A partnership created in June with the launch of the Global Innovation Exchange was further deepened Monday in Beijing as the 91̽»¨ and Tsinghua University signed an agreement creating a 1+1 dual degree program.
The signing ceremony between President Ana Mari Cauce and Chairperson Chen Xu took place on the Tsinghua University campus after the 91̽»¨delegation — including former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke, former Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Microsoft Corporate Vice President Rich Sauer — was welcomed at the historic Gong Zi Ting hall.
The will provide students with the opportunity to study in both Bellevue and Beijing, earning a master’s degree from each university.
The GIX announcement was the first of a series of events between the two universities this week, with the morning also including an Innovation and Big Data Forum. continues in Hangzhou and Shanghai, capped off by the 91̽»¨Innovation Summit and the Pac-12 China game.
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