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Arizona RepublicMonday, 13 April 2026

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ASU to welcome first medical school class

Inaugural group slated to start program this year

How they framed it

The paper presents the opening of the university's medical school as a significant civic and health milestone, emphasizing collaboration between state and educational leaders.

Context

Arizona State University is launching a new medical school to address regional healthcare needs, marked by a recent ceremonial groundbreaking for a $200 million facility.

Striking phrase

Inaugural group slated to start

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