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Training the people who make tourism protect nature

A Conservation Futures Academy course trains tourism leaders to protect ecosystems while funding conservation. Read how ASU is building skills the field needs.

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Conservation runs on spatial data. How ASU is helping the workforce keep up.

The maps that drive conservation decisions are only as sound as the judgment behind them. ASU’s Conservation Futures Academy is building the workforce to produce analysis that holds up.

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How ASU is building disaster readiness into the conservation workforce

As natural disasters reshape protected landscapes, the conservation workforce needs skills that degree pipelines alone cannot supply fast enough. ASU Learning Enterprise is building that capacity through short, work-ready programs, and a new disaster preparedness course from Conservation Futures Academy shows the model at work.

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Building the conservation design workforce

Conservation is shifting from protecting habitat to rebuilding it. That demands practitioners who can design at the systems level, and a new Conservation Futures Academy course shows how ASU is building that workforce.

A wide shot inside Chase Field stadium showing the massive video board above the outfield. The screen displays a close-up of Marco Serrato, Vice President of ASU's Learning Enterprise, wearing a custom purple baseball jersey, with a text overlay identifying him. The surrounding stadium structure features bright lights, sponsor signs, and the Chase Field logo.

Marco Serrato honored during Arizona Diamondbacks Mexican Heritage Night

ASU Learning Enterprise vice president recognized for expanding educational opportunity during a celebration of the impact of Mexican and Hispanic communities

Kristin Lord moderates a panel alongside speakers Marni Baker-Stein, Anant Agarwal and Marco Serrato.

ASU leaders explore AI, access and the future of learning at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit

Powered by new pathways, credentials and technology, attendees chart the reshaping of education and work

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ASU for Life launches to support continuous career readiness in a rapidly changing world

Arizona State University connects education, technology and career development to support continuous career readiness and mobility

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ASU Learning Enterprise at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit: Advancing a new model for learning and work

ASU brings forward a clear point of view on workforce, access and the future of learning, along with a first look at what comes next.

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Bridging the experience gap: Why CAPM® matters in 2026

As industries evolve, project management is becoming a core capability across sectors, from health care to technology to energy. Employers increasingly need people who can organize work, manage change and deliver results in complex environments. For many learners, the challenge is getting started. Early-career roles often ask for experience. But for learners entering the workforce…

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ASU’s dual enrollment program thrives ahead of Accelerate ASU Partner Conference

Gaining momentum, Accelerate ASU adds new partner schools and gains thousands of new students

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Inside Earned Admission: How ASU redesigned access to undergraduate degrees

More than 10,000 learners have earned admission to Arizona State University by demonstrating readiness in college-level coursework. Now, ASU is sharing what it has learned about performance-based admission.

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ASU expands career-connected pathways for professional athletes through Los Angeles immersive

Through ASU CareerCatalyst, the Learning Enterprise is advancing a focused model of applied, non-degree education — preparing professional athletes to translate performance into sustained leadership beyond competition. Professional athletes are increasingly invited to speak on leadership, resilience and high-performance culture, yet few receive structured preparation for that role. Hosted at the ASU California Center in…

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[2025 Year in Review] College in high school, reimagined: ASU dual enrollment model grows globally

Accelerate ASU boosts college attendance and graduation rates for students across more than 550 partner schools This article is part of our 2025 Year-in-Review series, a retrospective on the inspiring stories of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise, focused on advancing learning across all stages of life. By the numbers: As the world began to lock…

Durable skills: how durable skills can impact learning

In an education landscape defined by constant change — emerging technologies, evolving educators and shifting learner needs — Arizona State University understands that durable skills serve as the glue to all types of knowledge. Why are durable skills getting attention all ofa sudden? Durable skills have always been in-demand and because technical skills for a…

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ASU and ACT team up to give students a head start on college success, saving time and money

High schoolers in 11 states can now earn college credit in high-school, risk free

Introducing Conservation Futures Academy

ASU is building the Conservation Futures Academy — a global initiative to prepare professionals with the conservation skills needed to preserve our planet

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ASU supports 1.2 million learners going “back to school”

From high school classrooms to global career upskilling, ASU now supports 1.2 million learners pursuing education on their own terms.

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ASU and International Baccalaureate open global pathways to college credit

ASU and the International Baccalaureate are reshaping global college readiness by embedding career-focused, credit-bearing courses into high school programs worldwide.

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ASU expands “ASU en Español” with new global offerings in innovation, AI and sustainability

With more than 480 million native Spanish speakers and 39% of job skills expected to change by 2030, ASU is building the future of learning for the world’s second-largest language community.

Navigating the new map of learning and work

ASU+GSV 2025 closed with a focus on building systems and cultures that move learners forward.

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Rewriting the operating system of education

At ASU-GSV, Day 3 explored what comes after access — and how to build it right.

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Learning that works: How education is aligning with real lives and careers

Day two of ASU-GSV focuses on bridging education and opportunity in new contexts.

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ASU equips educators to help build the durable skills students need for the future

ASU ensures teachers can create skill-based learning environments that prepare students for future careers.

Doing well health newsletter

ASU Health’s Doing Well launches: igniting health through stories and science

A new free, weekly newsletter created by Media Enterprise and Learning Enterprise dedicated to helping readers ignite health.

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Rompiendo barreras en un mundo distribuido

ASU está moldeando la fuerza laboral del futuro al hacer que la educación sea accesible para aprendices en más de 140 países, con iniciativas en marcha para su expansión.

This Teenage Life

ASU partners with This Teenage Life to elevate teen voices and health literacy

For many teens, navigating the complexities of health, identity and adolescence can feel overwhelming. What if they had a space to explore these topics in their own words? That’s exactly what Arizona State University and This Teenage Life, a global podcast created by and for teens, set out to accomplish through a unique partnership aimed…

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PELH empowers educators to support refugee learners

ASU is helping educators meet the needs of refugee learners through assets-based professional learning that removes barriers and fosters belonging.

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Celebrating 500 learners participating in SWSIE Sustainable Workforce Development Training

Over 500 learners have taken courses in SWSIE Sustainable Workforce Development Training.

ASU and Universum International College partner to shape Kosovo’s future workforce

Collaboration aims to advance career-driven learning in Kosovo by providing world-class upskilling opportunities.

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ASU announces SWSIE workforce challenge to accelerate sustainability in the Southwest

The Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE), led by Arizona State University, is at the forefront of creating a sustainable future for Arizona, Nevada and Utah. With the support of a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), SWSIE equips organizations and communities to solve environmental challenges — water security, renewable energy and carbon…