THE Central Luzon State University partnered with the University of Rhode Island to boost academic exchange programs.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between key officials of CLSU and URI.

It was led by CLSU President Dr. Evaristo Abella and VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Ravelina Velasco.

The MOU was signed after a series of meeting and communication through the CLSU Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and CLSU International Affairs Office.

The partnership includes an exchange of both undergraduate and graduate students, joint educational research, and exchange of faculty and staff.

There will also be a participation in conferences which will advance the shared vision and mission of both institutions toward excellence in education and in research and development.

Meanwhile, CLSU Dean of the College of Environment and Life Sciences Dr. John Kirby and Fisheries and Aquaculture Professor of URI Dr. Michael Rice also attended the ceremony.