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Among the 2022 cohort of Finance undergraduates, 63 students participated in a thesis writing course taught by Professor Jianing Zhang. Of these, 20 undergraduates successfully published their undergraduate theses as first authors in international journals, including SSCI journals. For many undergraduates, writing a research paper is no easy task, and publishing an undergraduate thesis in mainstream international academic journals is even “harder than climbing to the sky.” A publication rate of…

The 10th anniversary of the Chinese Ministry of Education's establishment of Wenzhou-Kean University was celebrated in grand style in CBPM’s Hall on October 21 where distinguished guests gathered to commemorate the institution’s key milestones.   The Chairman of the Board of Directors of WKU, Mr. Wang Beijiao, presided over the event. In his opening address, he extended heartfelt gratitude to all levels of governments, departments, fellow universities, and all other supporters who have contribut…

On the morning of October 14th, the 20th Triennial Conference of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP 2024) was inaugurated in Beijing, China. Dr. Lamont Repollet, President of Kean University, was privileged to participate and deliver a keynote speech. This year's conference, themed "AI and the Future of Higher Education," is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and dialogue among university leaders worldwide. It brings together 700 university presidents, ad…

The Student Learning and Activity Center (SLAC) of Wenzhou-Kean University has received a prestigious award by Prix Versailles for one of the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses. WKU’s SLAC is the only campus in Eastern Asia that was awarded the title this year. Prix Versailles is an architectural and design prize that is affiliated with UNESCO. It recognizes contemporary projects that leave extraordinary imprints on their living environments. The World Judges Panel selected the SLAC for the award b…

Jijiadun 120°55‘15.805''E, 31°9'7.672"N Students from WKU’s School of Architecture and Design participated at the Jijiadun Ideal Village in Kunshan, Suzhou, with their exhibition titled “The Wind in the Field.” More than ten architectural, design, and installation artworks were presented to the public. According to the curator, "The Wind in the Field" means listening to the wind from the fields and feeling nature in the countryside. The exhibition venue is in JiJiadun Ideal Village, the first ru…

Recently, the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) at Kean University has officially received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This distinction puts the college in an elite group of less than 6% of the colleges and universities worldwide with AACSB accreditation. The AACSB accreditation signifies that the education quality of CBPM has reached a world-class level, which is a milestone in the development of the college. Since…

Recently, Stanford University has recently released the list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2023. Six professors from Wenzhou-Kean University were named on the list. They are Prof. Andrea Gatto and Prof. Imran Yousaf from the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM), Prof. Ali Bahadur, Prof. Puneet Rana, Prof. Sin-Yeang (Ronald) Teow and Prof. Emanuel Guariglia from the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology. The list, compiled by the team of Professor John P.A. Ioannidis of…

Ouhai, Wenzhou: On a Wednesday night with a touch of Fall in the breeze, members of the Wenzhou-Kean community celebrated more than 1,500 of its newest students and the formal start of the academic year at the annual Convocation Ceremony, held on September 4, 2024. The convocation ceremony was broadcast online, especially for families to share the joy and excitement as the students heralded their new journeys of college.  Dr. Cary Anderson, the Executive Vice Chancellor at WKU, presided over the…

Walking around the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University in the summer, you will constantly encounter foreign students from time to time. Last week, the university welcomed 39 young overseas Chinese from the United States, France, Italy, Spain, and other countries who came all the way to China to participate in the 2024 Overseas Chinese Youth "China Roots Journey" Summer Camp. As planned, they gained immersive learning experiences of the traditional Chinese culture, including Chinese language, calli…

On August 23rd, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) announced the result of 2024 NSFC approved projects. 2 projects from Wenzhou-Kean University have been awarded the Research Fund for International Young Scientists. The projects are from the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology - "A Study on Semi-Batch Reverse Osmosis Scaling Mechanisms Using a Machine Learning-Based Scaling Index" led by Dr. Jungbin Kim and "Assessing and Leveraging Microbiome Dynamics in Hyperacc…