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YPSILANTI – To help foster a decades-long relationship between college and university leaders from the U.S. and China, the United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) is hosting a U.S.-China Educational Exchange on Aug. 10 and 11 at Eastern Michigan University. Leaders and decision-makers from both countries will explore the next chapter of U.S.-China Educational Exchanges.

USHCA’s annual exchange creates a space for open dialogue regarding the challenges and opportunities of U.S.-China Educational Exchanges. Eastern Michigan University has benefited directly from the exchange, having established a collaboration with Beibu Gulf University (BGU) in South China that allows students to take courses taught by faculty from EMU’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology and, upon graduation, receive degrees from both universities.

“It is great to know people have continued deep interest in our work at BGU and want to come to EMU to engage around a major topic of geopolitical significance,”  Eastern Michigan University President James Smith. “I hope the EMU and BGU collaboration can serve as a best practice for future educational opportunities where students from both countries can benefit.”

According to the USHCA, U.S.-China Educational Exchanges have greatly benefited both countries in the past four decades. But, growing geopolitical tensions have upended traditional exchange models in many ways. College and university leaders, who have played a fundamentally important role in developing positive relationships between these two nations for decades, are especially aware of the importance of positive communications, productive dialogues, and continued educational exchanges between the world’s two largest economies for their communities, institutions, faculties, and students.

This is an invitation-only event. To inquire about participating, please contact Katherine Newton at katherine.newton@usheartlandchina.org or call 346.622.3829.

About USHCA
United States Heartland China Association (USHCA) is a 501(c)3 bipartisan organization committed to building bridges and promoting opportunities between the peoples of the Heartland Region (20 states located in the USA between the Great Lakes to the Gulf) and the People’s Republic of China. Our focus will be on Trust Building efforts connecting government officials; business leaders; educational and community interests with like-minded institutions between the Heartland Region and the People’s Republic of China.

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.