Arizona State University is is consistently recognized globally as a top-ranked knowledge enterprise dedicated to delivering academic excellence, advancing research-based solutions for humankind’s greatest challenges, producing strong and compassionate leaders, ensuring the health of our planet and providing quality education for all learners.
As a demonstration of Arizona State University’s continued investment in high-impact research that tackles our global needs and challenges, the internationally respected Times Higher Education Impact Rankings recognized the university as the No. 1 institution in the United States and sixth in the world for addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Washington Monthly announced Arizona State University as a top 10 university in the country for its dedication to community and national service, outranking Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and Johns Hopkins.
For overall rankings, ASU comes in at No. 50 – ahead of more than 1,500 public, private, nonprofit and for-profit colleges nationwide.
For the past seven years, Arizona State University has been a top producer of Teach For America corps members — a trend that continues in 2022 with ASU coming in at No. 2 in the country among large schools.
Arizona State University ranks No. 22 among large schools on the Peace Corps' 2016 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. There are 33 Sun Devil alumni currently volunteering worldwide, leading all Arizona schools. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, 1,017 alumni from ASU have served, and the university has ranked in the top 25 undergraduate schools for four consecutive years.
ASU ranked fourth with 49 ASU graduates joining Teach For America, a commitment that reflects ASU’s focus on providing quality education to all qualified students. The Sun Devils join a national corps of more than 4,000 who commit to teaching for at least two years in a low-income community in the United States.
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In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, Arizona State University was designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) in 2016. The designation recognizes public research universities working with public and private sector partners in their states and regions to support economic development through a variety of activities, including innovation and entrepreneurship, technology transfer, talent and workforce development, and community development.
For the sixth consecutive year, the Corporation for National and Community Service has named Arizona State University to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll — the highest federal recognition a university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. ASU’s commitment to social embeddedness secured its spot in each of the 2015 Honor Roll categories, including Honor Roll with Distinction for General Community Service, and a Finalist in the Education category.
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Arizona State University has again been selected to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The classification is bestowed upon institutions that have demonstrated their deep engagement with local, regional, national and global communities.
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Teach For America is a non-profit organization in the United States that recruits recent college graduates and professionals to commit to teaching for two years in less resourced schools. The organization's mission is to provide all children with an excellent education, regardless of their socio-economic background
ASU has been actively involved in initiatives related to education and has collaborated with Teach For America to support their efforts.
It is a global network of universities and colleges dedicated to advancing social innovation and change making in higher education. The consortium is organized by Ashoka U, an initiative of Ashoka, a global non-profit organization that supports social entrepreneurs.
The designation of being a "Changemaker Campus" signifies a commitment to fostering a community of students, faculty, and staff who are empowered to create positive social change. ASU's inclusion in the Ashoka U Changemaker Campus Consortium highlights its dedication to social impact and its efforts to create an environment that nurtures changemakers and supports innovative approaches to addressing societal challenges.
C. Peter Magrath University Community Engagement Award is a prestigious recognition given by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to universities that demonstrate exceptional community engagement efforts.
ASU has been widely recognized for its commitment to community engagement, social impact, and public service. This award is for recognizing ASU for its innovative programs and initiatives that address local and global challenges through collaboration with community partners.
About C. Peter Magrath University Community Engagement Award
