What happens when a university has a global reputation for academic excellence yet remains open to any student eager to learn? This combination creates an incredible, worldwide demand for an ASU degree.
ASU has become one of the largest and most impactful communities of students and experts in the world. We are constantly innovating with new degree programs, cutting-edge learning methods and welcoming spaces to foster growth and discovery.
For learners driven to gain new skills, you can explore your potential and make a positive contribution to the world.
Learn why several people of all ages — from kids still in K–12 to undergraduate and graduate students — chose ASU, and how they are succeeding today in their lives, their careers and their education.
Jessica Pagoulatos
ASU Online
’09 MEd in curriculum and instruction, ’19 MEd in educational leadership, director of academics at Primavera Online.
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Kurt “KJ” Russell On campus
’24 JD, ’24 Master of Sports Law and Business, corporate lawyer at Fennemore, credits his fellowships in LA at the law firm for his job offer.
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Carmen Smith Estrada On campus
Studying for her Master of Social Work degree in Tucson to stay close to family and her community.
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Sharon and Randy Fortenberry Mirabella at ASU
Moved to the Tempe campus in 2021 to be connected to stimulating learning opportunities.
Photo courtesy Randy Fortenberry
Aayansh Guntaka ASU Preparatory Academy Digital
The 10-year-old takes classes online so he can compete internationally in chess.
Photo courtesy of the Guntaka family
Maree Bianchi Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Attends the school for gifted and talented on ASU’s West Valley campus.
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Jake Goebig On campus
First-year student on the ASU Tempe campus majoring in business entrepreneurship and already making connections.
Photo by Sabira Madady/ASU
Isabella Faris On campus
Data science major and a leader of CodeDevils, a fully online ASU student organization for coders around the world.
Photo courtesy of Isabella Faris
Rafael Ortiz On campus
’24 BS in astrophysics, received the New American University President’s Scholarship, the 2020 Gold Medal in Science and the 2023 Barrett Honors College Award for Innovation.
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Linhsey Trinh ASU Online
’24 MS in forensic psychology, a police officer in Indiana who bridged law enforcement and academics while excelling in her graduate program.
Photo by Jill Richards for ASU
Anna Bethke On campus
’24 BSE in electrical engineering, current master’s student working at the ASU NanoFab fabricating nanoscale transistors.
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Jacob DeFant ASU Online
’24 MS in sustainable food systems and public policy, earned a promotion after graduation.
Photo courtesy Jacob DeFant
Jessica Pagoulatos
ASU Online
’09 MEd in curriculum and instruction, ’19 MEd in educational leadership, director of academics at Primavera Online.
Courtesy photo
Kurt “KJ” Russell On campus
’24 JD, ’24 Master of Sports Law and Business, corporate lawyer at Fennemore, credits his fellowships in LA at the law firm for his job offer.
Courtesy photo
Carmen Smith Estrada On campus
Studying for her Master of Social Work degree in Tucson to stay close to family and her community.
Courtesy photo
Sharon and Randy Fortenberry Mirabella at ASU
Moved to the Tempe campus in 2021 to be connected to stimulating learning opportunities.
Photo courtesy Randy Fortenberry
Aayansh Guntaka ASU Preparatory Academy Digital
The 10-year-old takes classes online so he can compete internationally in chess.
Photo courtesy of the Guntaka family
Maree Bianchi Herberger Young Scholars Academy
Attends the school for gifted and talented on ASU’s West Valley campus.
Photo by Brandon Sullivan for ASU
Jake Goebig On campus
First-year student on the ASU Tempe campus majoring in business entrepreneurship and already making connections.
Photo by Sabira Madady/ASU
Isabella Faris On campus
Data science major and a leader of CodeDevils, a fully online ASU student organization for coders around the world.