A trip to Bangkok is opening new doors for the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and reinforcing just how far Maverick connections reach.
What is new
UNO formalized a new international partnership with the Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology (TNIT) and reconnected with Nebraska alumni leaders in Thailand. These moments highlight the university’s expanding global engagement.
Why it matters
Global partnerships create hands-on learning, research, and workforce opportunities for UNO students and faculty. They also strengthen UNO’s role as a metropolitan university with international reach, advancing collaboration across borders and industries.
Strategic partnership in Thailand
Andrea Stiefvater, associate vice chancellor for global engagement, signed a formal agreement with TNIT during a ceremony in Bangkok, marking a key step in expanding academic and research collaboration in Southeast Asia.
The partnership was facilitated by Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.
The agreement focuses on innovation, workforce development, and shared research priorities.
The partnership is already gaining attention on Thai social media, further boosting UNO’s global reputation.
A Nebraska connection abroad
Another moment from the trip came unexpectedly but carried equal impact.
Khun Lakhana Didyasarin, founder and chairman of the American School of Bangkok, Green Valley (ASBGV), reconnected with Stiefvater during the visit. Didyasarin and her husband are both University of Nebraska graduate school alumni.
What started as a reunion quickly turned into a conversation about future collaboration.
Shared priorities in education and global engagement emerged.
New opportunities surfaced between UNO and ASBGV.
The meeting highlighted the long-term impact of Nebraska alumni worldwide.
The big picture
From formal agreements to alumni-driven connections, UNO continues to build a global network that supports student success, research, and workforce development. These efforts reflect UNO’s mission to transform lives locally and globally, while strengthening partnerships that drive innovation and discovery.
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