Salisbury University and Japan Study Abroad Foundation expands partnership
MARYLAND. – Governor Wes Moore announced an expansion of an academic and cultural exchange partnership between Salisbury University and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation.
The new announcement expands their existing partnership, and Salisbury officials believe this expansion will strengthen and advance SU’s study abroad programs.
University President Dr. Carolyn Ringer Lepre said this new partnership elevates the study abroad program.
“This is an organization that will connect Salisbury University with more than 50 different universities in Japan. We’ll be able to offer our educational experience to all of them. We’re hopeful this will create a pipeline of students.”
The partnership will bring 10 visiting students to SU during its first couple of years. The annual contribution will be $200,000 in tuition, fees, and board.
The economic impact is projected at $4 million, and this figure is expected to rise.
The Assistant Provost of International Education, Brian Stiegler, states this grows campus reach globally. “The culture and identity that brings global learning to the Maryland students that we have here. We can make sure all students have access to global learning.”
President Lepre explained this new agreement will now give JSAF students the opportunity to go into higher education
in America.
“The best educational experiences are those where people are exposed to different viewpoints and backgrounds. It’s about bringing the global world to our campus.”
