Exciting Collaboration in Global Health and Emergency Medical Education! Campus visit with Delegation from NSSU, Japan On August 30, 2024, UMBC had the honor of hosting a delegation from Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) from Japan as part of a dynamic exchange of ideas and best practices in emergency medical systems (EMS). The delegation, led by Dr. Keisuke Suzuki and accompanied by Mr. Kyohei Kodama and undergraduate paramedic students, engaged in productive discussions with UMBC’s Department of Emergency & Disaster Health Systems (EDHS) and the Center for Global Engagement (CGE).

Key highlights of the day included:
  • A deep dive into potential collaborations around EMS education with a focus on common challenges in data integration and emergency care delivery.
  • Exploring future opportunities such as the development of exchange programs and joint research initiatives.
  • A tour of UMBC’s campus and meetings with leaders of the English Language Institute (ELI) and Special Programs. We also explored future learning opportunities, including specialized short-term English programs for medical professionals.

This visit represents a meaningful step toward fostering global partnerships that will have a lasting impact on EMS education and healthcare systems. We are excited about the potential for collaboration with NSSU and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead!

UMBC Participants:
Dr. David Di Maria, Dr. Tomoko Hoogenboom,Lucy Wilson,Kyle David Bates, Adam Holden, Ryan Sheldon,Madison Pickard,Jerome Haynesworth II, Lina Mora Oviedo
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It was an honor to host Mr. Seiichi Kudo, Mr. Yohei Kuroda, Ms. Miki Sasaki, and their students over two weeks in August as part of a special English and Culture Immersion Program facilitated by UMBC’s English Language Institute (ELI).

The highlight of this visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UMBC and the Kanagawa Association of Private Jr./Sr. High Schools on August 13th.. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in our partnership, as we prepare to implement the Global Achievement Scholarship program for up to 10 students from Kanagawa each year to pursue their Bachelor’s degrees at UMBC. The ceremony featured remarks fromAdam Holden, Director of Global Partnerships, as well as insights from UMBC’s leadership, including Dr.Manfred van Dulmen, Provost & Senior Vice President, and Dr.David Di Maria, Ed.D., Associate Vice Provost for International Education.

A heartfelt thank you to our guests from Kanagawa and everyone who contributed to making this event a success. We believe that partnerships like these pave the way for enriched educational experiences, bridging cultures and providing students and educators with global opportunities.


  • Dr. Manfred H.M. van Dulmen, Provost & Senior Vice President
  • Dr. Chris Steele, Vice Provost, Division of Professional Studies
  • Dr. Yvette Mozie-Ross, Vice Provost, Enrollment Management & Planning
  • Dr. David Di Maria, Associate Vice Provost for International Education
  • Dr. Tomoko Hoogenboom, Principal Lecturer, Japanese Area Coordinator, Modern
  • Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication
  • Dr. Francis Hult, Graduate Program Director & Professor, TESOL MA program
  • Dr. Shannon Sauro, Professor, TESOL MA program
  • Dr. Jiyoon Lee, Associate Professor, TESOL MA program
  • Mary E. (Mendy) Nitsch, Director, International Affairs, Office of the Secretary of
  • State, State of Maryland
  • Adam Holden, Director of Global Partnerships
  • Madison Pickard, Assistant Director of Special Programs, English Language Institute
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