Meeting and working with representatives from Baruch College, New York (USA)

During the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim briefly introduced the history of training and research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, highlighting its status as a leading institution for social sciences and humanities education in Vietnam. The Vice-Rector proposed collaboration with Baruch College, suggesting several areas of cooperation between the two institutions, such as joint research projects and faculty and student exchanges.

Professor Jeffrey Marc Peck stated that this was the first time Baruch College had visited Vietnam. He welcomed the proposal from Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim and said that Baruch College wished to learn more about the activities of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. In particular, he proposed a student exchange program between the two colleges as a way to promote cooperation. Furthermore, he hoped that the two colleges would conduct joint research on historical and public administration issues, such as public policy, civil society, demographics, Southeast Asian and Vietnamese history, the history of the Vietnam War, etc.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim introduces the School.University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Photo: Thanh Long)

In response, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim stated that the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is ready to welcome American students to study and conduct research at the University through short-term courses in English, Vietnamese language courses, and visits to Vietnamese society, as well as sending faculty members from the University to conduct the aforementioned joint research.

Bernard M. Baruch College is a public college founded in 1919. Located in New York City, it currently has nearly 16,000 students. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as marketing, real estate, statistics, taxation, political science, psychology, business, journalism, information systems, and more. Courses are taught across three schools: the public school, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business.