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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…

The 2025 Times Higher Education Asian Universities Summit recently took place at the Macau University of Science and Technology, drawing nearly 1,000 participants from around the globe. With the theme “The Rise of Asia: A Journey of Transformation through Technological Innovation,” the event brought together over 650 leaders and administrators from globally renowned universities to discuss the future of science, technology and education in the region. Representing Wenzhou-Kean University, Dr. C…

“Thanks to ‘Student Research Day’, I realized that research isn’t something distant—it’s much closer to us than we think.” Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) recently celebrated a milestone—its 10th annual Student Research Day, a tradition that’s reshaped how students view academic inquiry. During the opening ceremony, Wang Yiling, a graduating senior from the Psychology Department, shared her experience. Wang has taken part in seven research projects during her undergraduate years, gaining valuabl…

The Journey of Dr. Alexander Scott English embodies intellectual rigor and cross-cultural empathy. An American by birth, yet a China scholar by heart, Dr. English has spent nearly two decades bridging East and West through the lens of intercultural psychology. As a researcher, he dives deep into the human psyche across cultures, while as a teacher, he nurtures curiosity and compassion in every student he meets. This time, we will offer a closer look at the academic path and personal story of him…

From April 9 to 10, the QS China Summit 2025 was held in Chengdu. The QS China Summit 2025 is the premier event for leading academics, industry experts, government leaders, and decision-makers to uplift higher education in China. Dr. Cary Anderson, Executive Vice Chancellor of Wenzhou-Kean University, and Dr. Midya Yousefi, Assistant Professor at the College of Education, represented Wenzhou-Kean University at the 2025 QS China Summit. Dr. Cary Anderson featured in the fireside panel with leader…

What happens when American university students and faculty meet local heritage artisans? How have Wenzhou-Kean students helped preserve traditional crafts while also creatively innovating them over the past two years? On March 30, the “Modern Bamboo Inlay” design exhibition opened in the village of Kucun, located in Nanpu Creek Town, Tahishun County. Hosted by Wenzhou-Kean University’s Michael Graves College of Architecture and Design, in partnership with the Nanpu Creek Town Government and Tais…

Wenzhou-Kean University has launched the “First Year Learning Competency Workshop” to support first-year students excel and adapt to academic life. This 10-week program offers practical theme-based sessions on key skills like time management, exam preparation, goal setting and professor communication.   The director of the Academic Support Center states, “The first year of university is crucial in teaching students how to adapt academically and personally. The Learning Competency Workshop aims t…

On March 27, 22 Italian high school students and teachers arrived at Wenzhou-Kean University for a six-day visit. The group, from the “Francesco Redi” Science and Language high school in Arezzo, Italy, specializes in balancing education in science, humanities and languages. It’s also one of the first schools in Italy to offer Chinese language courses. During their visit, the Italian students had the opportunity to experience the international education of the China-U.S. cooperative university wh…

A delegation of 54 faculty members and students from Kean University in the United States recently arrived in Wenzhou, China, for a nine-day cultural exchange tour. Focusing on academic exchange, corporate visit, and cultural experience, the program aims to offer young Americans an immersive opportunity to explore China's modern development and appreciate Wenzhou's ancient Ouyue culture. Youth Dialogue: Co-shaping the Future Upon their arrival on March 9, the students participated in a youth dia…

In a inspiring cross-cultural venture, three WKU students from the Communication Department, led by Professor Imran Khan, traveled to Lousã, Portugal, to participate in the ART&TUR International Tourism Film Festival.   Upon arriving in Lousã, the students quickly immersed themselves in the town’s vibrant atmosphere, which sparked the idea for their short film, "Put Down Your Phone, Break Free, and Embrace Life." The students explained, “Our goal was to create a film that emphasizes the impo…