Emeritus College
Continued intellectual, creative and social engagement
The Emeritus College gives a home and focus to continued intellectual, creative and social engagement.
More than 550 retired faculty with emeritus standing from Arizona State University and other universities remain active in their disciplines and pursue other interests. The college fosters the scholarly and creative lives of its productive scientists, scholars and artists and promotes service and engagement with the university and community.
A place for you
Membership
Membership is available to those who have received emeritus status upon retiring from ASU and associate membership is available to retired college and university faculty from other colleges and universities who have received official emeritus status from their former institution.
Opportunities
Members of Emeritus College are always welcome around the College Center (Old Main 102) to assist in administering the college's many programs. If you are interested in serving in any of the following capacities, please contact dean Myles Lynk at [email protected].
Spotlight
Annual Meeting 2026
Join us for the annual meeting and find out what we've been up to this year!
Events
Emeritus College Endowment
The impact your contributions make
The Emeritus College serves as an opportunities exchange for its members. It develops and sustains programs that assist emeriti faculti to maintain activity in their disciplines, explore new avenues and horizons and serve the university and community. The funds for supporting these programs come from member donations and the Emeritus College Endowment Fund, which provides long-term financial stability in support of the college's initiatives. Donations to the Endowment Fund from supportive members of the community are welcome. Please consider making a contribution.
For our communities
Lecturers, courses and workshops
Civic, service, religious and other community organizations wishing to schedule specific lectures, workshops or short courses by Emeritus College members are invited to make their selections.
Grants and Fellowships
Announcements
Emeritus College Watercolor Course
The Emeritus College Beginner and Intermediate Watercolor Painting Workshop for Spring 2026 will begin Thursday, January 15 and continue until March 19. It will take place… Read more
Sixteenth Annual Emeritus College Symposium
The Sixteenth Annual Emeritus College Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, November 8 in Old Main on the Tempe ASU campus. All College members are invited and encouraged to submit a proposal for a… Read more
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