Arizona State University

Two decades ago, Arizona State University set forth a new and ambitious trajectory to become a comprehensive knowledge enterprise dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of excellence, broad access to quality education and meaningful societal impact. F uality education and meaningful societal impact. From that point forward, all of its energy, creativity and resources have been brought to bear on the design of a uniquely adaptive and transdisciplinary university committed to producing master learners. Today, ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. At ASU, our culture of innovation and inclusion draws pioneering researchers to our faculty and attracts highly qualified students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. ASU is expanding academic and entrepreneurial opportunities for every type of learner at all stages of life. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University also takes the top spot in the nation for sustainability (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) and global impact (Times Higher Education). This is where students and faculty work with NASA to advance and lead space exploration. Where undergraduates learn from Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners. Where world-renowned scientists and scholars take on the most pressing challenges facing our planet and its people. Where 81 undergraduate and graduate programs rank among the top 25 degree programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report, with 37 programs ranked in the top 10. This is where next-generation innovators thrive while advancing pioneering research, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship and economic development.