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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.
 

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Mastercard Foundation, ASU launch next phase to support digital transformation in higher education across Africa

Arizona State University (ASU) partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to collaborate with universities in Benin, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya,…


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From Vision to Action: What Fellows Learned Through the Innovation Leaders Program

Bong Eliab, Executive Vice President of Ateneo de Davao University, shares how the UPSKILL Innovation Leaders Fellowship shaped his leadership and…


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Connecticut State Colleges and Universities joins Design Accelerator to develop stronger transfer pathways

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system announced today an eight-month initiative through Arizona State University’s (ASU) University…


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