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Partnerships with U.S. Universities and 100,000 Strong Presidential Initiative: How can U.S. university associations and the U.S. Mission in Brazil help you

This session will discuss the various opportunities that the presidential initiative to send 100,000 U.S. students abroad and receive 100,000 international students in the United States have created to foster university cooperation. Presenters will discuss the participation of U.S. universitiy associations such as NAFSA and AASCU (American Association of State Colleges and Universities), Partners of the America and the U.S. Mission in Brazil in fostering partnerships between Brazilian and U.S. universities targeting innovation, research and student exchange.

Author(s):

Rita Moriconi    
EducationUSA
Brazil

Fanta Aw    
NAFSA
United States

Arlene Jackson    
AASCU - American Association of State Colleges and Universities
United States

Danna Van Brandt    
U.S. Consulate Sao Paulo
United States

Russi Cristina    
UERJ
Brazil