"Excellent and Virtuous"

Nov 17 2016
Minister of Education Chen Baosheng met with visiting New York University President Andrew Hamilton, as well as NYU Shanghai Chancellor Yu Lizhong and Vice Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman, in Beijing on November 7.
 
Minister Chen Baosheng spoke highly of New York University’s outstanding contribution as a world-class university that cultivates excellent global citizens and serves global economic and social development. He also commented positively on NYU Shanghai’s exemplary role in innovating operation models for Chinese Higher Education institutions, and exploring new management philosophy and practice. He encouraged NYU Shanghai to strive towards being a model for joint education ventures, as not only "small and focused" but also "excellent and virtuous."
 
Hamilton said NYU will fully support the development of NYU Shanghai into “a cradle for talents” that enhances mutual trust between the U.S. and China and serve globally sustainable development.