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Topic: Innovation

Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for nine years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. The University Design Institute is uniquely based in a living laboratory of innovation. We collaborate with a network of higher education experts across the globe to catalyze transformation.

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.

Opening session of ASU Generative AI Community of Practice

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 artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education. The event engaged over 70 participants, fostering a dynamic environment to explore and advance GenAI practices, resulting in a comprehensive road map for future initiatives.

Dale P. Johnson participating in a panel discussion at the Korean Ministry of Education Global Education and Innovation Summit in Seoul, Korea.

Insights from Global Leaders at the 2023 Korea Education and Innovation Summit

Dale P. Johnson, UDI Director of Digital Innovation at ASU, joined an esteemed panel at the Korean Ministry of Education's summit in Seoul, focusing on leveraging digital transformation in education. Discussions highlighted ASU's pioneering efforts and calls from regional leaders to integrate technology for enhanced learning outcomes across Asia.

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Elevating Student Influence: The Inaugural Student Design Corps

In Summer 2023, UDI launched its first Student Design Corps (SDC) to amplify student voices in university teaching and learning. Over 12 weeks, a diverse team of four students researched, designed, and tested innovative prototypes to enhance student participation in academic decision making, supported by comprehensive UDI training and international education leaders' guidance.

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Transforming Education: Insights from the 2023 E-Learning Ghana Conference

The inaugural E-Learning Ghana Conference, hosted by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on July 6-7, 2023, gathered hundreds of participants to discuss the theme "Education without Borders: Digitalizing to Improve Accessibility, Quality, Inclusivity, and Sustainability."