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ASU Launches 9th Advanced Leadership Initiative Cohort

As the fall academic semester comes to an end, nominated faculty and staff leaders at Arizona State University gear up for a 6-month hands-on leadership…


Leaders from the 12 universities and Filipino government officials gather for the Accelerator launch.

12 Higher Education Teams join Inaugural Cohort of the 2024 Transformation Accelerator in the Philippines

The University Design Institute (UDI) welcomed 12 teams from higher education institutions across the Philippines for the inaugural Transformation…


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Philippines UPSKILL Fellows visit Arizona State University for week-long immersive experience

The University Design Institute (UDI) at Arizona State University (ASU) hosted the inaugural cohort of the USAID UPSKILL Innovation Leaders Fellowship Oct 7…


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University Design Institute announces Dr. Reynaldo Vea as Global Fellow in the Philippines

The University Design Institute (UDI) is excited to announce that Dr. Reynaldo Vea has been named as a Global Fellow. Global Fellows are world-renowned…


Empowering Educators: Lessons Learned at the 2024 CADE Education Conference

Dale Johnson, the Director of Digital Innovation for the University Design Institute, recently attended the Education for Well-Being Conference (CADE) in…


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Michael D. Smith and The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World

The University Design Institute and Arizona State University welcomed Dr. Michael D. Smith on September 13 for the latest lecture in the…