Mission and vision
Our vision
A future in which life thrives on a healthy planet.
Our mission
Through hands-on, immersive learning experiences, the Rob Walton College of Global Futures equips students with the knowledge, skills and agency they need to tackle complex global challenges, preparing them for careers that drive meaningful impact.
At the Rob Walton College of Global Futures, we believe that building a future in which all life thrives on a healthy planet requires us to think boldly, embrace complexity and work together across disciplines, communities and borders.
Discovery generates the knowledge societies need, and our college develops the human capacity to apply it. By embedding our college within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, ASU has created a setting where education, research, and application are deeply interconnected. Every major research initiative becomes a learning opportunity. Every educational program is informed by cutting-edge research.
Our students, faculty, staff and partners bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as abundant and high-quality water and food, energy system transformations, biodiversity, extreme heat, and ocean health. Through innovative research, experiential learning and collaboration, we are preparing the next generation of leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to turn ideas into action and create lasting impact.
What makes our college extraordinary is our shared commitment to imagining what is possible and taking meaningful steps to make it a reality.