20 years ago, we made a commitment to be more than a university.

We put college in reach for every Arizonan.

We train the health workers who take care of you and your family.

We create jobs and support local businesses.

Even if you’ve never set foot on our campus, ASU is a part of your story.

ASU is focusing on what matters to Arizona

The Center for the Future of Arizona asked thousands of residents what they care about. The top priorities for Arizonans are at the heart of ASU's service to the state.

89%

Believe every student in Arizona deserves an excellent education

ASU puts education in reach for Arizonans, from K–12 through college.

83%

Want to see more accessible health care

ASU is Arizona's largest provider of nurses and health workers.

59%

Want to see opportunities to grow their careers in Arizona

ASU is Arizona's biggest job creator.

58%

Want to protect rural water supplies

ASU is working in communities to conserve water and strengthen agriculture.

84%

Want to reduce the heat island in our urban areas and across the state

ASU is helping to protect communities from extreme heat.

68%

Agree that when Arizona is doing well, everyone benefits

ASU is taking on social issues in communities across the state.

Learn what ASU is doing across the state

Health and well-being

Dr. John Shufeldt has served medical patients in Arizona for his entire life, and ASU’s new medical school — bearing his name — will empower others to follow in his steps.

Jobs and opportunity

Danella Belin launched a successful catering business serving traditional Navajo cuisine with entrepreneurship training at ASU.

Education and access

Eric Davis grew up in the foster system — and ASU became his second home.

Heat, water and farming

Ed Curry is a farmer who is saving water and growing better-quality crops with help from ASU

Stronger communities

ASU has trained social workers for 50 years in Tucson and southern Arizona, where our students provide 59,000 hours per year in community service.

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