This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Center on Chinese Education (CoCE) at Teachers College, Columbia University. Over the past quarter century, CoCE has hosted numerous delegations, visiting scholars, and exchange students from leading Chinese universities. Through its effort in academic research, training, and exchange, CoCE has strengthened the historic ties between Teachers College and China. During the week of October 13 – 18, 2025, CoCE will celebrate this important milestone with partners, alumni, and supporters through a series of academic events at Teachers College, Columbia University, including keynote speeches, lectures, symposia, book talks, and panel discussions.
Monday, October 13, Milbank Chapel
Morning Session (10:00 AM–12:00 PM):
Opening Ceremony
Inaugural Tsang-Gu Lecture featuring Prof. Weifang Min, Peking University
Afternoon Session (1:30-3:30 PM):
Book talk: Education and Economic Growth in the Specific Institutional Context of China by Prof. Weifang Min, Peking University
Panel Discussion: International Perspectives on Education and National Development, Panelists: Prof. Weifang Min (Peking University), Dean Jiang Kai, Peking University, Prof. Qiuheng Shi (Xiamen University), Prof. Henry Levin (Teachers College, Columbia University), and Prof. Dong Guo (Columbia University)
