Kentucky State University Forges New International Partnership
Kentucky State University signs MOU with Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University of Nigeria
Kentucky State University (KSU) announced a partnership with Nigerian university, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). Officially signed on Monday, September 23, 2024, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will expand access to international education and opportunities for all.
The partnership was announced at KSU and signed by KSU President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo and COOU Vice Chancellor Kate Azuka Omenugha. The agreement promotes the development of new collaborative programs between the two universities which may include study abroad programs, online degrees, workshops/seminars, research, and much more.
“We are very excited about our partnership with Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. We are optimistic that this will transform students’ lives in both countries by providing educational enrichment and broadening students’ perspectives and cultural awareness all while enhancing both universities’ academic offerings,” said Dr. Akakpo. “This collaboration reflects KSU’s dedication to providing a high-quality, well-rounded education to our students.”
“I am extremely delighted that a memoradum of understanding is being established between my university, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, and Kentucky State University, KSU. It is a significant and exciting moment for both us as it will afford us the opportunity for staff and student exchanges in many fields such as agriculture and education, nursing, computing and engineering. Most importantly, this is an avenue for us to explore through research and teaching our common and diverse cultures and develop global appreciation of and interest in our heritage. Indeed there are so many possibilities and my presence at the Inauguration of Dr. Koffi Akakpo as the 19thpresident of KSU is a testimony of greater things to come,” said COOU Vice Chancellor Omenugha.
To bolster the success of this remarkable partnership, KSU will extend support to students applying to the Fulbright Foreign Programs, host visiting COOU faculty and offer graduate assistantship opportunities for COOU students in agriculture.
“This is just the beginning of our partnership and endless possibilities for both our universities and students,” said Dr. Akakpo. “I look forward to a bright future ahead.”
KSU aims to provide an authentically inclusive campus culture that champions students’ long-term success by providing quality education. At present, KSU has 28 active international partnerships with 16 countries with plans to develop more.