{
  "id": 10342140,
  "title": "University of Seoul, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to offer engineering dual-degree program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/university-of-seoul-university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee-to-offer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260928/university-of-seoul-university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee-to-offer-engineering-dual-degree-program"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Seoul has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to launch a dual-degree engineering program. The MOU, signed on September 14, aims to bolster academic and educational exchanges between the engineering faculties of both institutions, with a focus on cultivating globally competent engineering professionals. Eligible engineering students at the University of Seoul will be able to enroll in engineering-related courses at UWM and receive degrees from both universities following completion of the program. University of Seoul President Won Yong-kul held discussions with UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson to explore avenues for bolstering cooperation in engineering education and research, as well as to facilitate student exchanges. Both universities intend to progressively expand their collaborative efforts, encompassing the smooth execution of the dual-degree program, faculty and student exchanges, joint seminars, and collaborative research initiatives. This agreement holds significance as it amalgamates the strengths of both universities.",
  "summary": "The University of Seoul has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) to establish a dual-degree program in engineering. The University of Seoul said the MOU was signed on Sept. 14 to expand academic and educational exchanges between the engineering colleges of the two universities and foster globally capable engineering talent. Under the program,…",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Seoul and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sign MOU",
    "Dual-degree engineering program to be launched",
    "Collaboration to expand academic exchanges and research"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This agreement enables University of Seoul students to gain international engineering expertise, enhancing their career prospects, while strengthening ties and cooperation between the two institutions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "University of Seoul, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to offer engineering dual-degree program",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/university-of-seoul-university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee-to-offer-10345459",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:57:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}