On September 22, 2025, Associate Professor Dr. Ameporn Ratinthorn, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, led a delegation of associate deans including Associate Professor Dr. Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth (Graduate Studies), Assistant Professor Dr. Supapak Phetrasuwan (International Relations and Corporate Communication), and Assistant Professor Dr. Thitipong Tankumpuan (Research) to the UNC School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by Professor Valerie Howard, Dean of the UNC School of Nursing, and Associate Professor Ashley Leak Bryant, Senior Associate Dean for Strategy and Global Affairs. During the visit, the two institutions discussed strategies for advancing academic collaboration, renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and explored opportunities for faculty and visiting scholar exchanges.

The Mahidol team also toured the UNC School of Nursing’s simulation laboratory and learning facilities, gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge approaches to nursing education, technology integration, and student learning support.

This visit marks another important step in strengthening the long-standing partnership between Mahidol University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.