As part of the collaboration, Minerva students will engage in hands-on, location-based projects while earning their undergraduate degree. This unique blend of tradition and modernity offered by will allow students to become agents of change both in and beyond the classroom. They will have the opportunity to partner with local communities and businesses, gaining practical experience in addressing societal issues while immersing themselves in a vibrant culture. The global business prominence of also provides exceptional opportunities for research, development, and professional networking. The Nippon Foundation will play a pivotal role in this initiative by providing financial support and facilitating partnerships with Japanese universities, businesses, and nonprofits. Additionally, the foundation will create internship opportunities with start-up companies, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in innovative industries. “We’re excited to add to our students’ global rotation in collaboration with The Nippon Foundation,” said , president of Minerva University. ” will become our first donor-funded rotation city offering students an immersive year-long study opportunity. We look forward to our students learning about Japanese culture and contributing to positive social change through this program.” “Minerva University is a highly innovative university that was created to solve pressing problems in education in and the U.S.,” said , executive director of The Nippon Foundation. “The students are not simply sitting in a classroom, but also learning through discussion and going out to the field themselves to address local problems.” The rotation will be operational in the fall of 2025. Minerva University, headquartered in , is committed to providing a transformative educational experience, convening the brightest and most motivated students from around the world to become leaders, critical thinkers, and global citizens. Ranked for consecutive years as the world’s most innovative university, Minerva offers a reinvented curriculum, project-based, experiential learning, and an immersive global experience in several cities around the world. The Nippon Foundation, headquartered in , is a philanthropic organization committed to addressing societal challenges and promoting social innovation. With over 60 years of experience, The Nippon Foundation works to create positive change and build a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
Minerva University and The Nippon Foundation Collaborate to Enhance Higher Education
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