2024 Laureate Michael M. Crow
President of Arizona State University (ASU)
Dr. Michael M. Crow is the president of Arizona State University (ASU), where he has made significant contributions in the field of education, including his role in reimagining the university as an institution that is both widely accessible and excellent in all measures. Upon assuming the presidency of ASU in 2002, Crow took this simple yet provocative idea and embarked on a mission to reanimate the purpose of higher education, shaping ASU into what is now known as the New American University. This innovative concept positioned ASU as an egalitarian, public research institution committed to access, inclusion, academic rigor, and positive societal impact.
The New American University model combines design thinking, technological innovation, and the intellectual capital of a top tier research-intensive university to dismantle barriers to education, unlock individual potential, and foster a more just, prosperous, and sustainable society. Key components of this groundbreaking innovation include the cultivation of a culture of continuous innovation, where risk-taking and entrepreneurship are not only encouraged but expected from faculty, staff, and students alike.
