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IU McKinney Formalizes Relationship with Universite Toulouse-1 Capitole
01/26/2024
IU McKinney and Universite Toulouse-1 Capitole formalized their working relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding at the law school. The Universite of Toulouse was represented by its president, Hugues Kenfack, and IU McKinney was represented by Dean Karen Bravo.
In the photo from left, are Universite Toulouse-1 Capitole Hugues Kenfack and IU McKinney Dean Karen E. Bravo.
Dean Bravo has been a strong proponent of growing IU McKinney’s international relationships to attract students and scholars and to create opportunities for the law school’s students and faculty.
“I’m delighted that IU McKinney has formalized its relationship with Universite Toulouse-1 Capitole,” Dean Bravo said. “I look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring for our students and faculty.”
Vice Dean Max Huffman has led the effort to develop the relationship with Universite of Toulouse-1 Capitole, which has hosted a faculty delegation from IU McKinney for a conference in 2022 and been an enthusiastic partner in planning stronger collaborations. “UTC is the perfect mix of, on the one hand, a welcoming environment for students and faculty, and on the other hand, a world-renowned university conducting cutting edge research. It’s student-centric focus and desire for international collaboration makes UTC an ideal partner for pursuing a long-term collaboration.”
Dean Ash Soni and Executive Vice Dean Julie Magid from IU Kelley School of Business and Dr. Leslie Bozeman from the IU Office of International Affairs also attended the ceremonial signing and celebratory dinner with President Kenfack. Also in attendance were Associate Dean Tom Wilson, Professor Frank Sullivan, Professor Aila Hoss, and staff leaders at McKinney who were instrumental in planning the event and strategizing future collaborations.
In the photo from left are IU McKinney Vice Dean Max Huffman, Dr. Leslie Bozeman from the IU Office of International Affairs, IU Kelley School of Business Dean Ash Soni, IU McKinney Professor Aila Hoss, Universite Toulouse-1 Capitole President Hugues Kenfack, IU McKinney Dean Karen E. Bravo, IU Kelley School of Business Vice Dean Julie Magid, IU McKinney Associate Dean Tom Wilson, and IU McKinney Admissions Credentials Representative Elise Seidel.
