ASU: More than a flagship;
we are a New American University
Many universities cling to outdated notions of prestige, rooted in hierarchy, exclusion, and the belief that being the oldest in the state makes them a superior “flagship.” At Arizona State University, we take a different approach. History shows that evolution is essential—for individuals, society, and industry—and we’re embracing that change.
ASU is a launchpad for humanity’s boldest aspirations. We don’t just adapt to change, we design and accelerate it. ASU is the new prototype for the American public research university - a trailblazing starship fueling exploration, discovery and opportunity at scale with an unshakable commitment to shaping a better world.
One of only three institutions that can claim both membership in the Association of American Universities and the Carnegie Foundation’s Opportunity University designation, ASU is committed to excellence and access - ensuring every student can rise and become a master learner equipped for a rapidly evolving world.
ASU is a force of academic and economic gravity, drawing outstanding faculty from across the globe and talented students from all 50 states and over 165 countries. Our impact radiates far beyond campus, propelling the economy of Arizona and the U.S. forward with a power that rivals the state’s largest industries and ignites innovation across every known sector.
With more than $1 billion in research investment; a medical school that crosstrains physicians in medicine, engineering, technology and humanities; and a first in the nation Global Futures Laboratory modeled after a multi-focused national laboratory; ASU tackles the grand challenges of our era with urgency and purpose - space, sustainability, health, security, education - pioneering breakthroughs that reach far beyond Earth.
