UAH to partner with Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD)

Agreement will enable cooperative research and training programs in mathematical sciences

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal.

The agreement, signed Sept. 26 at the Student Services Building on the UAH campus, will enable cooperation between the two institutions in the areas of education and research, with a focus on mathematical sciences.

“This agreement enables both institutions to work together to increase the internationalization of higher education on our respective campuses,” said Dr. David A. Puleo, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at UAH. It expands the research collaborations established with UCAD by Dr. Toka Diagana, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UAH. "The signing of this pivotal and historical memorandum of understanding between UAH and UCAD marks the beginning of a dynamic partnership that will stimulate collaboration among our faculty and students while fostering meaningful cultural exchanges," said Diagana.

Per the agreement, the institutions will pursue opportunities to collaborate on academic programming, including study abroad, student hosting or exchange, research, internships, practical training, distance learning, continuing education, cooperative education, and service learning.

Researchers and faculty will also benefit from this partnership. As part of the agreement, the universities may also establish “exchanges for research, training, teaching or professional development” and pursue “collaborative research projects, workshops or conferences.”

“We recognize the importance of providing our students with opportunities to broaden their perspectives and deepen their understanding of the world,” said Puleo. “We are committed to preparing our students for their futures in a global economy, and I look forward to seeing how this partnership will enable further innovation in our academic programming and beyond.”