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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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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

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Lisa Foss joins the University Design Institute as Senior Director of U.S. Practice

The University Design Institute (UDI) recently recruited Lisa Foss as the new Senior Director of U.S. Practice. Foss brings over two decades of experience…


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Meet the 16 Fellows of the ASU-led Higher Education Innovation Leaders Fellowship in the Philippines

Sixteen senior academic officials from twelve (12) Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED)…


Leaders from Bemidji State University, Metro State University, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, and the Minnesota State System gather for a photo at the end of the session.

Driving Transformation in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

The University Design Institute was recently engaged by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System to facilitate a months-long Design Accelerator…


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