ASU Foundation for a New American University

What do you care about? Our team cares about helping you make an impact. Meet some of our fundraisers. In the video below, you’ll hear their perspectives on the relationships they form with donors. Featuring Alma Chavez Strasser, Devin Dye, Elizabeth Muncal, Eric Espeland, Julie Werner, Ruben Olmedo, Xiaohang Jiao MPA, MA #WorkCulture #SunDevil #GiveBack

We are saddened to share that Elva (Wingfield) Coor passed away on July 2. She will be remembered for her many contributions to the community and to Arizona State University. “Elva Coor was a warm, wise and generous business and community leader who saw need and took action to become a catalyst for enduring change at ASU and in our state,” ASU President Michael Crow said. Together with her husband, former ASU President Lattie F. Coor Jr., Elva donated to several ASU units and programs and was instrumental in introducing ASU to donors through community enrichment programs. In addition, the ASU School of Public Affairs is home to the Coor Leadership Collection and has a chair position in the Coors’ name. Read more about her enduring legacy in our tribute to Elva Coor at https://ow.ly/PuVx50SuZJf

“In the third grade, I would always watch things about infectious diseases, like Mystery Diagnosis. So I always knew I was interested in biology. Now, I'm looking at pursuing a career as an immunologist. I'm currently deciding whether or not I want to go down the medical clinical route or go down that research route. Outside of classes, I work in a research lab studying oncolytic biotherapy.” Kameron Cochrane is double majoring in microbiology and chemistry. His ambitious pursuit of higher education has been supported by the Edward and Linda Birge Scholarship, which you can contribute to here: https://ow.ly/HB1H50Shxa5 Thank you to the Birges for their generosity!

Congratulations to the Sun Devil Men’s Swim and Dive team members, who are NCAA champions this year for the first time in program history! 🏅The Sun Devils won seven events throughout the competition week en route to the championship. 🏅The 400 free relay team of Léon Marchand-Jack Dolan-Patrick Sammon-Jonny Kulow broke the NCAA record with a time of 2:43.40 to win the relay. 🏅Léon Marchand won the 300 breast title for the third year in a row, breaking his own record with a time of 1:46.35. Read more about the accomplishments of Sun Devil Men’s Swim and Dive in ASU Thrive magazine at https://ow.ly/3KbA50Shxci Interested in supporting the Sun Devil Men’s Swimming team? Learn about the impact your generosity would have at https://ow.ly/kuEX50Shxck

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without donors, there wouldn’t be scholarships available to help students cultivate their skills and grow professionally. I hope that one day I will be able to pay it forward to future students who are facing financial struggles like I did.” Sydney Stephens is an ASU alumna with a bachelor’s degree in medical studies. She received the ASU Family Scholarship as well as several others. You can read more about the ASU Family Scholarship and support students like Stephens here: https://ow.ly/1x0e50S1jcP

First generation graduate Cindy Rogel Bahena has risen through the ranks at Intel since graduating from Arizona State University in 2021. Today, she’s a part of a small team creating tools to develop advanced semiconductor microchips. But it wasn’t always an easy journey for Rogel Bahena. She knew she wanted to be an engineer from a young age, but she didn’t have Latina engineers to look up to as role models. That changed when she arrived at ASU where she joined the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Read more about Rogel Bahena’s journey in ASU Thrive magazine ➡️ https://ow.ly/yzKp50S1j5c Consider supporting students like Rogel Bahena by contributing to the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: https://ow.ly/VFWO50S1j5e

On this day in 1955, the ASU Foundation was established. To the thousands of donors who have generously supported us over the years: Thank you! Your unwavering commitment has created a legacy of empowerment. The donations you’ve given continue to bring the ASU charter to life by advancing student access, serving our community, protecting the planet and creating equity in higher education. 🌎✨ Together, you’ve built a lasting impact that transcends generations. 🌟

We’re celebrating 40 years of the ASU President’s Club! Since 1984, the group has been a transformative force for change at Arizona State University. Thank you to the 1,836 supporters that have come together to support the vision of ASU Presidents like Michael Crow over the past 40 years. These donors have contributed over $1 billion to groundbreaking projects like the Biodesign Institute, the ASU California Center and SolarSPELL. Read more about the impact that the ASU President’s Club donors have had over the years at https://ow.ly/JWvk50SnxVo

Arizona State University’s work in Hawai’i reflects the charter’s commitment to community, research and inclusion. Read on for more details about the opportunities donors have to support ASU programs in Hawai’i ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g5QjeKgK 🏝️ Hawai’i partnerships/projects: From its progressive energy and climate policies to its engagement with Indigenous knowledge, Hawaiʻi remains a bright spot of hope for the planet. It is a critical place for ASU if the university is to provide global access to education that acknowledges Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability principles. 🪸 The ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Program’s mission is to empower communities of West Hawaiʻi Island with the best available science to restore their interconnected relationship with their coral reefs. 🏫 With ASU Digital Prep, Kamehameha Schools and ASU entered a formal agreement to work together on research and innovation, long-distance learning, student enrollment and more.

On this Juneteenth, we look back at how the ASU community came together to support and celebrate this milestone in American history. The Arizona Historical Society, ASU Library’s Black Collections and the Black Family Genealogy and History Society recognized this historical event with museum exhibits, live performances, a panel discussion and community tables featuring art and crafts.