LHU Faculty of IT Connects Globally at ACE 2025 in Tempe, USA

In October 2025, the Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Ms. Van Dinh Vy Phuong, along with a delegation from Lac Hong University (LHU), officially attended the ASU-Cintana Experience (ACE) 2025 conference. This annual global event is organized by the Cintana Alliance, led by Arizona State University (ASU)—the top public university in the United States and ranked #1 in the world for innovation for multiple consecutive years (U.S. News & World Report).

LHU is proud to be the only university from Vietnam invited to attend this year's conference—a testament to its growing international reputation in the global education community.

From left to right: Mr. Nguyen Vu Quynh - Vice Rector; Ms. Van Dinh Vy Phuong - Dean of the Faculty of IT; Ms. Tran Thach Thao - Head of the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy; Ms. Ngo Dinh Hoang Diem - Vice Head of the Office of Testing and Quality Assurance; Mr. Dang Thi - Vice Dean of the Faculty of English Language.

✨ Day One – A Holistic View of Innovative Education

The atmosphere on the opening day of ACE 2025 at ASU's Tempe campus was full of energy, bringing together hundreds of university leaders, experts, and educational innovators from every continent.

In-depth workshop session

Here, the LHU delegation participated in in-depth discussion sessions centered on:

• The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education;

• International co-teaching and co-research models;

• Cross-border learning data solutions to enhance the student experience.

Speaking after the opening session, Ms. Van Dinh Vy Phuong, Dean of LHU's Faculty of IT, shared:

“ACE is not just an academic forum, but also a place to broaden the vision for Vietnamese education—where we can meet, exchange, and co-create with global education leaders.”

🤝 Connecting to Create – LHU's Vision in the Cintana Ecosystem

Attending ACE 2025 helps LHU stay updated on the advanced educational trends from ASU and partner universities within the Cintana Alliance.

Through joint programs and credit-transferable courses with ASU, LHU students will benefit directly from global-quality learning materials and a network of international experts.

The delegation taking a commemorative photo in front of Old Main, the oldest building on the ASU Tempe campus, built in 1894.

🌱 A Firm Step on the Journey of Educational Globalization

The first day of ACE 2025 concluded with much enthusiasm and a clear direction for the collaborative journey ahead.

By attending this event, LHU participates not only as a member of the international education alliance but also as a representative of the Vietnamese spirit in the era of educational digital transformation.

The journey at ACE 2025 is just the beginning, and every moment here has opened new doors for the future of Vietnamese education.