What does the future hold?

Learn new things, witness challenging and intriguing conversations, and discover networking opportunities. View the upcoming lectures to attend: either in-person or virtually , and witness captivating spearkers.

An ASU Frank Rhodes Scholar must:

Align with the ASU Design Aspirations
Be a Disrupter
Challenge the status quo of higher education

Becoming a Frank Rhodes Scholar

The final selection of a Frank Rhodes Scholar is made by President Crow. There are three ways in which a Frank Rhodes Scholars is nominated:

President Crow’s personal nomination
FRLS Brain trust – a group of diverse ASU leaders nominate potential scholars
Submissions – anyone is welcome to submit a nomination here

About the Frank Rhodes Fall 2025 Lecture

This lecture will explore how universities can evolve from legacy institutions into innovation and entrepreneurship engines that support the changing needs and interests of students and society. Drawing from decades of experience, Lyons will share lessons learned and challenge us to consider how higher education can and should adapt its programs, curriculum, and culture to fuel student economic mobility, increase societal benefits, and generate revenue for the institution. Join us as we envision a more generative future for higher education.

About Richard K. Lyons

Rich Lyons became UC Berkeley’s 12th Chancellor on July 1, 2024, the first undergraduate alum to hold the role. A Berkeley economics graduate (’82) with a Ph.D. from MIT, Lyons joined Berkeley’s faculty in 1993 after six years at Columbia University. Before becoming Chancellor, he served as Berkeley’s Dean of the Haas School of Business (2008–2018) and as Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2020–2024).

Fall 2025 Frank Rhodes Lecture:

The Generative University: Launching a New Era of Excellence

The Fall 2025 Frank Rhodes Lecture will feature Richard K. Lyons, Chancellor, University of California Berkeley.

Date/Time: Monday, November 17, 2025 from 11:15am-12:45pm MST (Arizona time)

View the latest lecture:

Virtual Lecture: The Abundant University: Remaking Higher Education for a Digital World

Delivered by: Dr. Michael D. Smith, J. Erik Jonsson Professor of Information Technology and Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College

September 13, 2024

View the lecture

You may view any of the completed Scholar Lectures here.