{"id":32981,"date":"2026-02-16T16:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/?p=32981"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:42:29","slug":"au-and-the-university-of-wisconsin-whitewater-celebrate-15-years-of-academic-synergy-with-renewed-global-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/au-and-the-university-of-wisconsin-whitewater-celebrate-15-years-of-academic-synergy-with-renewed-global-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"AU and the University of Wisconsin\u2013Whitewater Celebrate 15 Years of Academic Synergy with Renewed Global Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>February 16, 2026 &#8211; WHITEWATER, WI (USA)<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Assumption University of Thailand (AU)<\/strong>, led by <strong>Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka<\/strong>, f.s.g., Ph. D., President, recently conducted a high-level diplomatic and academic visit to the <strong>University of Wisconsin\u2013Whitewater (UWW)<\/strong>, USA. The visit culminated in a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony, marking 15 years of transformative collaboration between the two institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was co-signed by <strong>Rev. Br<\/strong><strong>o. Sirichai Fonseka<\/strong> and <strong>Chancellor Dr. Corey King<\/strong>, symbolizing a shared vision for global education. Central to the visit were strategic dialogues with UWW\u2019s senior academic leadership, including <strong>Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Robin Fox<\/strong>. These discussions reinforced both universities&#8217; dedication to promoting global learning, cross-cultural understanding, and rigorous academic excellence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1843581571\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1422607949\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1235599876\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin02.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1607705001 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3>A Legacy of Innovation and Global Engagement<\/h3>\n<p>The AU delegation also explored UWW\u2019s thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem through an engaging forum with faculty and students. A significant highlight included reflections on the <strong>2025 Enactus World Cup in Bangkok<\/strong>, illustrating the global reach of the partnership and its impact on social innovation.<\/p>\n<h3>Deepening Academic Ties<\/h3>\n<p>The visit included strategic dialogues focusing on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student &amp; Faculty Mobility:<\/strong> Expanding exchange programs and visiting scholar initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collaborative Research:<\/strong> Advancing joint academic pathways and enrichment programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Learning:<\/strong> Strengthening the shared mission of preparing students for a complex, interconnected workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Institutional Gratitude<\/h3>\n<p>AU extends its deepest appreciation to the leadership at the UWW College of Business and Economics\u2014specifically <strong>Dean Dr. Paul Ambrose<\/strong>, <strong>Assistant Dean Dr. Andy Ciganek<\/strong>, and <strong>Dr. John McGuigan<\/strong>, <strong>Director of the Office of Global Experiences<\/strong>\u2014for their exceptional hospitality and steadfast support in nurturing this 15-year legacy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1613792943\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1543027184\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>As both universities look toward the future, this renewed MoU serves as a roadmap for another decade of transformative education and shared global success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Assumption University of Thailand:<\/strong> Founded as the first international university in Thailand, Assumption University of Thailand(AU) is a leading Catholic institution known for its diverse international community and commitment to &#8220;Labor Omnia Vincit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the University of Wisconsin\u2013Whitewater:<\/strong> The University of Wisconsin\u2013Whitewater is a premier public university recognized for its nationally ranked College of Business and Economics and its dedication to student success and community engagement.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-795339412\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1075409907\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_51377632\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin08.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin08.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin08-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin08-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_51377632 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-565479262\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1237859785\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin09.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin09.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin09-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Wisconsin09-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1237859785 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>WRITER : THANANPORN SETHJINDA<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>More Information about Assumption University of Thailand (AU), please visit:<\/h3>\n<p>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/dev.au.edu\/home\/<\/a><br \/>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/assumptionuniversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/assumptionuniversity<\/a><br \/>Twitter:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/assumptionabac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/x.com\/assumptionabac<\/a><br \/>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/assumptionu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/assumptionu<\/a><br \/>Youtube:\u00a0<a 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