SHNU: A delegation from Auburn University at Montgomery, headed by its President John G. Vere III, paid a visit to SHNU and signed an agreement on interscholastic cooperation with SHNU. SHNU Vice President Lu Jianfei received the guests. After introducing their own universities, both sides expressed hope of conducting cooperation and reached an agreement on relevant programs. An interscholastic agreement was signed to promote cooperation on such areas as teacher and student exchange programs, teaching resources, etc. The following is an introduction of the university from its website: Auburn University, a comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence. The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2008 of 24,530. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide. Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn. (Edited by Jessica)
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