AKRON, Ohio, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam continues to shine as a leading source of international students in the United States. In the 2023–2024 academic year, over 24,000 Vietnamese students pursued U.S. higher education, contributing to a record-breaking 1.1 million international student population—a 7% increase from the previous year.
Vietnam ranks among the top six countries sending students to the United States. Vietnamese students are drawn by opportunities for academic advancement, international experience, and career growth. When choosing universities, they consider factors such as academic programs, scholarships, internship opportunities, and long-term career prospects.
The University of Akron in Ohio is a strong example of what attracts Southeast Asian students. Located in NBA legend LeBron James' hometown, the university combines academic excellence, affordability, and vibrant campus life. It offers more than 200 programs, including top-ranked polymer science and plastics engineering (EduRank), a highly regarded College of Business (top 1% globally), and the only National Museum of Psychology in the U.S.
Many Vietnamese students are pursuing degrees in business, engineering, nursing, and natural sciences areas where The University of Akron excels. The university is enhancing its engagement in Southeast Asia with regular visits and its dedicated site, community.uakron.edu, helping prospective students connect with peers and campus life.
"Vietnam has many talented students seeking global education, and we're excited to welcome more of them to The University of Akron," said Marty Bennett, Director of International Recruitment and Engagement.
International students can also join cultural groups such as Asian Students in Akron and take part in events like Lunar New Year celebrations, helping ease cultural transitions.
Applications for Fall 2025 are now open and will be accepted through June 1, 2025. The deadline for Spring admission is October 1, while applications for Summer I, II, and III close on March 1. For more details, visit https://seasia.uakron.edu/.
About The University of Akron
The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, serving over 14,000 students from the U.S. and 70 countries. Known for nationally recognized programs, The University of Akron offers hands-on learning, career opportunities, and strong industry partnerships. The University of Akron is dedicated to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. Learn more at https://seasia.uakron.edu.
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Vietnam Stands Strong as a Top 6 Sender of Students to the U.S. with Over 24,000 Enrolled in 2024
Under Akio Aoki's visionary leadership, Osaka's creativity takes center stage in a citywide festival designed to make art accessible to everyone.
OSAKA, Japan, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Expo 2025 draws the world's attention to Osaka, the city is poised to reveal even more of its innovative spirit. Between May 28 and June 24, Osaka Art & Design 2025 (OAD2025) will run parallel to the Expo, transforming the city's urban space into an art gallery.
The event, organized by the Osaka Art & Design 2025 Executive Committee—a collaboration of major Japanese department stores and railway companies—sees more than 60 venues across the city's neighborhoods of Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Abeno host more than 600 creators and brands from Japan and around the world. Around 650,000 locals and international visitors are expected to visit and interact with the art, design, and innovation that OAD2025 has woven into everyday spaces.
Under the theme "Overlaps – Converging Passions," OAD2025 merges some of the city's busiest stations, stores, bars and galleries with art exhibitions, installations, performances and pop-up events, making art accessible to everyone.
Notably, artists Sayaka Miyata and Midori Hirota will create an immersive installation connecting Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North to the Hankyu Department Store, turning everyday errands into cultural moments. Official maps highlight each of these temporary exhibits, and a digital stamp rally with digital gift card prizes provides visitors a fun incentive to visit them all.
OAD2025 is produced by Akio Aoki, founder of DESIGNART INC., a platform that energizes the creative industry by sparking people's passion for craft. Aoki, known for pushing the boundaries of art, founded OAD2025 to showcase Osaka's energy, ingenuity, and creativity to the world and inspire connoisseurs and casual passersby alike to discover art in unexpected places. Even Osaka's famous nightlife scene will benefit from the festival, with bar exhibitions and talks planned across the city.
"It's an incredible honor to bring this citywide event to life. Through OAD2025, I hope visitors from around the globe will find excitement and inspiration in Osaka's creativity and find reasons to return and continue their discovery of the city's art and design scene," says Aoki.
Find out more at: https://www.osaka-artanddesign.com/en/
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About the Creative Director and CEO of DESIGNART INC., Akio Aoki:
Akio Aoki is the founder and creative director of DESIGNART INC. After launching MIRU DESIGN—a Tokyo-based creative agency—in 2009, he led branding and exhibition projects across disciplines including art, architecture, product design, and fashion. He served as Creative Director of ASAHIKAWA DESIGN WEEK (2015–2019) and is the representative of DESIGNART TOKYO, one of Japan's largest design and art festivals. Aoki is also known for his contributions to sustainable design, public art initiatives, and international cultural exchange through platforms like "1% for Art" and "Description for" during Milan Design Week.
About Osaka Art & Design (OAD):
Osaka Art & Design (OAD) was launched in 2023 as a citywide initiative led by a consortium of major department stores, railway companies, and cultural institutions in Osaka. The organizing committee was formed to promote Osaka's creative identity globally, especially in anticipation of Expo 2025.
This cross-sector partnership brings together the city's commercial and cultural infrastructure to embed art and design into everyday urban life. OAD serves not only as an annual event but as an ongoing platform to strengthen Osaka's role as a leading hub of creativity and innovation.
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Osaka Art & Design 2025: Turning Osaka City, Japan, into a Canvas
