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Engagement in Eurasia
In the context of university partnership development, the term Eurasia refers to several varied regions, including Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Baltic countries. Current efforts have been focused on building institutional partnerships and exploring collaboration opportunities in the Central Asia region, especially in the Republics of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
With its unique geographic position between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan is hoping to become a bridge for academic and research collaboration between East and West. Through strategic educational initiatives, Kazakhstan aims to position itself as an academic hub while encouraging knowledge exchange and innovation.
Penn State engagement with Kazakhstan dates to 1994, when the Presidential Bolashak Scholarship Program was established, and Penn State welcomed the first nine Bolashak scholars in the College of Engineering. Since then, a vibrant community of Kazakh alumni, partners, and colleagues in academia, government, and business has evolved. Bolashak celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024.
Besides 30 years of engagement in the country, Penn State has recently become a magnet for Kazakh researchers and aspiring graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom are coming to campus with funding to study and conduct research in Penn State colleges and research centers.
In 2024, Penn State launched the Experiential Collaborative Engagement Leadership (ExCEL) Program that welcomed an inaugural cohort of nine visiting scholars from Kazakhstan supported by the Bolashak ‘500 Scholars’ initiative.
Our ongoing engagement is built on a solid foundation of faculty connections, an alumni network, a history of successful grant-making, and strong leadership support. Efforts are now underway to explore a wide spectrum of inter-institutional collaboration opportunities with leading universities in the country, such as Satbayev Kazakh National Technical University, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Narxoz University, Nazarbayev University, Ualikhanov University, and Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The aspiration is that in the not-so-distant future the Penn State academic community will be constantly present in Kazakhstan, while Kazakh students and scholars will continue to engage in a world-class education, research, and professional development here at Penn State.
Engagement in Eurasia
In the context of university partnership development, the term Eurasia refers to several varied regions, including Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Baltic countries. Current efforts have been focused on building institutional partnerships and exploring collaboration opportunities in the Central Asia region, especially in the Republics of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
With its unique geographic position between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan is hoping to become a bridge for academic and research collaboration between East and West. Through strategic educational initiatives, Kazakhstan aims to position itself as an academic hub while encouraging knowledge exchange and innovation.
Penn State engagement with Kazakhstan dates to 1994, when the Presidential Bolashak Scholarship Program was established, and Penn State welcomed the first nine Bolashak scholars in the College of Engineering. Since then, a vibrant community of Kazakh alumni, partners, and colleagues in academia, government, and business has evolved. Bolashak celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024.
Besides 30 years of engagement in the country, Penn State has recently become a magnet for Kazakh researchers and aspiring graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom are coming to campus with funding to study and conduct research in Penn State colleges and research centers.
In 2024, Penn State launched the Experiential Collaborative Engagement Leadership (ExCEL) Program that welcomed an inaugural cohort of nine visiting scholars from Kazakhstan supported by the Bolashak ‘500 Scholars’ initiative.
Our ongoing engagement is built on a solid foundation of faculty connections, an alumni network, a history of successful grant-making, and strong leadership support. Efforts are now underway to explore a wide spectrum of inter-institutional collaboration opportunities with leading universities in the country, such as Satbayev Kazakh National Technical University, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Narxoz University, Nazarbayev University, Ualikhanov University, and Gumilyov Eurasian National University. The aspiration is that in the not-so-distant future the Penn State academic community will be constantly present in Kazakhstan, while Kazakh students and scholars will continue to engage in a world-class education, research, and professional development here at Penn State.
Key Partner Institutions
Penn State Law welcomes Kazakhstan delegation to UP
A delegation from Kazakhstan, including the Minister of Science and Higher Education, visited Penn State Law to discuss future collaborations and educational opportunities.
Penn State explores partnership opportunities in Kazakhstan
Penn State professors visited Kazakhstan to explore research collaborations with top universities, offering lectures and discussing future partnerships.
Penn State signs agreement with Satbayev University
Penn State and Satbayev University sign an academic cooperation agreement to expand collaboration in STEM fields, research, and student exchanges.
Delegation advances partnerships with universities in KZ
Penn State delegation visits Kazakhstan to advance partnerships with five universities, focusing on research, faculty exchanges, and student mobility.
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