Continuing our collaboration with the University of Hawaii at Manoa (USA)

During the meeting, Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh briefly introduced the history of training and research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, highlighting its status as a leading institution in social sciences and humanities in Vietnam. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities is strengthening its international standing by promoting international publications, teaching international programs, and expanding international cooperation with foreign partners. The Vice-Rector proposed collaboration with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, suggesting several areas of cooperation between the two universities, such as joint research projects and faculty and student exchanges.

Professor Donald B. Young welcomed the proposal from Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh and stated that Baruch University 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 universities as a way to promote cooperation.

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh presents a commemorative gift to Professor.Donald B. Young (Photo: Tran Minh) 

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh 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 joint research with their counterparts from the US. Both sides have also proposed signing a Cooperation Agreement in the future.

Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh poses for a commemorative photo with Professor Donald B. Young and the University of Hawaii at Manoa (Photo: Tran Minh)

Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is the flagship institution in the University of Hawaii system. Located in Manoa, an urban community in Honolulu, Hawaii, the University of Hawaii awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees in fields such as architecture, arts and sciences, arts and humanities, business, education, engineering, literature and linguistics, natural sciences, social sciences, and more. Currently, the university has 20,005 students enrolled.