On Tuesday, July 8, Dr. Cheryl Matherly, Vice President and Vice Provost for International Affairs at Lehigh University, our partner university, paid a courtesy visit to Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech). Lehigh University, located in Pennsylvania, USA, was founded in 1865 and is a comprehensive university offering a wide range of disciplines including engineering, business, and humanities.

Both universities signed Memorandum of Understanding for Academic Cooperation and Student Exchange Agreement in 2020. Student exchanges had already been actively taking place prior to the conclusion of these agreements.

During this visit, discussions were held on strengthening future cooperation, including the expansion of student exchange programs and the potential for research collaboration. Dr. Matherly also delivered a lecture introducing Lehigh University and its internship program. The lecture was attended not only by our faculty staff and students but also by exchange students from Lehigh University. Many questions were raised, and lively discussions took place involving all participants, making the event a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of Lehigh University and the importance of international education.

This visit is expected to further enhance the relationship between our universities and contribute to the advancement of international collaboration in education and research.

今回の来訪を通じて、両大学の交流がさらに深化し、今後の国際的な教育・研究連携のさらなる発展が期待されます。