In honor of the semiquincentennial, ASU President Crow weighs in on the founding of our nation, the evolving role of higher education and why division is not a reason to despair.

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This July Fourth, the U.S. will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of that commemoration, ASU News is highlighting just a few examples of the spirit of service that helps define the university.



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America celebrates Independence Day every year with parades and fireworks, but the real work of democracy is an infinite grind that has played out for more than 90,000 days — and counting.



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