La Roche University Forms Strategic Global Partnership with Ansan University

LRU President Dr. Christina Clark pictured with Dr. SeungJo Jeong, Dean of the International Exchange and Culture Center at Ansan University.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2025 – La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ansan University in the Republic of Korea, further expanding the University’s international network and reinforcing its commitment to global education.

The agreement was formally endorsed by Christina A. Clark, Ph.D., President of La Roche University, and Dr. Dongyeol Youn, President of Ansan University, marking the beginning of a collaborative relationship grounded in shared academic values and a dedication to international engagement.

Under the terms of the MOU, La Roche University and Ansan University will pursue a broad range of cooperative initiatives designed to benefit students, faculty, and staff. Key areas of collaboration include student exchanges with a focus on health-related disciplines such as nursing, radiologic technology, physical therapy, and other allied health programs. The partnership also encompasses faculty and staff exchanges, academic information sharing, joint conferences and workshops, collaborative research, dual-degree pathways at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as short-term language, field experience, and practicum opportunities. Together, these initiatives will foster cross-cultural competencies, enrich academic and clinical learning experiences, and support workforce readiness.

Founded in 1972 and located in Gyeonggi Province, Ansan University is a private institution accredited under the Korean Ministry of Education’s institutional quality assurance system for vocational higher education. The university offers a wide array of programs with particular strengths in health and wellness, including nursing, physical therapy, radiologic sciences, and clinical laboratory studies. Ansan University also provides programs in beauty and applied arts, food and hospitality, social welfare, early childhood education, and internationally oriented majors such as Tourism English, Tourism Chinese, and International Secretary programs. Known for its applied-learning curriculum, Ansan University integrates hands-on instruction, industry partnerships, specialized laboratories, and field-based training to prepare students for professional certification and career readiness.

“Partnering with Ansan University creates exciting new opportunities for our students and faculty,” said Dr. Clark. “This collaboration will support cultural exchange, joint research, and innovative program development that benefit both institutions while strengthening global perspectives in health and allied sciences education.”

This MOU represents a significant milestone in La Roche University’s internationalization strategy. Through this partnership, both universities aim to expand academic mobility, enhance global understanding, and create meaningful educational experiences that prepare graduates to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

About La Roche University: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, cybersecurity and forensics, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.

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