University President
Hawai'i Partnerships/Projects
Hawai'i Partnerships/Projects
Learn more about your impact
Arizona State University’s growing commitment and engagement in Hawaiʻi is rooted in our charter values. When ASU established its charter in 2014, it pledged to focus every ounce of energy and every asset on the success of students and on the success of the communities we serve — locally, nationally and internationally. Hawaiʻi is in many ways a microcosm of the global community—a small and close-knit place where big ideas and big challenges converge in complex ways. The most urgent issues facing our world today are particularly relevant on the islands, and the actions that Hawaiʻi residents, tourists, businesses and policymakers take today will shape the future of the globe in important ways. From its progressive energy and climate policies to its engagement with Indigenous knowledge, Hawaiʻi remains a bright spot of hope for the planet; we believe it is a critical place for ASU if the university is to achieve its goal to provide global access to education that acknowledges Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability principles. We believe a reciprocal, sharing relationship will benefit ASU and the state.
My time at Arizona State helped shape who I am, both professionally and personally. Even long after graduation, the power of ASU’s reach and alumni base has helped me tremendously, especially in Hawaiʻi. When I moved here with my wife, the first friends and connections we made were from the ASU alumni family. I wouldn’t trade my degree from ASU for anything, and I am proud of the work being done by ASU alumni in Hawaiʻi.”
Arizona State University not only shaped my personal and professional growth as a student but also gave me the opportunity to continue its mission after graduation by working for the university. Even years later, ASU’s influence remains strong in my life, especially through its powerful alumni network. When my husband and I moved to Hawaiʻi, some of the first friendships and connections we built were with fellow Sun Devils and this community. I am continually inspired by the incredible work ASU and its alumni are doing across the islands — from sustainability initiatives and groundbreaking research to impactful community projects. The spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines ASU is thriving here in Hawaiʻi, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this ever-growing Sun Devil ʻohana."