![Dr Chris Howard, COO & Executive Vice President, ASU along with Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University announcing collaboration between two Universities on Wednesday. Dr Chris Howard, COO & Executive Vice President, ASU along with Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University announcing collaboration between two Universities on Wednesday.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/page9-8-3-696x369.jpg)
Excelsior Correspondent
CHANDIGARH, Feb 14: Chitkara University today announced to establish the Chitkara International College (CIC) in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU).
ASU ranked the #1 most innovative university in U.S. By the U.S. News & World Report (2016-2024) and among the top 150 universities worldwide by Shanghai Ranking in 2023.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Chitkara University becomes the first university in Punjab to partner with Arizona State University to set up a new innovative educational model.
“As we enter a new era in global education, the partnership among Chitkara University, Arizona State University, and Cintana Education is about to introduce a pioneering educational model,” said Dr Chris Howard, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Arizona State University.
Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University, said, “The goal of this collaboration is to provide all students who enroll in the ASU programs at Chitkara International College with the best American educational experience right from day one. This is supported by exciting initiatives and programs developed with ASU and Cintana Alliances institutions, focusing on providing Chitkara students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed globally.”
The ASU-Cintana Alliance is a global network of innovative universities in the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, working together to build and scale high-quality academic programs that respond to their country’s economic and social needs.
The ASU-Cintana Alliance was established through a partnership between Arizona State University and Cintana Education.