ASU International Development Initiative

Proud to report @ASU was ranked #1 university in the US for impact with UN #SustainableDevelopment Goals by @timeshighered and is the only US university in the top 10 globally. This aligns with our charter to care for the communities we serve. news.asu.edu/20250617-unive…

@MSuzman Great video, really shows the holistic approach you are taking to maximize the impact!

Everything we do at the foundation is about saving and improving lives. Maliaka's story shows how access to vaccines, nutrition, and maternal care from an early age can change a life—and create a ripple effect of opportunity. Learn more: gatesfoundation.org/maternal-child….

Think you know how the American government works? 🎧 Civics in a Year unpacks it, 250 civic questions, 10 minutes at a time. We will cover what every citizen should know about our constitutional democracy, starting July 4! 🔔 Subscribe now! civicsinayear.buzzsprout.com

@ASUCivics This sounds really interesting...we will be tuning in!

🎧 Excited to share Civics in a Year! I’m producing this 250-episode podcast—10 mins each—to boost civic literacy ahead of #America250. It’s a companion to our K–12 Civic Literacy Curriculum. Listen here 👉 civicsinayear.buzzsprout.com #CivicEducation #Podcast

American universities drive innovation, strengthen democracy and fuel the world’s economy. ASU is the top choice for international students, with 18K+ learners from 160 countries. Our global engagement is about empowering learners and developing solutions that serve humankind.

@gatesfoundation @BillGates Great to hear. @BillGates, hope you run into some of the incredible #YALIAfrica alumni on the continent...they are making exceptional progress improving their communities through business and governmental leadership and civic engagement across sectors.

This week our chair @BillGates is on the continent of Africa. First stop: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

@ASU President Michael M. Crow, as a panelist at @theNASEM #StateoftheScience discussing the importance of #education as the foundation of #scientificdiscovery and the need to drive academic cultural reform to advance research that is scalable and addresses public need.

"U.S. Education is a high value "export" at $56B year - more than natural gas and coal combined" - Marcia McNutt, president @theNASEM at the #StateoftheScience address. We need international collaboration to continue to further scientific discovery. #HigherEd #research

Astonishing statistics and reporting on the decline of presonnel and resources tracking in research in the U.S. at the @theNASEM #StateoftheScience

Happening in the next hour: @theNASEM delivers the #StateoftheScience address. Keynote followed by a panel with @ASU President Michael M. Crow. Join the discussion about the research enterprise, outcomes and the current landscape. nap.nationalacademies.org/2025-the-state…

On @UN Peacekeepers Day we thank #UNPeacekeepers for risking their lives to protect civilians and help build safer, more resilient communities around the world. Your courage and commitment inspire us. 🌍🕊️ #Peacekeeping Find out more about what they do: peacekeeping.un.org/en

@gatesfoundation @CGIAR Excellent work; empowering small businesses, creating economic opportunity, safeguarding the environment, and providing support for vulnerable communities...this is global development at its best!

Phoebe Mwangangi, a smallholder farmer in Kenya, is helping her community grow food in a changing climate. With support from @CGIAR, Phoebe trained 500+ farmers—most of them women—in climate-smart agriculture. Read more about Phoebe’s work: gates.ly/43GskgJ

@ASUTheCollege @ASU_SMS @NSF Congratulations! From Arizona to the world...Sun Devils are having an impact!

Five students from @ASU_SMS have been awarded the @NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Participating in the oldest fellowship of its kind, the students are among 10 Sun Devils receiving the prestigious award. ow.ly/WXAE50VXutg

📚 El curso CGF 194: Introduction to Climate Futures llega al campus Tempe en otoño 2025. Diseñado por @ASU, ofrece herramientas para comprender el cambio climático y formar parte de las soluciones. 🌎 Aprende más👉🏻 bit.ly/45kotbz #ASUClimate #FuturosSostenibles

Sally Ride, born #OnThisDay in 1951, was an astronaut, physicist, engineer, and 3rd woman to travel to space.👩‍🚀🚀 Her legacy lives on through all the women and girls who continue to be inspired by her courage to break stereotypes and gender biases that hold #WomenInScience back.

HAPPENING IN 2HRs: Join U.S. Ambassador Faucher (#Suriname) and @ASU_IntlDev's Glen Goodman in a discussion on the regional dynamics of #LatinAmerica future U.S. strategy, and #diplomacy, and what it means for #Arizona. Hosted by @pcfrarizona pcfraz.org/events

"Evolve or Die" @ASU President Michael M. Crow talks with @Forbes about #HigherEducation, #innovation, #globalstewardship, #accessiblelearning and more. forbes.com/sites/bryanpen…

Creative disruption in the age of AI: will.i.am and Michael Crow in conversation at @ASU + #GSVSummit youtube.com/watch?v=Ls5ZvJ… #innovation #HigherEd

@ASU President Michael M. Crow spoke with @kjzzphoenix about #accessibleeducation and the importance of #university #leadership and research to help reach the goal of a brighter future for America. kjzz.org/the-show/2025-…

Thanks to @EntrepreneurASU for meeting with us and our guests from University del Valle Guatemala to discuss @ASU #entrepreneurship initiatives with #university students and faculty, K-12 schools, and in the #Arizona community! Amazing programs to help further development!