom can ever rightly claim to be…...