Reimagine. Redesign. Rebuild.
Designing Solutions to Transform Higher Education
Moving the Needle in Global Higher Education
Arizona State University is a living laboratory of higher education design, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The University Design Institute™ (UDI) is the university’s living transformation center, responsible for creating and delivering a new approach to higher education design for other institutions and systems around the world.
UDI supports higher education transformation by reimagining, redesigning, and rebuilding what education is and how it could change communities and societies. By taking a holistic approach, focusing on transformation at the leader-level, university-level, and systems-level. This comprehensive design strategy leads to impactful and sustainable change.
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UDI Monthly Newsletter
Stay updated with the latest happenings at the University Design Institute (UDI) through our comprehensive UDI Monthly Newsletter. Here's what you'll find:
- Get regular updates on the latest initiatives, new partnerships and collaborations.
- Learn about key visits, expert engagements, and impactful projects.
- Connect with the heart of design innovation through community testimonials and project highlights.
Latest Insights
University Design Institute welcomes The Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership into U.S. Practice
The University Design Institute is excited to announce the integration of the Academy for Innovative Higher Education Leadership, a premier program for…
Next-Level Leaders: 18 Graduate from the Advanced Leadership Initiative
Following six months of immersive development, 18 faculty and staff members from across Arizona State University have completed the Advanced Leadership…
ASU Leadership Academy celebrates its 12th cohort
Projects focused on AI, student success, and institutional innovation took the spotlight as ASU graduated its twelfth Leadership Academy cohort in May 2025…
The University Design Institute is a unique model in higher education, built to support institutions around globe as they aim to deliver impact in the communities in which they serve.
Dr. Minu Ipe Vice Chair and Managing Director, University Design Institute