Historical note: Obama spoke at the Arizona State University commencement in 2009 in regards to this "New American University" idea and the Obama Scholars Progr

Historical note: Obama spoke at the Arizona State University commencement in 2009 in regards to this "New American University" idea and the Obama Scholars Program, it was one of the first things he did as president a few months in. [1] It was pretty interesting to graduate from my graduate program and see Obama at the commencement but the idea is a solid one. The appearance at the commencement in regards to the "New American University" idea made it apparent how education would be a focus and Obama made financial aid available to everyone easier, and more balanced, with FAFSA. Some amazing work is coming out of a public state university and that is exciting, in sustainability, in technology, in space exploration (Rovers) and many other things. ASU and community colleges, which recently are able to give out bachelors degrees, are some of the best parts of Arizona and bright spots on how education can be competitive both in quality and cost, as well as available to all that want to pursue. [2] [1] https://president.asu.edu/watch/obama-at-asu-commencement-speech-with-intro-by-michael-crow https://president.asu.edu/watch/obama-at-asu-commencement-sp... [2] https://www.maricopa.edu/degrees-certificates/bachelors-degrees https://www.maricopa.edu/degrees-certificates/bachelors-degr...