In a meeting filled with enthusiasm and collaboration, Dr. Brendan Kelly, the new president of the Arkansas State University System (ASU), visited the facilities of Arkansas State University Querétaro accompanied by Dr. Tressa Kelly and Brad Phelps, General Counsel.

During his visit, Dr. Kelly met with Lic. Ricardo González Valdés, President of Arkansas State University Querétaro, and Lic. Belinda Salazar Botello, General Director, as well as prominent members of the institution. The main objective of this meeting was to strengthen the ties between the Jonesboro campus in the United States and the Querétaro campus in Mexico, reinforcing the commitment of both institutions to providing high-quality education with a global perspective.

This visit represents a significant step toward bolstering international collaboration under the leadership of Dr. Kelly, who recently assumed his role as ASU President. His presence reflects a keen interest in promoting the excellence of the American educational model, as well as fostering academic and cultural exchange that benefits students and the university community in both countries.

Dr. Kelly highlighted the importance of continuing to build bridges between the two campuses, stating that this partnership serves as an example of how education transcends borders and prepares students for an increasingly interconnected world.

The visit concluded with a tour of the Querétaro campus, where Dr. Kelly experienced firsthand the facilities, and the unique educational environment offered by the Querétaro location.