USLS, Sahmyook Health University Forge Academic Partnership

The University of St. La Salle (USLS) formalized a partnership with Sahmyook Health University on January 14 through a memorandum of understanding signing held at USLS.

The agreement aims to promote academic exchanges between the two institutions over the next five years.

Representing USLS at the signing were Brother President Br. Joaquin Severino S. Martinez, FSC, DMin, University Chancellor Minnie O. Chua, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Annabelle C. Balor.

Sahmyook Health University was represented by Ju Hyun Jae, Director of the International Affairs Office, on behalf of their President, Park Joo Hee.

The memorandum outlines cooperation on managing selected international students and collaboration on joint curriculum, research, publications, and student support initiatives.

These include job placement programs, scholarships, and hosting academic conferences and seminars.

The agreement also provides for offering Korean language courses at the USLS Language Learning Center.

Sahmyook Health University, based in South Korea, is dedicated to fostering health and welfare professionals grounded in Christian education philosophy and Korea’s fundamental educational ideology.

The university specializes in training professionals to improve public health and promote international understanding through programs in medical fields, child care, education, and social welfare.