For the fifth year in a row, Arizona State University has been named the most innovative school in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all five years the category has existed. The widely publicized annual rankings by the magazine, comparing more than 1,500 institutions on a variety of metrics, were released today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The five-time ranking was based on a survey of peers. College presidents, provosts and admissions deans around the country nominated up to 15 schools that are making the most innovative improvements to curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities, according to the magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ASU President Michael M. Crow said the honor is the result of the work of thousands of people tackling challenges in new ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe tremendously creative minds and efforts of our students, faculty and staff elevate who we are. This recognition would not have been possible without the myriad contributions across our ASU community,\u201d Crow said. \u201cThis is a moment to show our appreciation for the extraordinary work being done at ASU \u2014 work that positively impacts not just the university, but the state of Arizona and far beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n