American Higher Education in China: Opportunities and Challenges

On April 6, 2021, we presented the “American Higher Education in China: Opportunities and Challenges” webinar. This was the first installment of a virtual series focused on highlighting American businesses and institutions working in Greater China. Hosted by Greater China Committee of 100 Chair Eric Zheng, this conversation featured representatives from two iconic educational institutions: New York University in Shanghai and Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University. Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman and Dean David Pan, respectively, who shared their stories as pioneers in running US-affiliated universities in China.

Speakers:

Eric Zheng: Greater China Regional Chair, Committee of 100 (Moderator)

Jeffrey Lehman: Vice Chancellor, New York University in Shanghai

David Q. Pan: Executive Dean, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University

For key takeaways on this event, please check out our C100 blog.

The event took place via Zoom webinar on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 8pm ET.