THE UNIVERSITY of UTAH ASIA CAMPUS







                                                                                                                  

1. The University of Utah Asia Campus Strengthens Collaboration with Jinju City to Promote K-Entrepreneurship


Gregory Hill, chief administrative officer of the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC), visited Jinju to tour the K-Entrepreneurship Center and Jisoo Seungsan Village, meeting with Jinju Mayor Cho Gyu-il to discuss how to collaborate and spread K-Entrepreneurship globally. The UAC has been involved in international forums and educational programs since signing an MOU with Jinju City and the Jinju K-Entrepreneurship Foundation last year. Gregory Hill said that he expects UAC students to grow into global citizens who can learn and practice global entrepreneurship by actively participating in such programs hosted by Jinju City. The visit was a valuable opportunity to expand practical exchanges between the two parties.

2. Utah Asia Campus Hosts Special Lecture on ‘Sports Event Diplomacy’


The University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) hosted a special lecture titled “Sports Event Diplomacy,” featuring Vivien Olivier Lubczanski, a professional in international sports diplomacy. He emphasized that sports can be a powerful instrument of diplomacy beyond mere competition, drawing on his own practical experiences from UEFA Euro 2016, the UCI World Championships, the Paris Peace Forum, and so on. He shared with the students the significance of cooperation and cultural exchange among countries through large sports events, as well as economic and social impacts, giving them practical insights into the planning and management of international events. The students were impressed to learn about the new possibilities of sports diplomacy.

3. UAC Hosts Its Largest Spring 2025 Matriculation Ceremony


The University of Utah Asia Campus successfully held its Spring 2025 Matriculation Ceremony and Orientation for new students, gathering more than 300 freshmen and their parents in attendance for the event, making it the largest to date. They were particularly excited about the American curriculum and global learning environment on offer. The orientation for parents was held in both Korean and English, and it included meetings and Q&As with faculty members to share practical educational details. Entrants and their parents expressed confidence regarding upcoming campus life and were excited about a new beginning with friends from different majors and nationalities.