Participating Institutions:
- San Diego State University (SDSU), USA
- Kherson National Technical University, Ukraine
- Khmelnytskyi National University, Ukraine
- «KROK» University, Ukraine
- Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine
- Odesa National Economic University, Ukraine
- Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Ukraine
- State University of Trade and Economics (Kyiv), Ukraine
- V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine
- Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM), Moldova
CUMAI’s goals include:
- Support academic reform, transitioning to a US-style system and fostering public/private partnerships.
- Launching joint academic programs, student exchanges, dual degrees, and collaborative research.
- Promoting best practices through curriculum, faculty, and teaching exchanges.
- Designing mental health and physical rehabilitation programs for veterans, students, and faculty.
- Encouraging entrepreneurship and business cooperation.
- Advancing cultural and language exchanges.
- Collaborating on technology, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy research.
- Developing programs in viticulture, winemaking, and hospitality management to support economic recovery.
- Exploring further joint initiatives as needs evolve.
Benefits
- For Ukrainian and Moldovan universities: Access to new expertise, international networks, joint research, and enhanced recognition.
- For SDSU: Expanded global engagement, a more diverse curriculum, and new research partnerships.
- For students: Greater educational and career opportunities.
- For communities: Deeper cultural understanding and stronger U.S.-Ukraine-Moldova cooperation.
Conclusion
The consortium offers a unique platform for multi-faceted collaboration, supporting reconstruction, education, and long-term partnerships between the United States, Ukraine, and Moldova.