{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"106691","title":"ASU Humanities initiative launches as one-stop shop for all things humanities","body":"This August, Arizona State University launched ASU Humanities, which gives students and community members a one-stop shop for all things humanities at ASU.The initiative\u2019s new website highlights career-focused academics and measurable community impact of ASU Humanities programs and research.\u201cThe\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222025-08-12T11:51:00-07:00\u0022\u003E08\/12\/2025-11:51am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"This August, Arizona State University launched ASU Humanities, which gives students and community members a one-stop shop for all things humanities at ASU. 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