TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The University of Arizona says it will be establishing a new Center for East Asian Studies, with $5.9 million in funding coming from a federal Title VI grant.
This is the fourth center for cultural teachings following the Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Middle Eastern Studies and Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy.
. @uarizona will establish a new Center for East Asian Studies that will join three other longstanding international centers on campus. The four centers will receive a combined $5.9 million in federal Title VI grant funding over the next four years. https://t.co/0KG4Lzbcr8 pic.twitter.com/FKkflAkha1
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"In our increasingly globalized world, the study of foreign languages and international cultures is as critical as ever," explained UArizona President Robert C. Robbins. "This is a proud area of strength for the UArizona, and this new funding will allow us to continue as a world leader in international and foreign language teaching, research, and scholarship."
Funding from the Title VI grant, as part of the U.S. Department of Education, is to be used for support in teaching, research and outreach programs.
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