PBS NewsHour

ASU opens its doors to more low-income students

Clip: Season 2015 | 6m 22s

Under its current president, Arizona State University has increased its student population to 84,000, making it the largest university in America. In particular, the focus has been on boosting the number of low-income students. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how ASU transformed itself, and why some are questioning the outcomes of its rapid expansion.

Aired: 08/21/15

Rating: NR

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