ASU receives $35M gift from NASPO to rename and expand supply chain management department
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- Arizona State University received $35 million from NASPO
- The gift will rename and strengthen the supply chain department
- Funds support scholarships, research, and new procurement academic programs
Arizona State University today announced a historic $35 million gift from the National Association of State Procurement Officials to elevate the role of procurement and strengthen the Department of Supply Chain Management at the W. P. Carey School of Business, which will be renamed the NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management.
The gift will support new initiatives, scholarships and academic innovation through the launch of new procurement tracks in undergraduate and graduate supply chain-specific programs, endowed faculty positions, research, experiential learning, facility enhancements and strategic partnerships — further solidifying ASU as a global leader in procurement, logistics, operations and supply chain education and research.
The gift underscores procurement’s critical role as the starting point of every supply chain — influencing how organizations source, produce and deliver goods and services ethically and efficiently.
It also highlights public procurement as a vital function that underpins effective governance and economic stability across states and the nation.
By advancing procurement as a driver of responsible supply chains, the investment aligns with the Building Supply Chain Futures priority within ASU’s Changing Futures campaign, which aims to expand the university’s leadership in building resilient and sustainable global networks.
“World events in recent years have underscored our vast reliance on supply chains and the need to develop greater resilience,” ASU President Michael M. Crow said. “This gift represents a visionary contribution in one of ASU’s most globally recognized programs, deepening our shared commitment to innovation, access and impact, and ensuring that supply chain management education continues to evolve in step with the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.”
The NASPO Department of Supply Chain Management at W. P. Carey offers programs that are consistently ranked among the nation’s top three by U.S. News & World Report. The NASPO gift will further elevate procurement as a central theme in supply chain education and research, enhancing the department’s leadership in the field.
Student success and collaboration are key priorities, with funding for the NASPO Scholars Program offering tuition support for undergraduate and graduate students. To promote faculty excellence, the investment creates multiple endowed positions, including the NASPO Endowed Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management.