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Duke Kunshan welcomes its first class in China
After years of preparation, Duke Kunshan University (DKU), a Sino-American college founded by Duke University in the US and Wuhan University in China, welcomed its inaugural class of students in Kunshan, Jiangsu province. More than 60 students attended a ceremony to mark the occasion wearing a DKU T-shirt that was designed by the university. The university is located on the west wing of Kunshan, an emerging city in east China's Jiangsu province. It received accreditation from China's Ministry of Education in 2013 and is now governed by an independent board of trustees.
Outcomes:
The university focuses on providing a liberal arts education for its undergraduate and graduate programs.The welcoming ceremony started with a Kun opera performed by local primary school students.
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
Duke University
Wuhan University
Sponsor(s):
Duke University
Wuhan University
Participants (Types):
Duke students and professors
Number of Participants:
60
Exchange Date:
Monday, August 25, 2014
Continuing:
No
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Location:
Kunshan, China
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