Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors for their generous support. Your contributions empower us to create impactful opportunities for our community, foster meaningful connections that unite people from diverse backgrounds and industries, and inspire innovation. Thank you for believing in our mission and joining us on our journey to make a difference!
Platinum Sponsors
Established in 2015, Michigan Ross China Initiatives facilitates transformative student experiences, empowers breakthrough faculty research, and promotes successful partnerships with leading Chinese research institutions, companies, and alumni. Ross China Initiatives promotes greater learning within the Michigan student and scholarly community about this important region and economy, builds networks and partnerships between the U-M community and Chinese organizations, and fosters greater global impact with Michigan Ross’ partners in China.
Gold Sponsors
As a part of the Division of Student Life, the International Center (IC) serves the international population, facilitates intercultural and international education, and fosters a global campus community at the University of Michigan and beyond.
The IC plays a significant campus-wide role as the central administrative unit, charged with providing advice and counsel on U.S. immigration regulations and compliance. The IC works with international students, scholars, faculty and staff, and their families (dependents) in several non-immigrant visa categories and provides permanent residency processing for University employees.
The IC also assists students to find and fund work, volunteer, or study programs overseas through its Peace Corps office and Education Abroad initiatives. The IC utilizes its unique position within the University to promote international and intercultural engagement, to collaborate on engaged learning efforts, and to contribute to the goal of developing global graduates.
OAMI supports and celebrates students' unique experiences, backgrounds, communities, and identities. We collaborate with campus and external partners on programs and initiatives that aid students in achieving their academic ambitions while developing the skills and perspectives necessary to succeed in college and beyond. These initiatives assist U-M in its ongoing commitment to nurturing an intellectually and culturally diverse campus.
The Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) promotes and disseminates research on Japan, fosters communication among diverse disciplines, and encourages new approaches in the understanding of Japan and its place in the world. CJS is home to faculty and students from a variety of disciplines and professional schools, artists and scholars visiting from near and far, and community organizations engaged in Japan-related activities in Michigan.
Founded in 1990 with generous gifts from the Mitsui Life insurance Company, the purpose of the Mitsui Life Financial Research Center is to create a better understanding of global financial markets through high quality research and teaching for the benefit of American, Japanese, and other Asian students and faculty.
The Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan was founded in 1961 and has been a national leader in Chinese studies for over 50 years. A member of the International Institute, the center provides students, specialists, and the public with expert resources and a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical issues related to China.
Silver Sponsors
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies supports interdisciplinary learning and research on Southeast Asia, including its cultures, histories, languages, and people.
The Sanger Leadership Center develops students’ leadership skills through workshops, experiential programs, coaching, mentorship, and leadership education.
The Asians Languages and Culture Department offers courses and programs focused on Asian languages, cultures, literature, and societies, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and South Asian studies.
The Nam Center for Korean Studies supports research, education, scholarships, and public programming focused on Korean culture, society, history, and contemporary issues.
The Rackham Student Government represents graduate students at U-M and advocates for their academic, professional, and campus interests.