On March 12, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte Vice Chancellor Robert G. Wilhelm, pharmaceutical researcher Yong Zhang and a delegation made a friendly visit to the Hebei College of Science and Technology (HCST) at the invitation of Zhou Huzhen, a dedicated educator and chairman of HCST.

Dr. Wilhelm was welcomed by HCST representatives, including Chairman Prof. Zhou Huzhen, College Party Secretary Liu Gengqian, Executive President Huo Xianyu and Vice President Tian Wo. After a tour of the HCST campus and the students’ residence hall, both sides held talks on topics ranging from educational cooperation, exchange programs, resource sharing and curriculum design at the conference room in the HCST teaching hall.

Chairman Prof. Zhou Huzhen made a brief introduction of the HSCT’s history programs and majors, and delivered his sincere appreciation of Dr. Wilhelm’s visit after a busy schedule. Dr. Wilhelm was impressed by the cleanliness and orderliness of the residence hall and the exuberance of the student body.

Robert G. Wilhelm is Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, Executive Director at the Charlotte Research Institute and a professor of Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science.

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is North Carolina's public urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activities, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.

Baoding and Charlotte entered a sister-city relationship on Sept. 29, 1987. Being part of the Charlotte Mayor delegation, Dr. Wilhelm and the delegation have been invited to Baoding to celebrate the sister-city’s 30th anniversary.

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