Strengthening Global Ties: Hashemite University and Colorado State University Sign Collaborative Agreement

Posted on by Emily Kilburg

In a significant stride towards international collaboration, Colorado State University (CSU) welcomed President Fawwaz Mohammad Rashed Alabed-Alhaq from Hashemite University (HU) in Zarqa, Jordan, for the formalization of a collaborative international memorandum of understanding (IMOU). This visit solidified a longstanding relationship, particularly within CSU’s Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) department.

The catalyst of this partnership stemmed from visiting CSU professor, Lubna Tahtamouni, whose deep connections between the two institutions played a pivotal role in bringing this partnership to fruition.

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Hashemite University President Fawwaz Mohammad Rashed Alabed-Alhaq and Colorado State University Vice Provost for International Affairs Kathleen Fairfax

A Shared vision

The international memorandum of understanding expresses a shared vision for fostering collaboration between Hashemite University and CSU. The outlined areas of collaboration opportunities include:

  • Exchange of faculty, students, scholars, and researchers;
  • Exploring online and in-person short term programs and training opportunities for faculty staff and students;
  • Joint research activities, lectures, and lectures via e-learning;
  • Collaboration and participation in seminars and academic meetings;
  • Exchange of academic materials and other information; and
  • Other cooperative activities as mutually arranged by both parties.
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College of Natural Sciences Interim Dean Simon Tavener, Department Chair Laurie Stargell, and visiting professor Lubna Tahtamouni sign the agreement.

EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS

In addition to the formal signing of the agreement with the Office of International Programs, President Fawwaz Mohammad Rashed Alabed-Alhaq had a busy itinerary during his visit to CSU. He attended a seminar with BMB students, meeting the future generation of scholars to be impacted by this collaboration. The president also had productive meetings with CSU’s College of Natural Sciences, College of Business, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, and the International Enrollment Center, all underlining the diverse opportunities that this partnership will bring. A meeting with CSU President Amy Parsons served to cement the commitment to this exciting partnership.

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Hashemite University President Fawwaz Mohammad Rashed Alabed-Alhaq and Colorado State University President Amy Parsons

This international memorandum of understanding represents a new chapter in the history of Hashemite University and Colorado State University. It is a testament to the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing in the global academic community and a reminder of the limitless possibilities that open when institutions unite for a common purpose.