President Taylor Randall visited the University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea to identify further development opportunities in the region. He also heard from students about their experience at the international campus. The Nov. 9, visit was Randall’s first to the campus as U president. Randall noted his desire to see the U Asia Campus […]
Read MoreWith market interest in game-related development and employment on the rise, an increase in the establishment of academic programs related to gaming has followed. The University of Utah has followed this trend by expanding its renowned undergraduate Gaming program from Salt Lake City to its University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon. The University of […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah is excited to announce the launch of a new Master of Communication program at its U Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea. Applications are now open for the professional program, and the first cohort of students is scheduled to begin studying at the extended campus in Fall 2024. The Department of […]
Read MoreAs the Office for Global Engagement celebrates ten years of “Connecting U to the World,” we invite you to join us in reminiscing on some of the most memorable moments of the last Global U decade: Bringing the University of Utah to South Korea In 2014, the University of Utah opened its extended campus in […]
Read MoreHumans are hardwired for curiosity, a trait that has driven exploration for millennia. This innate wanderlust has led to remarkable journeys, from Pacific Islanders traversing the ocean to early humans leaving Africa some 70,000 years ago. “We want to push out. We need to explore,” says Rick Batchelor, associate director of Learning Abroad. As the U expands global opportunities […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah faculty and staff are making an impact on Pakistan’s educational ecosystem through the USAID’s Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA). Now in its third year, the project’s trainings, exchanges, and networking are proving to be successful. “It’s so rewarding to witness the impact of our collective efforts. We have a great team […]
Read MoreIn the early days of 2020, the Office for Global Engagement was making final preparations to establish the Global LEAP program—a distinctive, early-career learning abroad opportunity that would enable Freshmen spend their second semester at the University Asia Campus in South Korea. But when the project was blanketed in the uncertainty that became the hallmark […]
Read MoreWhat better way to get a feel for what the Prosperity U Global Summer experience is like than a first-hand account from a student who recently participated in the program. Meet Stephanie Dutson, a master’s student studying International Affairs and Global Enterprise. Hear what Stephanie has to say about her experience and why you should […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah Learning Abroad Office’s first outdoor Fall Fair Thursday, September 21 garnered great attention. Nearly 300 students stopped by to learn about the myriad international study options available at the U.On display were 32 programs, including faculty-led fan favorites like Wilderness Medicine in the Alps, Global Public Health research opportunities, and the […]
Read MoreAfter the pandemic prevented the Character Dance Ensemble (CDE) from traveling for three years, the School of Dance student group finally crossed the globe once again to dance and learn this spring. Fourteen students flew to Tokyo in May to study traditional Japanese dance — and perform CDE repertoire. “It’s eye opening to see how much dance there is […]
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