Congratulations to our colleague, Dr. Jenny Lee!

We are delighted and proud to announce that Dr. Jenny Lee – Vice President and Dean for International Affairs at the University of Arizona, and a leading expert in international education – has been named among the top 200 most influential education scholars in the United States in the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, published by Education Week. This recognition highlights Dr. Lee’s outstanding contributions to educational policy, research, and international initiatives, and her work continues to shape global discussions on high-quality and equitable education.

This achievement is especially significant for Kozybayev University. Our university is the first in Kazakhstan to establish a strategic partnership in the form of a microcampus with a U.S. university, and we are proud to collaborate with global leaders in education such as the University of Arizona. Our partnership strengthens academic ties, expands international opportunities for both students and faculty, and opens new avenues for the development of science and education in Kazakhstan.

We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Jenny Lee for her leadership, professionalism, and invaluable contributions to advancing international education, as well as for her ongoing support of the strategic partnership between our universities. May this recognition serve as further testament to her exceptional influence and as inspiration for continued achievements and global initiatives.