Erika James,Dean of the Wharton SchoolofUniversity of Pennsylvania, warmly welcomedthe team led byProfessor Tang Taoon May 18,Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences andPresident ofNanfang College, Guangzhou. Dean Jamesexpressedthat Wharton is looking forward to a comprehensive cooperation withNCG. President Tang Tao's visitis seen tolay a more solid foundation for furthercollaborationbetween the two sides.
During the two-dayvisit, President Tang met withand had in-depth exchange withNancy Rothbard,Wharton’sExecutive Vice Dean, Patti Williams, Associate Dean of Executive Education,Eric Bradlow, Associate Dean ofData Analysis,Bill Bole, Chief Development Officer, Eli Lesser, Director of the Global Youth ProgramandMs. Alison Matejczyk, Senior Executive Director.
The two sides discussedon multiplecooperativeareasduring the meeting, such as data science teaching and research, student exchange programs, cross-disciplinary cooperation and multi-faceted talent training,etc. Anamicablecooperation agreementwas signed successfully. Both agreed to promote furthercollaborationin education, scientific research and other fields.
President Tang and histeamalso visited universitiesin their trip to the United States,such as the University of California, Berkeley, Princeton University, Temple University and New York University.Theyhadintensivediscussions on broader international cooperationwith each campus they set foot on. This fruitful visit is not only of great significance to promoting the international exchange and cooperation,enhancing the influence ofNCGon the international stage, but also lays a solid foundation for the substantialcollaborationbetweenNCGand Wharton School, Princeton University, New York University and other well-known Americancolleges.
Thisvisit of President Tang Taohasnot only shownthe positive attitude ofNanfang College, Guangzhouin international cooperation, but also injects new vitality into the high quality development of the school. We look forward toa more progressive trial ofthe school infutureinternational cooperation, jointlypicturinga newlandscapeof the education field,building a broader platformfor academic exchanges and education collaboration.
