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Ewha Holds Dedication Ceremony for New Main Gate

Ewha Womans University held a dedication ceremony for its main gate on March 31 to mark its 140th anniversary, unveiling a newly built entrance that reflects the university’s storied history and status. The new main gate, which was completed after one month of construction beginning in February, is designed both to symbolize Ewha’s identity as it marks its 140th anniversary and to enhance student safety. Consisting of stone pillars and white gates, the gate’s lattice design incorporates Gothic motifs from the façade of the Welch-Ryang Auditorium, ensuring architectural cohesion across campus. The color of the pear blossom relief on the wall keeps the gate in harmony with the surrounding landscape. In addition, a folding gate system was introduced, allowing the white gates to retract into the pillars during normal operation for unobstructed passage and to extend when access is restricted, enhancing operational efficiency and ease of maintenance. Ewha’s main granite gate, which was built in 1958 as part of the post-Korean War campus reconstruction, is a historical site that has served both as a focal point of the democratization movement and a symbolic space for student interaction. It was relocated in 2002 following the demolition of Ewha Bridge and later reinstalled set back within an open forecourt, where it remains in use. The dedication ceremony at the main gate was attended by around 20 participants, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ewha Womans University; Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee; and key university administrators, as well as representatives of the faculty and staff, students, and alumnae. President Hyang-Sook Lee remarked, “The newly renovated main gate embodies Ewha’s identity, rooted in 140 years of history and tradition, and also symbolizes a new beginning as we move toward the future. I hope the gate will serve as a meaningful place that rekindles cherished memories and pride among members of the Ewha community and shares Ewha’s values and spirit with all who visit.”
- No.867
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- Date2026.04.06
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Ewha Posts Gains in Three Broad Subject Areas in QS World University Rankings, Strengthening Global Competitiveness

Ewha Posts Gains in Three Broad Subject Areas in QS World University Rankings, Strengthening Global Competitiveness Ewha Womans University reported a significant improvement in three of five broad subject areas compared to the previous year in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, evidencing an overall improvement in its academic competitiveness. Global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) announced the rankings on March 25 in five broad subject areas—Arts & Humanities, Engineering & Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences & Management—as well as 55 individual subject areas. Ewha recorded year-on-year gains in three broad subject areas—Arts & Humanities, Life Sciences & Medicine, and Social Sciences & Management—indicating not only strong performance in individual disciplines but also greater competitiveness across these fields as a whole. The university achieved global rankings in 21 subject areas, reflecting its academic excellence across a wide range of fields. Among these, Ewha entered the rankings in Performing Arts for the first time this year, while its rankings in Psychology and Social Policy & Administration improved from the previous year. Ewha placed within the global top 200 in eight subject areas: Art & Design, English Language & Literature, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Communication & Media Studies, Education, Social Policy & Administration, and Nursing. Among these, the university placed in the 50–100 range in Education, Nursing, and Social Policy & Administration, demonstrating a high degree of global competitiveness in these fields. In addition, Ewha entered the global top 200 in the Arts & Humanities broad subject area, reaffirming its solid academic standing. This achievement reflects the results of sustained investment in discipline-specific competitiveness and research capacity, underscoring Ewha’s rising global standing. Notably, the gains at the broad subject level point to balanced growth across the university’s academic portfolio. Building on this momentum, Ewha plans to further enhance its world-class research environment and expand international joint research projects and academic collaboration, improving its global reputation across both academia and industry.
- No.865
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- Date2026.03.26
- Views6038
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2026 Ewha–Harvard International Exchange Program Concludes

