<p>From humble beginnings, and through a series of name changes that led to a 1958 vote of the people and a victory for the advancement of Arizona State College to Arizona State University (ASU), ASU’s century-plus trajectory has led to its being recognized as the most innovative university in the country by U.S. News &amp; World Report — six years in a row.</p><p><br></p><p>Presently, ASU is where nationally ranked and internationally ranked programs prepare next-generation innovators to thrive while advancing pioneering research, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship and economic development.</p><p><br></p><p>The educational experience at ASU is an immersion in a living-learning academic enterprise — a mindset focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, and a deep commitment to serving the public interest during a time of rapid and complex societal change. Nationally and internationally acclaimed, ASU consistently ranks among the very best in nearly every critical measurement of student success, outcomes of groundbreaking research and impact in the communities it serves.</p><p><br></p><p>ASU’s nationally ranked programs inspire the top-qualified graduates and have positioned the university as a top-tier recruiting and hiring institution by more than 50 of the country’s top corporations, according to professional recruiters and rankings services around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>ASU is ‘one university in many places’ — five distinctive campuses throughout metropolitan Phoenix that create a federation of unique colleges and schools. They are all ASU, providing access to all the university's strength and innovation, yet each offers attributes and focuses to meet the needs of any learner.</p><p><br></p><p>ASU Downtown Phoenix</p><p><br></p><p>Located in Arizona’s capital, ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus provides a multitude of academic and professional connections for students preparing for careers across the health care spectrum including preventive care, research, policy and advocacy; in law, government and other public service; with nonprofit and public social service providers; and in arts and sciences, journalism, media and the corporate sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Learning takes place in contemporary classrooms and research centers throughout campus buildings integrated into Phoenix’s iconic architecture, incorporating the historic U.S. Post Office building and modern-day landmarks such as the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Arizona Center for Law and Society.</p><p><br></p><p>Students participate in an abundance of public service opportunities, and have leisure-time access to first-class fitness facilities, performing arts and cultural venues, and major sports events. This professional, fast-paced downtown is also a transit network hub that includes light rail and connections to other ASU campuses and points of interest throughout metropolitan Phoenix.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Living in Metropolitan Phoenix</p><p><br></p><p>As the fifth-largest city in the nation, metropolitan Phoenix has something for everyone. Beautiful weather, with around 300 days per year of sunshine, and a bustling metropolis provide ASU students with plenty of career opportunities, places to eat and hangout, and nearly endless outdoor activities. Metropolitan Phoenix also offers cultural amenities such as museums, concerts, art galleries, cultural festivals, sports and more; while the state of Arizona is home to three national parks including Grand Canyon National Park. Other popular destination spots, like Sedona, are just a short drive from Phoenix.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><u>Academics</u>: U.S. News &amp; World Report ranks 85 ASU degree programs in the top 25 in the country, including 38 programs ranked in the nation’s top 10.</li><li><u>Research</u>: One of the top-performing U.S. universities for inventions and licensing deals, ASU has been the launching pad for 160+ startups, generating $718 million in gross state product and $64 million in state and local tax revenues from 2016 through 2020.</li><li><u>Inclusive</u>: ASU is deeply committed to sustaining the planet and designing a more just, equitable and prosperous future through the knowledge ASU shares, the research conducted at ASU, the spaces ASU designs, the programs ASU establishes and the solutions ASU innovates.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><u>Diversity</u>: The most diverse class ever, 46% of ASU’s incoming first-year students in fall 2021 came from minority backgrounds.</li></ul><p><br></p>