Hello!

My name is Sam, and I am learning how to change the world here at ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus. Specifically, I am pursuing a degree in Nonprofit Leadership & Management with a minor in Urban & Metropolitan Studies. I live downtown as well, and love to ride my bicycle to any tavern, eatery, or coffee shop that is locally owned. I hope to give you a little perspective on how the relationship between ASU and Downtown Phoenix continues to grow, and provide a student angle on downtown living.

Over 3,000 students call Arizona State University's Downtown Phoenix Campus "home." With that number doubling in August, and rising exponentially over the next 5 years, ASU will be sure to make an impact on the Urban Core of Phoenix. However, we hope it works the other way around as well. Arizona State University has a strong commitment to social embeddedness and intentionally placed the colleges and schools downtown that would benefit most from the experience of an urban university.

The journey has been fun so far, and we look forward to being a large part of the growth in Downtown Phoenix. Thank you for welcoming us so graciously!

Cheers,

Sam