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:

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

Upcoming

Portrait of Gerald Chan

From John Dewey to Zohran Mamdani — The Future of Higher Education in America

Dr. Gerald Chan, Co-Founder & Chairman of Morningside Group

Higher education in America is in a state of crisis. The confidence of the public towards higher education is at an all-time low. Incremental changes will no longer suffice. The operating model and the value proposition of higher education will have to undergo fundamental re-making. This lecture will explore both the deficiencies in the current model and suggest radical changes to re-align American higher education with the expectation of the American public.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm MST (Arizona time)

Registration coming soon.


View the latest lecture:

Virtual Lecture: The Generative University: Launching a New Era of Excellence

Delivered by: Richard K. Lyons, Chancellor, University of California Berkeley 

November 17, 2025

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You may view any of the completed Scholar Lectures here.