Kenyan Delegation Visits UT Dallas to Strengthen Educational Partnerships

February 27, 2025

The International Center at The University of Texas at Dallas, in collaboration with the Jindal School of Management (JSOM), recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from Kenya, including Members of Parliament, Hon. Abraham Kirwa and Hon. Julius Kibiwott Melly. The visit underscored UT Dallas’s ongoing commitment to fostering international education and strengthening pathways for Kenyan students to study in the United States.

During their time on campus, the delegation engaged in meaningful discussion with university leadership to explore opportunities for academic collaboration. The delegation’s visit reflects a growing interest in international partnerships that align with the university’s mission to support global education and cultural exchange.

UT Dallas has a strong international student community, with students from over 100 countries contributing to the university’s dynamic learning environment. The International Center remains dedicated to expanding access to education and fostering global connections that benefit students and faculty alike.

Meeting attendees (from left) included UT Dallas representatives Dr. Gaurav Shekhar, Senior Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs for the Naveen Jindal School of Management; Josephine Vitta, Senior Director of the International Center; and Dr. Juan Gonzalez, Dean and Francis S. Johnson Chair for Graduate Education and Vice Provost for Global Engagement, and, from the Kenyan parliament, Hon. Abraham Kirwa and Hon. Julius Kibiwott Melly.