The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has paid a courtesy call on the Dean of the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources (FRNR), Prof. Emmanuel Acheampong, at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), KNUST.
The Dean, together with the Provost of the College, Prof. Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, welcomed the delegation and expressed enthusiasm about the potential for academic and research collaborations.
The visit sought to explore partnership opportunities between the two institutions in areas of shared interest.
The Director of International Education at SUNY-ESF, Thomas Carter, expressed optimism about the prospects of collaboration, noting that both institutions share a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and natural resource management.
“While I still have a lot more to learn about your university, it has become apparent that missions and academic have strong alignment and thus I believe there could be strong opportunities for future collaborations.,” he said.
Discussions during the meeting focused on undergraduate exchange and study-abroad programs, promoting ESF’s graduate programs to KNUST students, and exploring possibilities for joint research projects.
There were also deliberations on faculty exchanges, student internships, and collaborative initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges related to climate change, conservation, and sustainable development.
The meeting concluded with both parties expressing their commitment to deepening institutional ties to enhance academic excellence and global cooperation in environmental and natural resource studies.
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