AIUB Live:  The Delegation of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) visited American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) Campus on November 16, 2022. The delegation has signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) at AIUB Campus. 

During a visit by a delegation of member institutes of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), new strategic alliances were formed with reputed institutions from across the world.

Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were endorsed by the Southville International School & Colleges (SISC, Philippines), represented by Dr. Genevieve Ledesma-Laurel, the Chief Executive Mentor of SISC and the Chairman of the Southville Global Education Network (SGEN), Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation (VMUF, Philippines), represented by Dr. Angeline Mae P. Juan, the Vice President for Finance of VMUF and Dr. Dulce Marie B. Solis, the Dean for the College of Education at VMUF.

Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU, Philippines), represented by Dr. Rodehlia M. Legasto-Macaspac, the Assistant Dean for the Graduate School of OLFU, San Pedro College (SPC, Philippines), represented by Engr. Irene P. Jamora, the Director of the ICT Center of SPC, and Mr. John Paul C. Silva, the Information System Analyst of SPC.

The occasion also provided an opportunity for an interactive dialogue with the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU, Philippines), represented by Dr. Peter P. Laurel, the President of LPU, along with the Center for Technical and Higher Education (CETYS University, Mexico), represented by Dr. Fernando León García, the President of CETYS University and Prof. Dr. Scott Venezia, the Chief International Officer at CETYS University, for future endeavors between the institutions under the existing agreement. 

The MoUs were endorsed by Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, the Vice Chancellor of AIUB, in the presence of Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, the Founder Member and Chairman of the AIUB Board of Trustees. The signing ceremony was witnessed by members of the AUAP Secretariat, Prof. Dr. Ricardo P. Pama, the Secretary General of AUAP, Ms. Supaporn Chuangchid, the Executive Secretary of AUAP, and Mr. Krittiphattharaphong Punsuchart, the Administrative Officer of AUAP, along with several academic and administrative officials of AIUB.

The delegation also toured the campus during their visit, including various student activities, noteworthy aspects of the premises, and an engaging discussion on initiatives of impactful research, curriculum development, and global exchanges to add value and augment the potential of higher education for the young leaders of tomorrow.

Dhaka, 19 November (campuslive24.com)//BL