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Global Engagement
Finding intelligent solutions to the digital divide

Lack of access to computers and cellphones. No internet. Computer illiteracy. Dubbed the digital divide, these global challenges were tackled by panelists from around the world on Wednesday at the ASU Smart Region Summit, held in Phoenix.

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Creativity The pros and cons of ChatGPT
Portrait of ASU Regents Professor Michael Lynch.
University News Serendipity leads Michael Lynch to being named Regents Professor
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Discoveries CS'fly': Insect data holds clues to crimes
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Global Engagement O’Connor Justice Prize ceremony honors UN human rights commissioner
Portrait of ASU Regents Professor Stacy Leeds.
University News New Regents Professor has a passion for public service
 
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Arizona Impact
Deputy secretary of education gets firsthand look at ASU initiative
Labriola Center receives $1M from Mellon Foundation for 'Firekeepers' initiative
New legislator says relationship-building is key to understanding diverse views, serving entire community
ASU to advance proposal for CHIPS and Science Act funding
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Sun Devil Life Thunderbird professor dreams big, reaps the rewards
Nursing student practices looking into eyes of other nursing student
Arizona Impact Grant to help ASU fill nursing need
Close-up view of the ShadowCam's first image of the surface of the moon.
Discoveries A first look into the moon's deep shadows
Young kids making pitchfork signs at Open Door event on Downtown Phoenix campus
Arizona Impact Open Door kicks off at Downtown Phoenix campus
Creativity Go behind the scenes of a baseball stadium in immersive ASU play
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Global Engagement ASU business student pens inspiring story dedicated to Syrian refugees

Entrepreneur and TV personality Mark Cuban talked to room full of pharmacists, physicians, students, elected officials and other community members about alternatives to high-priced generic medications on Thursday, Jan. 26, at ASU's Beus Center for Law and Society. The discussion was hosted by the Arizona Diabetes Coalition and Leadership Council, Arizona Independent Pharmacies Association and Arizona Chronic Care Together. Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News

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