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UDI Announces Request for Expressions of Interest for the Transformation Accelerator Program in the Philippines

The University Design Institute (UDI) at Arizona State University is excited to announce the release of Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Transformation Accelerator Program in the Philippines open to all Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs).

Leaders from the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education gather at Old Main.

U.S.-Philippines Delegation Visits ASU Tempe campus among UPSKILL Program Launch

The University Design Institute welcomed 12 higher education leaders from the Philippines on June 21 and 22 to connect with leaders from across Arizona State University. The trip was part of the United States Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation and Life-long Learning, or UPSKILL, which is a multiyear, multimillion-dollar effort to transform higher education on a nationwide scale in the Philippines.

USAID/Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn (center, in suit and tie) and CHED Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III (center in white button-down shirt) launch the USAID UPSKILL Higher Education Innovation Leaders Fellowship Program. The launch featured the first batch of fellows, composed of 16 senior academic leaders and higher education officials from across the Philippines who will participate in an eight-month learning program, including sessions at Arizona State University, so they can drive innovatio

New ASU-led fellowship focused on reimagining higher education in the Philippines

UDI launched a fellowship program aimed at transforming higher education in the Philippines amidst challenges of access and degree attainment, as part of a larger $30 million initiative. The program will empower senior academic officials to innovate and lead educational reform across 12 institutions, supported by both virtual and in-person training sessions in the Philippines and Arizona.

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Innovating Public Health: ASU's New Technology Initiative

Inspired by Dr. Susan Blumenthal, Arizona State University’s Public Health Technology Innovation Initiative aims to revolutionize public health infrastructure through cutting-edge technology. The initiative, highlighted at a recent summit in Washington, D.C., focuses on education, research, and community empowerment to tackle public health challenges and enhance decision-making.

Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President Emeritus, UMBC posing for a photo in front of campus.

Frank Rhodes Lecture Series | Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President Emeritus, UMBC

Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President Emeritus, UMBC joined the University Design Institute and Arizona State University in Fall 2023 for our annual Frank Rhodes Lecture Series. Dr. Hrabowski's lecture, titled “Leadership, Empowerment and Resilience in Higher Education: Reflections on the Past Fifty Years", discussed the importance of public universities in American society and around the world.

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Empowering Academic Leaders: The Launching Leaders Program at Arizona State University

The Launching Leaders Program (LLP) at Arizona State University is an intensive eight-month initiative designed to empower faculty members in new administrative roles through tailored support and comprehensive workshops. Led by experienced academic personnel, LLP aims to nurture leadership competencies and ensure successful transitions for its participants.