On February 9, 2026, at Campus A of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UEH and the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell, USA) was held in a formal and cordial atmosphere. The event marks an important milestone in UEH’s strategy to expand its international partner network and to promote comprehensive academic collaboration between the two universities.
The ceremony was attended by leaders and representatives from both institutions. On the UEH side were: Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung – UEH Interim President; Assoc. Prof. Pham Duong Phuong Thao – Deputy Head, Department of Research, Development and Global Engagement; Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh – Dean of the Institute of Business Research (IBR); Ms. Thai Thu Phuong – Department of Research, Development and Global Engagement. Representing UMass Lowell was Mr. John Feudo – Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement and Partnerships.
During the ceremony, representatives of both sides shared their expectations and strategic orientations for future cooperation, with a focus on expanding academic exchange, strengthening research collaboration, and developing international-standard training programs.
On behalf of UEH, Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung extended a warm welcome to the delegation from UMass Lowell. He emphasized that the signing of this MOU demonstrates UEH’s strong commitment to its internationalization strategy and its long-term vision of becoming a sustainable, multidisciplinary university. The partnership with UMass Lowell is expected to contribute meaningfully to enhancing UEH’s academic quality, research capacity, and global presence.
Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung – UEH Interim President delivers a welcome address to the UMass Lowell delegation
Mr. John Feudo expressed his appreciation for UEH’s warm hospitality and highlighted the significant potential for cooperation between the two institutions. He noted that the MOU not only lays the foundation for academic exchange activities but also opens opportunities for long-term collaborative initiatives in education, research, and knowledge transfer.
Mr. John Feudo – Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement and Partnerships, UMass Lowell, shares his remarks at the ceremony
As the key unit spearheading international academic collaboration at UEH, Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh, Director of the Institute of Business Research, exchanged views with the UMass Lowell representative on potential areas for expanding joint research and training cooperation in the coming period. The discussions focused on developing high-quality programs that meet international standards and respond to the evolving needs of learners and society.
Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh – Dean of the Institute of Business Research delivers remarks at the ceremony
The official signing moment between Assoc. Prof. Bui Quang Hung and Mr. John Feudo marked an important step in establishing and advancing the partnership between UEH and UMass Lowell, ushering in a new phase of collaboration with a long-term and strategic vision.
UEH and University of Massachusetts Lowell (USA) sign MOU
The MOU signing not only expands UEH’s network of strategic partners in the United States but also reinforces UEH’s position in the process of international integration, contributing to its goal of becoming a multidisciplinary, research-oriented, and innovation-driven university with strong regional and global reputation.
Highlights from the MOU signing ceremony:
News: Anh Thu – Institute of Business Research
