Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.

Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
Okawa participated in the prestigious Japan Exchange and Teaching Program and now teaches at Mejiro International School in Tokyo.
Black will spend the 2025-26 academic year at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges, Belgium, where she will teach, conduct creative writing workshops and continue to work on her novel.
During the two-week program, 15 UMSL students visited cultural heritage sites in the greater Tokyo region and spent a week living with students at the University of Nagano.
During the two-week program, 15 UMSL students visited cultural heritage sites in the greater Tokyo region and spent a week living with students at the University of Nagano.
During the two-week program, 15 UMSL students visited cultural heritage sites in the greater Tokyo region and spent a week living with students at the University of Nagano.
Velier won second prize in a JVTA English subtitling contest last year, and this summer, he plans to take part in the Japan Study Tour.
Velier won second prize in a JVTA English subtitling contest last year, and this summer, he plans to take part in the Japan Study Tour.
Velier won second prize in a JVTA English subtitling contest last year, and this summer, he plans to take part in the Japan Study Tour.
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
Faculty members described the impact of the support they’ve received from the university, and UMSL Global honored others for efforts leading study abroad trips.
The Japanese program has grown considerably, adding faculty members, offering study abroad programs and fostering an active presence on campus.
Before the calendar changes, we take a look back at some of the more memorable stories about students and alumni from the past year.