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One Degree, Many Destinations: Utah Asia Campus Alumni on Thriving Globally

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As Korea’s national university entrance exam — the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) — concluded this month, many students and families began turning their attention to one of the most important decisions ahead: choosing the right university pathway. With fluctuating exchange rates, stricter U.S. visa processes, and rising international tuition costs, studying directly in the […]

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December 3, 2025

[Student Spotlight] UAC Joins Global Conversation at the 2025 Jinju K-Entrepreneurship International Forum

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Leaders, scholars, students, and entrepreneurs from 28 countries gathered in Jinju this October for the 2025 Jinju K-Entrepreneurship International Forum, a three-day event themed “The Role of Entrepreneurship in the Era of Global Challenges.” More than 1,000 participants attended the forum, held at Gyeongsang National University’s Centennial Hall as part of Jinju City’s long-term initiative […]

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November 21, 2025

How Utah and Songdo Are Shaping a New Kind of Global Campus

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When students from the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) stepped into Cottonwood Heights City Hall this fall, they weren’t just presenting a park design—they were helping shape a growing partnership between two communities separated by more than 9,000 kilometers. And in many ways, their work reflects the rapid evolution of UAC itself. Now in […]

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November 18, 2025

[Student Spotlight] Interview with UAC Communication Master’s Student, Winner of the 2025 IFEZ Korean Speech Contest

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The University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) graduate student Hesamaddin (Sam) Rezaei recently won the Grand Prize at the 2025 Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Korean Speech Contest for Foreigners, an annual competition that celebrates language learning, cultural understanding, and the experiences of international residents living in Korea. Originally from Iran, Sam’s journey with Korea […]

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November 6, 2025

Busy Bees, Big Win

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When the emcee read out “BusyBee,” five first- and second-year founders from the University of Utah Asia Campus looked at each other in disbelief—and then grinned. Three months of late nights and dozens of design iterations had just paid off with an Excellence Award at one of Incheon’s most competitive student startup events. “We weren’t the most […]

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November 3, 2025

2025 Bopsim Festival Brings Culture, Community, and Cupbop

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The University of Utah came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Korea at this year’s Bopsim Korean Festival, held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the A. Ray Olpin Union. What began as a small cultural showcase just a few years ago has now grown into Utah’s largest celebration of Korean food, music, […]

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October 31, 2025

1st Utah–Korea Global Innovation Forum Successfully Held in Incheon, Celebrating UAC ECE’s 5th Anniversary

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The University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) successfully hosted the inaugural Utah–Korea Global Innovation Forum from September 25 to 27, 2025, in Songdo, Incheon, marking the 5th anniversary of its Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program. The event served as a platform for academic, industrial, and government leaders from both Korea and Utah to foster […]

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October 14, 2025

Crimson Festival Debuts at Utah Asia Campus, Welcoming Students and Community

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On Sept. 18, the University of Utah Asia Campus introduced a new tradition in Songdo, Incheon: the first-ever Crimson Festival. The festival drew inspiration from the U’s well-known Crimson Night in Salt Lake City. Named after the university’s brand color, Crimson Red, it aimed to strengthen school pride and bring the community together. The festival welcomed not […]

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October 13, 2025