UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ—Kean University's plans to open a full-scale American campus in Wenzhou, China are a bit closer to becoming a reality. The proposal earned another key approval, university president Dawood Farahi said, further paving the way for generations of New Jersey students to participate in a truly global college experience.

The Executive Committee for Substantive Change of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education at its March meeting approved Kean's application for an additional location in Wenzhou, China. A Commission site visit team will travel to Wenzhou-Kean within six months to confirm the Commission's decision, a standard protocol when an institution seeks accreditation for its first international location.

“In our knowledge-based economy, we must prepare students to think, share and innovate far beyond national borders. Our groundbreaking initiative in Wenzhou will do just that by facilitating both an educational and a cultural exchange between two of the world's most powerful nations,” Dr. Farahi said. “We are delighted the Commission voted to support our efforts, and I look forward to sharing the experience and the opportunities with the site team chosen to travel to Wenzhou.”