The 2026 Harvard Undergraduates in Asia Program (HUAP), which brought together students from Ewha Womans University and Harvard University, has come to a successful conclusion. This academic and cultural exchange program connects students from Harvard University with leading universities across Asia to build international networks and cultivate the next generation of Asian leaders, and is conducted as a two-way conference held in both Boston and Seoul. Since 2007, Ewha has been the program’s sole partner university in Korea, steadily strengthening students’ global competencies. The program consists of two conferences held in Boston and Seoul. A delegation of ten Ewha students participated in the Boston conference at Harvard University in January, joining academic lectures, workshops, and cultural exchange programs under the theme “An Interdisciplinary Approach to a Shared Future.” In particular, participants deepened their understanding of global issues through special lectures across a range of academic fields, problem-solving sessions, and academic presentations (HUAPx). In particular, their presentation on Korea’s aging population and shifting demographic structure resonated with an international audience. Cultural exchange activities—including a K-pop performance and an introduction to Korean cuisine—met with a particularly enthusiastic response. The Seoul conference, held at Ewha in March, brought together Ewha and Harvard students to engage in discussions, lectures, and workshops and gain a deeper appreciation for collaboration and empathy. Participants addressed a range of global issues—including Generation Z literacy challenges and the expansion of official development assistance (ODA)—and explored solutions incorporating AI and emerging technologies. They also deepened their understanding of Korean society through traditional cultural activities and visits to major cultural sites. In this way, HUAP has evolved beyond a simple study abroad or short-term exchange into a practice-based global education model in which students are encouraged to actively plan and run the program, gaining hands-on experience in international collaboration. In particular, Ewha students not only participated in the Boston conference but also played a leading role in organizing and hosting the Seoul conference, further strengthening their planning skills and leadership.
- No.863
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- Date2026.03.25
- Views4853
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Ewha Hosts Special Lecture by Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley

Ewha Hosts Special Lecture by Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley The Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment (EGISE) held a special lecture featuring former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley on the theme “Women Leading Change: Power, Responsibilities, and Global Impact” at the Emerson Chapel in Case Hall on March 13. This was the first session of the “Global Leaders Lecture Series,” commemorating Ewha’s 140th anniversary, with approximately 300 students and others in attendance. Shipley served as New Zealand’s first female prime minister from 1997 to 1999 and chaired the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 1999, which was a major turning point for cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. As a member of Club de Madrid, an organization of former heads of state, and the Council of Women World Leaders, she has presented insights on social integration, diversity, and strategies for a sustainable future. She recently visited Korea as a speaker at the Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) 2026 at Yonsei University. After opening remarks delivered by Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, Shipley presented key elements of leadership, including morality, clarity of values, critical analytical skills, and consistent leadership philosophy. In particular, she emphasized accountability in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), stating that those who drive technological innovation must also bear responsibility for its outcomes. She also stressed that humans should guide the direction of AI development and emphasized that cooperation between the sexes is crucial for this goal. Referring to cases of gender equality in the New Zealand Parliament, Shipley also encouraged women to take on a more active role and noted that women’s leadership is essential for making decisions about human-centered technology and a sustainable future. After the lecture, discussion of the role of women’s leadership in the AI era continued through a Q&A session. EGISE plans to build more platforms for global cooperation and action in the future. Ewha, marking its 140th anniversary, will strengthen global competitiveness in research and education through various commemorative initiatives, including lectures by global leaders, international conferences, and academic exchanges.
- No.861
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- Date2026.03.18
- Views5624
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Ewha Selected for “Seoul-type BRIDGE” Project, Opening Era of KRW 10 Billion in Technical Royalties

Ewha Selected for “Seoul-type BRIDGE” Project, Opening Era of KRW 10 Billion in Technical Royalties Ewha Womans University was selected for the “Seoul-type BRIDGE” project under the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) program and will establish a university-industry collaboration platform in western Seoul. Thanks to its selection, Ewha will receive a total of KRW 2.6 billion in project funding over the next four years. The Seoul-type BRIDGE project links university research outcomes with Seoul’s strategic industries and public policies, enabling the commercialization of technology and the creation of social value. The Technology Licensing and Commercialization Center at the Ewha University-Industry Collaboration Foundation (EUICF) will launch the “Arise Ewha, Impact Bridge project team” to promote the project with a focus on Seoul’s creative industries and strategic industries including AI, biotechnology, healthcare, robotics, and fintech. Based on the research capabilities of the Sinchon Campus and the research and medical infrastructure of Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital and Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha plans to collaborate with the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) and industrial hubs to build a platform demonstrating university-industry cooperation centered on western Seoul, including the districts of Seodaemun, Yangcheon, and Gangseo. Through specialized programs such as EV-Care and IMPACT-Finder, Ewha will support the full cycle of technology commercialization including corporate IP consulting, proof of concept, technology transfer, development of standard essential patents, and global investment linkages with the aim of attracting KRW 30 billion in investment. In addition, Ewha will expand cooperation with overseas universities, companies, and investment institutions by leveraging its existing global university-industry collaboration consortium and will also support the overseas expansion of Seoul-based companies through international technology transfer and joint research. By strengthening its global patent strategy, reinvesting technology royalties, and expanding its global networks of venture capital, Ewha aims to build a sustainable ecosystem for technology commercialization.
- No.859
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- Date2026.03.17
- Views7116
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Ewha Selected for Next Phase of TeX-Corps Women-Focused Lab-to-Startup Innovation Group

