Photo caption: Representatives from Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development, the Office of International Initiatives, the Atlanta Global Studies Center and the University of Siegen pose for a photo after signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
ATLANTA—Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Siegen in Germany.
The signing, which took place on April 8, 2026, at Georgia State’s Office of International Initiatives, marks an important step in strengthening global academic collaboration and exchange.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research, faculty and student mobility and innovative global learning initiatives, including virtual exchange, short-term faculty-led study abroad programs and cross-cultural engagement.
Key MOU signing attendees included:
- Catharina Chang, professor and CEHD director of international programs
- Paul Alberto, CEHD dean
- Jennifer Evanuik, senior director in the Office of International Initiatives
- Daniel Stein, dean of the faculty of arts and humanities at the University of Siegen
- Khanh-Duc Kuttig, University of Siegen
- Christine Sing, University of Siegen
- PD Dr.-Ing. habil. AR A. Bablich, University of Siegen
- Ethan Trinh, associate director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center
Trinh connected and has initiated partnerships between the two universities since 2024 and will serve as the program director for the future activities between them.
During the University of Siegen's visit to Atlanta, they also met with the chairs of the college’s Departments of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Middle and Secondary Education to discuss potential collaborations and faculty-led study abroad programs.
This moment represents a growing transatlantic partnership that connects Georgia State with global institutions committed to education, humanities and community impact.