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It was a good opportunity to introduce the sustainable market style to the local community and work with Prevent Plastics Myanmar.

"Hello, Stranger" by Dr. Will Buckingham, published in Chinese by the Zhejiang People's Publishing House.

Parami connects virtually with Palestinian students from An-Najah National University Parami students have traveled to countries such as Thailand, Kenya, Hungary, Germany, Colombia, and the United States for extracurricular activities and internships. There are also virtual opportunities arranged by the university to connect Parami students with international peers without leaving their homes, one of which was the Virtual Exchange Dialogue session in collaboration with An-Naj

Parami University organized the Associate Degree Graduation in June 2 years after opening the doors to its undergrad programs in 2024.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, global citizenship is expanding beyond local boundaries. This shift calls for a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between local communities and the global landscape. To support this, the Parami Institute of Continuing Education at Parami University offered five ParamiX courses in the 2024 Spring Semester under the theme “Go Global.” In the 2024 Spring Semester, ParamiX participants collaborated on projects addr

To many undergraduate students, academic growth is unarguably a long journey to navigate. While their coursework provides a strong foundation, the opportunity to publish their academic work offers a unique chance to advance and showcase their intellectual growth.  Eight freshmen and sophomore Parami undergraduate students published their academic works in the Spring 2024 issue   of Global Commons, an international publication from OSUN. Their works covered a wide range of aca

In collaboration with Shih Chien University, based in Taipei, Taiwan, Parami University has launched a 14-day Taiwan Cultural Immersion Program for Parami undergraduate students to explore Taiwanese society and socioeconomic development. The Program is organized by Parami University, a Washington, D.C.-licensed online university with roots in Myanmar, in collaboration with Shih Chien University, the Rotary Club of Taipei Social Enterprise, and Yale Day of Service (Taipei). Th

Dr. Casey Doyle ,  a faculty member of Social Science and Humanities at Parami University, has published a new paper titled "Listening to Algorithms: The Case of Self-Knowledge" in the European Journal of Philosophy.   This paper begins with the thought that there is something out of place about offloading inquiry into one's own mind to AI. The paper's primary goal is to articulate the unease felt when considering cases of doing so. It draws a parallel between the use of algo

A new study by Dr. David Golding, Chair of the Division of Science and Humanities at Parami University, has been published in Persp

Geometric Echoes photo by Media Club Parami University, characterized by its commitment to liberal arts education, embraces well-rounded education, fosters a culture of intellectual exploration, and encourages students to delve into various academic, intellectual, and creative domains. As a result, the university is currently home to many students whose curiosity spans diverse areas of interest. The recent in-person event in Yangon, organized by the Media Club, one of the ins

Jointly developed with Bard College and Parami Liberal Arts & Sciences Fund, Inc., Parami University has recently launched the Rising Generation Summer Internship Program, which allows Parami University students to undertake internships in the U.S. The internship program will be eight weeks long and aims to cultivate the leadership, global citizenship, and civic engagement capabilities of youth enrolled in the Parami online undergraduate degree program. “This internship progr

A Parami University student from the Taunggyi learning hub attending an online class While striving for academic excellence, Parami students are highly motivated to devote their time to honing their skills and giving back to the community through student-led club activities and online opportunities. Along with students from community schools across Myanmar, five first-year students from Parami University volunteered at the Post-Secondary Education Forum (PSEF). This online fo

Parami and Cherry Myay Academy students discussing the plan forthe environmental awareness project The student-led Environmental Club from Parami University met with the student-led Environmental Club from Cherry Myay Academy, a community-based school in Taunggyi, Shan State. The collaboration meeting is the first step toward nurturing capacity and addressing learning limitations to further youth empowerment across the Taunggyi region and the larger Southeast Shan State.  "W

Participant sharing feedback for the workshop The Data4Impact team completed its workshop on Introduction to Data Literacy and Scholarship Preparation. Data4Impact is one of the four initiatives selected for the Community Solution Awards from Parami University. The project is run by four sophomore students who are also members of the student-led ‘Datalliance’ club at Parami University. The project focuses on introductory topics such as data science, data literacy, and schola

Multicultural Awareness workshop at Integrated Development Institute (IDI) in Taunggyi Despite the university’s online nature, Parami students, individually and collectively through project teams and student-led clubs, have been conducting both online and in-person initiatives in which they apply lessons and theories from class to real-life situations. Among many dynamic student-led clubs is the Social Issues Club (SIC) led by a Parami student, The The Zuu Zin (Nick), a parti

Parami undergraduate student studying together Parami first-year students have finished the three-week-long Citizen Science (Cit. Sci) Program. At the end of the three-week program, Parami students applied the scientific concepts and evaluations learned and developed practical solutions to the climate change and environmental issues facing their community. Incorporating the curriculum of Bard College, all incoming freshman students are required to take mandatory workshops, su

Parami has recently launched a Continuing Education Talk Series, and the first episode will begin on February 16, 2024, with the topic “Self-Directed Learning Means A Lot To Us.” In this inaugural episode of the talk series, our alumni will share their personal experiences on how self-directed learning helped them find their passion and opened up opportunities.   Continuing Education Webinar is a bi-weekly series of events where we invite our alumni from the Parami Leadership

Parami undergraduate students discussing a group assignment Committed to supporting grassroots communities, Parami University’s Community Strengthening Initiative focuses on addressing issues left unaddressed by the inadequacies of public systems. The Initiative is designed to empower students and faculty to implement programs that directly benefit communities, aligning with the University’s aim to foster youth leadership to enhance and promote the well-being of underserved c

Group photo of undergraduate students from Parami University and students from the Green Development Program in Hopong, Shan State Although learning in asynchronous online programs can be passive, Parami programs offer a different education. Students at Parami regularly participate in in-person activities in different cities, as well as in global exchange programs and global classrooms with international students from various universities in Parami University’s network. Secon

In the fall semester of 2023, Parami University launched an English for Further Studies program for students in marginalized areas who have to leave their university or are looking for alternative routes, and who often face gaps in how to compete for university applications and scholarships. EFS is an online, synchronous course designed to build academic writing and university application skills. The goal is twofold: strengthen applications and academic writing, all while usi