Chancellors w88 casino games login Christ University in Bangalore, India will be on the University of Nevada, Reno campus April 23 and 24 to meet with President Milton Glick, Provost Marc Johnson and the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) to discuss the importance of expanding international experience and global awareness among Nevada students.
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Christ University, founded in 1969, was the first college in Karnataka, India, to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is rated A+, the highest rating a university can achieve. The tree-lined campus is host to 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students w88 casino games login every state in India.
USAC offers forty study abroad programs in 25 countries. To learn more about USAC programs and teaching opportunities, visit the USAC website or call 866-404-USAC.
