Arizona State University announced a record $115 million donation from former Walmart chairman Rob Walton.
ASU has been a leader in sustainability education, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field. Walton has donated millions to various environmental initiatives.
The money will fund a new School of Conservation Futures focused on conservation and training future sustainability leaders. ASU’s College of Global Futures will also be renamed for Walton.
Arizona State University will use a $115 million donation, the largest in the university’s history, to launch a new school focused on conservation and training the next generation of leaders to protect biodiversity and promote global sustainability.
The news was announced by ASU President Michael Crow on Sept. 22 at a