Continuing support for our signature leadership development program.
Southeast Asia
Budi Widianarko, Soegijapranata Catholic University
The Strengths and Values of a University
“Whole person education coincides with my vision of the strengths and values of a university,” Budi Widianarko said, reflecting on his recently completed tenure as rector of Soegijapranata Catholic University in Indonesia.
Didik Wahjudi, Petra Christian University
Developing a Spirit of Giving
A United Board grant helped Didik Wahjudi and his colleagues at Petra Christian University expand their knowledge of effective fundraising practices.
Jared Dorn
International Exchanges: Creating a Deeper, More Varied Experience
Over the course of a long career in higher education, Jared Dorn has seen the value of international education, which he defines as anything a college or university does to “move people, ideas, thoughts, projects, programs, or studies.”
Le Hoang Dung, University of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City
Internationalizing the Curriculum
Dr. Le Hoang Dung believes that internationalizing the curriculum is one of the best ways to make higher education meaningful.
Alfons Christian Hardjana, Soegijapranata Catholic University
A Language Bridge between Cultures
Intensive English-language training helped Alfons Christian Hardjana prepare for his graduate studies at De La Salle University in the Philippines.
Juliet Dalagan, Xavier University
A Paradigm Shift in Teaching
An opportunity to reach across disciplines.
Le Ngoc Bich Ly, Payap University
A Personal Path to Peacebuilding
At the Institute for Religion, Culture and Peace, Dr. Le is putting into practice her mission of building human resources for peace work.
Education for Wholeness and Transformation in Myanmar
Participatory workshops to strengthen whole person education.
Anita Fahrni
The Best of All Development Aid
“Supporting education is the best of all development aid,” Anita Fahrni believes, and her experiences in the fields of development assistance, politics, and personal philanthropy have persuaded her that the education of women and girls is especially important.
La Wun Shwe Wut Ye, Myanmar Institute of Theology
Building a Journalism Program, Step by Step
Myanmar Institute of Theology wanted to develop a journalism course to introduce students to the field, so it turned to the United Board’s network for sources of expertise.
Petra Christian University
Teaching Empathy through Design
Architecture students at Petra Christian University listened to people living with disabilities describe their aspirations and their day-to-day lives, and then collaborated with them on inclusive designs.