During his visit, Dr. Kolvoord met with HUFLIS leadership to discuss directions for future collaboration. The two sides focused on expanding student and faculty exchange programs, strengthening academic research partnerships, and exploring opportunities to develop joint academic programs.

Meeting with representatives of HUFLIS leadership

He also engaged with students and held academic discussions with faculty members from the Faculty of International Studies. These activities helped foster stronger academic connections and provided HUFLIS students-particularly those majoring in American Studies-with greater exposure to an international learning environment.

Meeting with HUFLIS students

James Madison University is a valued partner of HUFLIS. Since signing a cooperation agreement in 2024, the two institutions have implemented a range of meaningful initiatives, including student and faculty exchanges and the co-organization of an international conference on linguistics and language education.

Professional sharing session with lecturers of International Studies Faculty

This visit by a senior leader from James Madison University reaffirms the growing depth of collaboration between the two institutions, creating expanded opportunities for student learning, academic exchange, and professional development in an increasingly globalized context.