The South Korea Connection
Mary Machira, executive director and senior international officer of the Office of International Programs & Services, recently received the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to learn higher education practices and connect with universities in South Korea.
Machira hopes the experience, a two-week seminar in June 2024, will strengthen Weber State’s commitment to academic excellence through transformative learning experiences rooted in global best practices. “It’s important to open our minds and embrace diverse educational perspectives from around the world,” she said.
The Fulbright Scholar Program allows award recipients to teach, conduct research and implement professional projects worldwide. Machira chose South Korea because of growing interest among students and to increase study abroad opportunities.