Huali Leaders Visited George Mason University for Meeting with Students in the “121” Dual Degree Program
On May 21, 2025, Professor Jiesheng Liu, the President of Guangzhou Huali College and Professor Shuze Tang, Dean of International School visited George Mason University (GMU). The visit was part of the "121" Dual Degree Program of the Sino-American Cooperation on Higher Education and Professional Development. During their visit, they met with students from Huali International School currently studying at GMU. Krista Uhrig, Director of GMU’s Office of International Programs, welcomed the delegation and led them on a campus tour and discussions.
Krista Uhrig, Director of GMU’s Office of International Programs, welcomes Huali Representatives
Through the recommendation of China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE), GMU and Guangzhou Huali College established a partnership in early 2024 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). That same year, Huali International School selected five outstanding students to participate in the “121” Dual Degree Program at GMU. All five students were successfully admitted and obtained U.S. visas in one attempt, earning Huali recognition as a "dark horse" among over 130 Chinese partner institutions participating in the “121” program.
Huali Students in the "121" Program at GMU
The visit to GMU coincided with the participation of a delegation from CEAIE in the 2025 Polytechnic Summit. This global event, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Stout (UW-Stout) under the Global Polytechnic Education Alliance (GPEA), brought together representatives from over 10 Chinese polytechnic universities to exchange ideas and insights.
Group Photo of Chinese University Delegates at GMU
(Back row, center: GMU Vice President; Front row, first from left: Krista Uhrig, Director of International Programs)
Originally established as a part of the University of Virginia in 1957, George Mason University became an independent institution in 1972. Despite its relatively young history, GMU is a nationally recognized research university and the largest public university in Virginia by enrollment, with over 40,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 130 countries.
Approximately 90% of GMU’s students are undergraduates, and the university attracts about 3,000 transfer students each year—a key indicator of institutional quality in the U.S. GMU graduates enjoy an average starting salary of $70,000, the highest among Virginia public universities. The university’s programs in law rank among the top 10 in the U.S., while its strengths in cybersecurity, quantum science, robotics, automation, and AI education are nationally recognized. GMU is ranked 25th in the U.S. for innovation and is the leading university for innovation in Virginia.
Written by Lejia Wang
Revised by Lin Li & Nasri Adel
Approved by Shuze Tang
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