Global Security Initiative
Global Security Initiative
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Global Initiative's unique strengths have helped attract major federal research investments, enabling ASU to double its Department of Defense research expenditures since 2018 and reach $55 million in sponsored Department of Defense awards. GSI’s mentorship to promising young faculty is also widely recognized, helping ASU secure the most Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Young Faculty Awards in the nation since 2014, surpassing MIT and Stanford.
The Global Security Initiative’s capability to deliver on its ambitious goals — and maximize the impact of philanthropic investment — is anchored by exceptional leadership and proven operational capacity. Executive Director Nadya Bliss, one of the most prominent leaders in security technology and policy, plays a central role in shaping national discussions around defense-related research and development.
Impact of Donor Support
- More learners can pursue higher education. Thanks to our donors, more than 7,000 ASU students have received upwards of $32 million in scholarships with more than $39 million raised.
- More students succeed. ASU ranks #1 among the state’s public universities for its 86% first-year retention rate thanks in part to donor-funded student success initiatives.
- Important initiatives continue. More than $320 million in new gifts and commitments support ongoing initiatives at ASU.
- The spirit of generosity abounds. In the past year, more than 100,000 individual, corporate and foundation donors stepped forward to help the ASU community.
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