{"id":59873,"date":"2023-11-17T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=59873"},"modified":"2023-11-16T19:47:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T11:47:39","slug":"mapua-malayan-colleges-mindanao-arizona-state-university-expand-dabawenyo-students-access-to-global-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2023\/11\/17\/mapua-malayan-colleges-mindanao-arizona-state-university-expand-dabawenyo-students-access-to-global-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Map\u00faa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, Arizona State University expand Dabawenyo students\u2019 access to global education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>True to its commitment in delivering global education to students, Map\u00faa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Map\u00faa MCM)\u2019s Alfonso T. Yuchengco College of Business and College of Health Sciences collaborate with Arizona State University (ASU), the No. 1 in Innovation among universities in the U.S. for nine consecutive years\u2014according to the U.S. News &amp; World Report\u2019s 2024 rankings. Dr. Rick Shangraw, Jr., President of Cintana Education, affirmed this undertaking and solidified the ongoing relationship during his most recent visit to Map\u00faa MCM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this collaboration, Map\u00faa MCM students and faculty are provided with unparalleled opportunities to explore high-quality, global education in business and health sciences. Dr. Shangraw emphasized the collaborative nature of the initiative, stating, \u201cStudents and faculty are given the chance to engage in excellent programs and courses, both at Map\u00faa MCM and Arizona State University. They can enroll in ASU or study online at other state universities, earning degrees from both institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the notable aspects of this collaboration is the synergistic network of both institutions. Map\u00faa MCM has made its mark on the global stage when its business students competed in the 2023 Grand Finals of the International Student Start-Up Idea Competition in New Delhi, India. ASU\u2019s pursuit of excellence in innovation further emphasizes the exceptional educational experience provided to MMCM students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaboration extends beyond academics, offering scholarships, loan programs, and other financial aid programs to ease the burden on students. Dr. Shangraw elaborated, \u201cWe are actively working to make their experience more affordable, understanding the financial challenges faced by Filipino students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, students benefit from real-world experiential learning, industry-driven problem solving, and modern tech-enabled simulation environments. Dr. Shangraw emphasized ASU\u2019s commitment to preparing students for the future, stating, \u201cWe focus on digital skill sets, essential in the era of rapid technological transformation. ASU, through the Cintana Alliance, offers a vast array of courses, ensuring students are well-equipped for the evolving global landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Shangraw stressed the importance of nurturing not just students\u2019 academic abilities but also their character and values. He emphasized the significance of internships and community engagement, highlighting ASU\u2019s commitment to being a responsible and responsive community partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In essence, Dr. Shangraw\u2019s visit serves as a reaffirmation of the enduring partnership between Arizona State University, Cintana Education, and Map\u00faa Malayan Colleges Mindanao. Together, they continue to shape the educational journey of Filipino students, providing them with a holistic, globally relevant, and transformative learning experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Map\u00faa MCM students and faculty are provided with unparalleled opportunities to explore high-quality, global education in business and health sciences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":59882,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[7050,96,2727,1656],"class_list":["post-59873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-mapua-university","tag-technology","tag-technology-adaption","tag-technology-investment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}