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
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…
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…
Launch of Interdisciplinary GenAI Community of Practice
ASU’s Academic Enterprise, Enterprise Technology, and Learning Enterprise collaborated with UDI to host a groundbreaking conversation on generative…
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