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On August 27, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) announced the results of its 2025 funding program. This year, Wenzhou-Kean University received three funded projects with a total grant amount of RMB 2.1 million. Among them, Dr. Donghoon Lee from the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology / International Frontier Interdisciplinary Research Institute secured one General Program project; Dr. Susan Rutherford from the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology / Inte…

  On August 16, Wenzhou-Kean University(WKU) welcomed more than 1,200 new undergraduates as they officially begin an exciting new chapter of their lives. The freshmen in the 2025 cohort come from 24 provinces, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions, in addition to countries such as the United States, Australia, Russia, South Africa, and Thailand.   Dedicated staff members are heloing freshmen transport their luggage.   This year, WKU streamlined the registration process. Students comp…

Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) has successfully completed its undergraduate admissions for Zhejiang Province within the first tier of the regular category. The minimum entry score for this tier was 580, with the highest score reaching 608. Notably, WKU's minimum entry score has ranked first among universities in Wenzhou city for two consecutive years. Admissions for other provinces are currently underway and progressing smoothly. Jilin Province, in its first year of recruiting WKU students, achie…

In June 2025, Dr. Haina Zhu, Dean of Students at Wenzhou-Kean University, attended the "Collaborate 2025" international conference co-hosted by NASPA, EUCA, and others. Gathering experts globally, the event explored student affairs trends, cross-cultural strategies, and education governance.​ Dr. Zhu's presentation, Developing a Cross-Cultural Student Affairs System—Integrating Eastern and Western Practices, detailed WKU's approach. She outlined its student affairs framework, covering department…

In early June, Dr. Lamont Repollet, President of Kean University, led a high-level delegation to Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU), deepening bilateral cooperation in academic development, educational quality, scientific research, and cultural exchange. On the morning of June 5, the delegation toured key facilities on WKU's campus, including the History Museum, Ge Hekai Hall, the Science and Technology Building, and the Student Learning and Activity Center. They received detailed briefings on the un…

Recently, Dr. Lamont Repollet, President of Kean University, visited Wenzhou with his delegation, opening the door to deep-level exchange focused on cultural experiences and inter-school cooperation.   During their visit, in addition to attending the WKU 2025 commencement, President Repollet and his delegation also visited Wenzhou University for further cooperation. The delegation included Upendra Chivukula and John Kean Jr., members of the Wenzhou-Kean University Board of Directors, and Felice…

The core philosophy of Kean Business School is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become impactful global citizens. They are committed to using their expertise to build a better future for businesses, government, and communities. Professor Hing Kai Chan has been listed for several consecutive years among the "World’s Top 2% Scientists", as well as named a "Highly Cited Chinese Researcher." He has made significant academic contributions, with over 250 research papers published and…

This year, four students from Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) received national scholarships. Two of them are Xuanxuan Tu from Product Design and Rui Kang, an English major. A Grounded Designer Tu Xuanxuan Major: Product Design When Xuanxuan Tu was considering her graduation project idea, she noticed that our country still relies heavily on coal resources. Wanting to make a difference, she took on the challenge of doing the project on remanufacturing coal ashes. To achieve this goal, she stepped i…

6 June: Wenzhou-Kean University held its tenth Commencement for the Class of 2025 at the Olympic Sports Center in the Ouhai district, Wenzhou. In this midsummer of vitality and promise, WKU celebrated the achievements of the largest graduating class in its history. Nearly 1100 graduates across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs attended the ceremony with congratulations from WKU and Kean University leadership, faculty, and staff members. Chair of the Board of Directors Mr. Wang Beijiao…

At the forefront of China-U.S. educational integration, Wenzhou-Kean University continues to write new chapters of innovation. Professor Xie Zhiwu, a scholar with a diverse academic background and a global perspective, has journeyed from Shanghai Jiao Tong University to top institutions in Europe and the United States, before ultimately choosing to settle down at WKU. Holding multiple roles—Assistant Vice Chancrllor for Academic Affairs, Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Director o…