ASU - Cintana Presidents' Summit held in the United States

From April 14th to 17th, 2025, Dr. Lam Thanh Hien – President of Lac Hong University (LHU), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Lam – Vice President, represented the university at the "2025 ASU–Cintana Presidents’ Summit." This is an annual summit co-organized by Arizona State University (ASU) and Cintana Education in Tempe, Arizona, taking place from April 14th to 17th, 2025. This forum is designed for senior leaders of partner universities within the ASU–Cintana network to engage in discussions regarding global strategy, share administrative expertise, and explore collaborative orientations.

The event convened over 30 member universities from more than 27 countries worldwide. The summit facilitated discussions on innovative educational solutions in response to the rapidly evolving global landscape. This event also marked the formal introduction of Lac Hong University to the entities within the Cintana Alliance.

Within the framework of the summit, discussion sessions focused on topics such as: Enhancing strategic international cooperation in higher education among ASU–Cintana partner institutions; Sharing effective governance methodologies, international education trends, and the application of new technologies such as AI in education; Strengthening the international profile and capacity of partner institutions, with the aim of improving academic quality, university rankings, international student recruitment, and teaching proficiency. This encapsulates the core significance of this Summit.

Marking LHU's Global Presence in the Innovative University Network

Participating in this summit, Lac Hong University not only stands as one of the distinguished representatives from Vietnam but also officially has its logo featured in the list of CINTANA's global strategic partners – a milestone affirming the university's international integration standing and capacity within the global education ecosystem.

The CINTANA Alliance is a network of universities committed to innovation, promoting digital transformation, and enhancing the quality of education according to international standards. With support from Arizona State University – recognized as the No. 1 most innovative public university in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for several consecutive years – alliance members have access to modern management models, advanced educational technology, and globally-oriented academic programs.

Strategic Opportunities for LHU in the Era of Integration

Participation in the Summit not only provides an opportunity for Lac Hong University's leadership to stay abreast of international trends in higher education development but also opens avenues for establishing academic, research, and technology transfer collaborations with institutions within the CINTANA network.

Specifically, LHU gains further advantages in:

• Innovating academic programs according to international standards, integrating new skills and technologies into teaching methodologies.
• Accessing academic resources and digital learning materials from ASU and major partners worldwide.
• Enhancing international exchange of students, faculty, and scientific research, fostering an internationalized learning environment locally.
• Affirming LHU's brand position on the regional and global education map.

Sharing at the summit, Dr. Lam Thanh Hien emphasized: "Lac Hong University becoming part of the CINTANA Alliance is not only a significant step forward in our internationalization strategy but also demonstrates the university's commitment to enhancing the quality of education and creating global opportunities for students and faculty."

The presence at this significant international event, along with the inclusion in CINTANA's global partner list, once again affirms Lac Hong University's pioneering role in the trend of integration and innovation in Vietnamese higher education.

Sources:

LHU. (2024, April 22). Hội nghị thượng đỉnh các Lãnh đạo đại học toàn cầu của Liên minh Cintana – ASU tại Hoa Kỳ [Cintana Alliance – ASU Global Presidents Summit Held in the United States]. Lac Hong University.