Ewha Selected for Next Phase of TeX-Corps Women-Focused Lab-to-Startup Innovation Group Ewha Womans University has been selected for the third cohort of the “Women-Focused Lab-to-Startup Innovation Group” under the 2026 Public Technology-Based Market-Linked Startup Exploration Support program (called Tech eXploration-Corps, or TeX-Corps, for short) hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT). Through this selection, the university will receive approximately KRW 1.5 billion annually (KRW 7.5 billion over five years), driving its emergence as a national hub for technology startups led by women in STEM fields. The TeX-Corps program is a startup exploration initiative benchmarked on the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program under the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote public technology-based entrepreneurship. It supports research teams seeking to validate market demand and explore commercialization potential through customer interviews. Participating institutions include leading STEM-oriented universities such as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), as well as major universities including Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Hanyang University. As a hub for women-led startups, Ewha plans to identify female entrepreneurs in cutting-edge fields such as AI, biotechnology, climate technology, and healthcare and wellness technologies and to establish a full-cycle startup support system encompassing education, mentoring, prototype development, and links to investment. During the second cohort of the program (2021–2025), Ewha supported 77 startup exploration teams, with some teams demonstrating their global expansion potential by participating in CES 2026. Going forward, the university plans to offer overseas startup education in collaboration with institutions such as the George Washington University and UC Berkeley and to further enhance its LIFT-based startup support model (LIFT is an integrated platform supporting the full growth cycle for female tech entrepreneurs) to drive the creation of startups based on public technologies.
- No.857
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- Date2026.03.12
- Views6844
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Ewha Holds 2026 New Student Convocation

Ewha Holds 2026 New Student Convocation Ewha Womans University held its 2026 convocation for new students at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 27, in the Welch-Ryang Auditorium, welcoming 3,727 new students. The ceremony began with a prayer, followed by the president’s welcoming address, introducing key faculty members, congratulatory performances, the freshman pledge, singing the Ewha anthem, and the benediction. This year’s convocation, held on the university’s 140th anniversary, featured a variety of congratulatory performances and videos and included photo zones and booths where new students and their families could take snapshots of the proud occasion. In her welcoming address, President Hyang-Sook Lee welcomed the incoming class, noting that “over its 140-year history, Ewha has grown into a global community of 270,000 alumnae.” She emphasized that, in the era of AI and digital transformation, universities are places where individuals learn to pose their own questions and drive change and encouraged students to write their own Ewha stories with a spirit of enterprise, solidarity, and social responsibility. The program continued with the introduction of key faculty members, followed by a congratulatory performance by the Ewha Male Faculty Choir. A representative of the incoming class then delivered the freshman pledge, marking the start of students’ academic journey. The first part of the ceremony concluded with the singing of the Ewha anthem and the benediction. The convocation’s second part, titled “Welcome to Ewha,” featured congratulatory video messages from professors, alumnae, and broadcasters, along with performances by Ewha SORI, an ensemble of voice majors from the Department of Korean Music, and PYRUS, the university’s cheering squad, in a show of support for students beginning their university studies.
- No.855
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- Date2026.03.05
- Views6181
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College of Pharmacy Earns Five-Year Accreditation in First Cycle of Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation

College of Pharmacy Earns Five-Year Accreditation in First Cycle of Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation The College of Pharmacy (Dean: Hwa Jeong Lee) has been awarded five years of accreditation—the highest level available—in the first cycle of the 2025 Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation and Accreditation conducted by the Korean Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (KACPE). Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation and Accreditation is a nationally recognized system based on the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and the Higher Education Act that comprehensively assesses the overall quality of pharmaceutical education. The evaluation is conducted by KACPE, an accreditation body designated by the Ministry of Education. Beginning in 2025, only graduates (or prospective graduates) of accredited pharmacy colleges will be eligible to take the national pharmacist licensing examination. This evaluation was rigorously carried out through document reviews and on-site visits, based on 50 criteria across the following eight areas: mission and educational goals, administration, curriculum, student body, faculty, educational environment and facilities, postgraduate education, and continuous improvement. Ewha’s College of Pharmacy received high marks across all areas—including outcome-based curriculum management, practice-oriented education, faculty excellence and educational infrastructure, and comprehensive system for ongoing quality improvement—thereby earning the five-year accreditation.
- No.853
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- Date2026.03.04
- Views5331
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Ewha Holds 2025 Spring Commencement

