LHU participates in 2025 ASU-Cintana Presidents’ Summit

From April 14 to 17, 2025, two delegates from LHU, namely Dr. Lam Thanh Hien – Rector and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Lam – Vice Rector, had the honor of participating in the 2025 ASU–Cintana Presidents’ Summit, an annual event organized by Arizona State University (ASU) in collaboration with Cintana Education, in Tempe, Arizona. The Summit served as a forum for senior leaders from ASU–Cintana network partner universities to discuss global strategies, share governance experiences, and explore future directions for collaboration.

The event brought together representatives from over 30 partner universities across 27+ countries worldwide. Discussions centered around innovative educational solutions in response to the rapidly evolving global landscape. The Summit also marked LHU’s official introduction to the members of the Cintana Alliance.

2025 ASU-Cintana Presidents’ Summit in the U.S.

Within the Summit, discussion sessions focused on key themes: Strengthening strategic international collaboration in higher education among ASU–Cintana partner universities; Sharing effective governance methods, global education trends, and the application of new technologies like AI in education; and Reinforcing the international image and capabilities of partner universities to improve academic quality, university rankings, international recruitment, and teaching capabilities. These were also the main goals of this year’s Summit.

Marking LHU’s global presence in the innovative universities network

By participating in the Summit, LHU is not only an esteemed representative of Vietnam but also officially features its logo in the list of CINTANA's global strategic partners - marking a milestone that affirms the University’s position and international integration capacity within the global education ecosystem.

 LHU delegates at the Summit

The Cintana Alliance is a global network of universities dedicated to innovation, driving digital transformation, and enhancing education quality to meet international standards. With the support of ASU - ranked the No. 1 most innovative public university in the U.S. for several consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, partner universities have access to modern governance models, advanced educational technologies, and globally-oriented training programs.

Strategic opportunities for LHU in the integration period

LHU leaders' participation in the Summit not only provides an opportunity for them to stay updated on international higher education development trends but also paves the way for academic, research, and technology transfer collaborations with institutions in the CINTANA network.

Notably, LHU benefits from:

• Innovating academic programs aligned with international standards, integrating new skills and technologies into teaching;

• Accessing academic resources and digital learning materials from ASU and leading global partners;

• Enhancing student and faculty exchanges and international research, creating an internationalized learning environment at the local level;

• Affirming LHU’s brand presence on the regional and global education map.

Sharing at the Summit, Dr. Lam Thanh Hien emphasized "Being a part of the CINTANA Alliance marks a significant milestone in our internationalization strategy and clearly demonstrates our commitment to improving educational quality and creating global opportunities for both students and faculty".

LHU’s logo featured on the official CINTANA partner display at the U.S. headquarters

LHU's presence at such a prestigious international event, along with its inclusion among CINTANA's global partners, reaffirms its pioneering role in the trend of integration and innovation in Vietnam’s higher education.