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Crow, ASU President Story of the New American University Learn more about the design and trajectory of President Michael Crow’s emerging model for the 21st century public research university. Browse timeline by date Latest 2025 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Latest Video Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow on ASU and COVID-19 Learn More &roarr Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow: Online classes extended through the end of the spring semester Learn More &roarr Statement from ASU President Michael M. Crow on the transition from in-person classes to online instruction Learn More &roarr 2025 Mission and goals 2025 Demonstrate leadership in academic excellence and accessibility Establish national standing in academic quality and impact of colleges and schools in every field Establish ASU as a leading global center for interdisciplinary research, discovery and development by 2025 Enhance our local impact and social embeddedness Learn More About ASU’s Mission and Goals ⇾ 2019 January 2019 / Excellence, Partnerships Announced a partnership with James Turrell to advance the completion, educational use, and conservation of his masterwork, the Roden Crater. Learn More &roarr Turrell’s work at Roden Crater is a fusion of art, engineering, astronomy, architecture and neuroscience. February 2019 / Access, Partnerships Shared plans to establish a new ASU location to serve as a world-class hub for digital innovation in science, technology and the arts in downtown Mesa, Arizona. Learn More &roarr March 2019 / Announced a new tuition and program fee structure that extends ASU’s commitment to Arizona resident students and simplifies individual course and program fees for undergraduates. Learn More &roarr April 2019 / Access, Partnerships, University Design Broke ground on the Health Futures Center as part of the Mayo-ASU Alliance for Health Care. Learn More &roarr June 2019 / Access, Excellence Received the inaugural Seal of Excelencia” for ASU’s commitment to Latino student success. Learn More &roarr June 2019 / Collaborated with MIT to offer the world’s first stacked online master’s degree in Supply Chain Management Learn More &roarr June 2019 / Designated a top 10 university in patent rankings among all universities worldwide Learn More &roarr August 2019 / Access, Partnerships Expanded our educational access partnership with Uber to include to eligible drivers and their families. Learn More &roarr September 2019 / Excellence Named the #1 most innovative school in America for the fifth consecutive year. Learn More &roarr October 2019 / Access, University Design Broke ground on the new headquarters of the Thunderbird School of Global Management in downtown Phoenix. Learn More &roarr October 2019 / Access, Excellence, Partnerships, University Design Celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Starbucks College Achievement Plan. Learn More &roarr 2018 January 2018 / Knowledge Economy Announced the Decision Center for Educational Excellence in partnership with the Helios Education Foundation Learn More &roarr President Michael Crow speaks at the announcement of the Decision Center for Educational Excellence Powered by Helios Education Foundation. March 2018 / University Design Shared ASU’s plan to lead in universal learning” Learn More &roarr March 2018 / Access Opened the Barbara Barrett & Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Washington Center in Washington, D.C. Learn More &roarr April 2018 / Excellence Times Higher Education ranks ASU in the top 1 percent of the world’s most prestigious universities Learn More &roarr August 2018 / Excellence ASU’s freshman retention rate passes 85%, exceeding the national average and 11 percentage points up from 2002 Learn More &roarr September 2018 / Excellence ASU ranked #1 most innovative school in the nation for the fourth consecutive year Learn More &roarr ASU was ranked #1 most innovative school in the nation for the fourth consecutive year 2017 January 2017 / Philanthropy Launched Campaign ASU 2020, ASU’s first-ever comprehensive development campaign Learn More &roarr Together, Our Potential is Limitless Video of Together, Our Potential is Limitless May 2017 / Knowledge Economy The Arizona State Legislature passed $1B Research Infrastructure II legislation Learn More &roarr 2016 February 2016 / Partnerships Formed the PLuS Alliance with King’s College London and the University of New South Wales Learn More &roarr PLuS Alliance Video of PLuS Alliance April 2016 / University Design Global Freshman Academy launched by EdPlus and edX Learn More &roarr August 2016 / Knowledge Economy ASU welcomed the largest and most diverse freshman class in its history The class included 11,500 freshmen students representing every U.S. state and 74 countries Learn More &roarr September 2016 / University Design ASU named the #1 Most Innovative School” for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report Learn More &roarr October 2016 / Partnerships Announced the Mayo Clinic Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care Learn More &roarr December 2016 / ASU named the country’s fastest growing research enterprise Learn More &roarr In 2016, ASU welcomed it largest and most diverse freshman class in its history. 11,500 freshman students representing every U.S. state and 74 countries. 2015 February 2015 / University Design Published Designing the New American University Learn More &roarr May 2015 / University Design Participated in The Economist and ASU co-sponsored webcast series, Re-inventing Higher Education Learn More &roarr September 2015 / Philanthropy Donated $1.2M to fund the directorship of the ASU Public Service Academy Learn More &roarr September 2015 / University Design ASU named the "#1 Most Innovative School" by U.S. News & World Report Learn More &roarr October 2015 / Designated a LinkedIn "Influencer" Browse...