Ewha Womans University held the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 23, conferring degrees on a total of 3,786 graduates, including 2,360 bachelor’s degrees, 1,255 master’s degrees, and 171 doctorates. President Hyang-Sook Lee, in her commencement address, emphasized the history of Ewha, which began as Korea’s first modern educational institution for women and has grown into a leading intellectual community with many pioneering and stellar achievements. The president also highlighted—on the occasion of the university’s 140th anniversary—the “Ewha spirit” that continues to challenge conventions, pursue innovation, and design a new future, stating that “the legacy of being ‘the first,’ engraved in Ewha’s history, is not merely a record of achievement but a unique legacy built together by the Ewha community—one that will serve as an unwavering standard and guide as you find your place in society.” This year’s graduates included 44 early graduates, 504 summa cum laude graduates, and 546 magna cum laude graduates, reflecting the outstanding academic achievements of the graduating class. Fourteen top students were selected to be honored from each college, and three—from the College of Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, and the College of Emerging Industry Convergence—achieved a perfect GPA of 4.3 out of 4.3, demonstrating exceptional talent and consistent dedication. The ceremony was also meaningful in its inclusiveness, as four students with disabilities and seven students from North Korea received bachelor’s degrees. The university’s global achievements were also evident, with 235 international graduates, including 76 receiving bachelor’s degrees, 143 master’s degrees, and 16 doctorates. Students from the Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP)—a scholarship program that provides full tuition and living expenses to outstanding women from developing countries—were also represented at this ceremony, with two receiving bachelor’s degrees, four master’s degrees, and two doctorates. EGPP is a flagship global program for nurturing female leaders that has been funding the education of talented women from developing countries since 2006. The university is launching the careers of graduates with strong academic capabilities and professional expertise through this commencement ceremony, thereby realizing its vision of nurturing women leaders who will drive change around the world.
- No.851
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- Date2026.02.26
- Views7360
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Faculty Lead Another Successful Study Abroad Program in Winter 2025

Faculty Lead Another Successful Study Abroad Program in Winter 2025 The Department of International Development Cooperation | The Department of History The faculty-led study abroad program for winter 2025, supported by the Office of International Affairs at Ewha Womans University, has successfully concluded. The program is an overseas learning initiative in which faculty members and enrolled students conduct joint classes and seminars with leading universities and institutions abroad during the break. It is a favorite with students, who can earn academic credit through seasonal courses or overseas credit transfers. Nine groups of 117 students representing eight departments participated in this year’s program, visiting major universities and institutions in North America and Asia to engage in field-based learning activities related to their majors, including joint classes, seminars, and site visits. The Department of Library & Information Science | The Division of Communication and Media The Department of International Development Cooperation organized trips to Washington, D.C., and New York, where students studied development finance and humanitarian policy at such renowned international organizations as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the United Nations while participating in alumni mentoring sessions to further clarify their career paths. The Department of History conducted field studies in Shanghai and Hangzhou and engaged in academic exchanges with local universities for a hands-on encounter with modern East Asian history, while the Department of Philosophy held comparative philosophy classes at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, facilitated discussions and provided guidance on short research papers. The Department of Library & Information Science visited the New York Public Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Meta to study digital archiving and data-driven information services. The Division of Communication and Media collaborated with Otsuma Women’s University in Japan and Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan to conduct research on photographic media and provide students with practical training related to Korean media content. The Department of Physics facilitated advanced basic science research through joint symposia with laboratories at major universities in Japan, while the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Hong Kong to explore research trends in next-generation materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). The Department of Architecture organized urban and architectural field studies and design workshops in Kanazawa and Toyama, Japan. The Department of Physics | The Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science The faculty-led study abroad program provided students with an opportunity to gain practical experiences that connect academic learning with the global community through field-based education customized for each discipline. The Office of International Affairs plans to continue expanding globally oriented, field-based education programs to make Ewha students more internationally competitive. The Department of Architecture
- No.849
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- Date2026.02.12
- Views9585

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