Global Cooperation and Exchange

Linnaeus University, Sweden

Juniata College and Linnaeus University entered into an agreement of academic cooperation and exchange on February 15, 2022, a partnership that not only spans the Atlantic Ocean but crosses disciplines and backgrounds as well. The exchange agreement will continue Juniata’s mission of providing a personalized educational experience to empower students to lead a fulfilling life of service and ethical leadership in the global community. The partnership will promote international understanding and enhance educational and research opportunities for students, staff, and faculty at both Juniata College and Linnaeus University.

The moment marked Juniata’s first exchange agreement with an institution in Sweden, which was made possible through a connection between Zia Haque, director of the Baker Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, and Manuela Nilsson, associate professor of Peace and Development Studies at Linnaeus University. The two met while Haque was a graduate student studying Peace and Development Studies at Linnaeus University.

“This is an excellent opportunity and a step forward in offering a world-class education to our students,” Haque says.

Nilsson adds that “this exchange agreement is an opportunity for all students at our two universities, but I am particularly pleased for the students in my area within Linnaeus University. The most successful and sustainable exchanges are rooted in personal relationships because that makes it go on and on. I’m confident this one will stand the test of time.”

Dr. Nilsson visited Juniata from April 26–May 1 and was able to connect with students and faculty to discuss the exchange program in detail, as well as attend several PACS classes.