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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
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Columbus State President Dr. Stuart Rayfield travels to South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea () — Dr. Stuart Rayfield has taken plenty of business trips in her time as Columbus State University President, but this was her first time travelling to South Korea on behalf of CSU. 'I'm here from June 1st, we left on the 1st and arrived on the 2nd and we leave on the 11th. And I'm already thinking about what it's like when I'm come back to South Korea,' said Rayfield. Her mission in South Korea was to expand CSU's relationship with multiple South Korean institutes. President Rayfield met with two universities and the K-Entrepreneur Institute. K-Entrepreneur actually has a unique story, because it was once an elementary school. The school became a business school because some of the country's most successful alumni. 'The founders of LG, Samsung and GS all went to the same elementary school at around the same time,' said Rayfield. While South Korea and Columbus are worlds apart, Dr. Rayfield explained there are some powerful lessons she's learned about leadership. 'They're really all founded on servant leadership,' said Rayfield. 'That has been really meaningful conversations to be able to connect what we do in Columbus, Georgia and the values of what's important to us.' Several students and CSU faculty also travelled to South Korea along with Dr. Rayfield. The group has visited multiple cultural stops that included Buddhist temples, national landmarks and schools. It was also undeniable to see how the CSU students world view expanded on this trip. 'So the students got to talk about what we're some of their expectations coming to Korea and what have their experiences been like since they've been here,' Rayfield said. 'It's one of the most powerful things of this trip…was sitting there during this trip during that hour long bus ride and hearing from students.' Dr. Rayfield realized in just these few days in South Korea how important the international relationship is between the Peach State and South Korea. 'South Korea is the 3rd largest foreign investor in the state of Georgia,' Rayfield said. 'We have an opportunity to build some great relationships and I look forward to that.' Dr. Rayfield ends her visit in South Korea on June 11th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
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Columbus State Cougars making connections in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (WRBL) – While most Columbus State University students aren't in class this summer, some students and CSU President Dr. Stuart Rayfield are in South Korea. In this foreign exchange program they are learning about South Korean culture first CSU contingent is spending 10 days in South Korea. Dr. Rayfield went to South Korea to look for new academic and economic opportunities with a focus on the country's direct investment in Georgia. South Korea is one of the top five investors in the Peach State. June 6th is also Korean Memorial Day. It's a holiday dedicated to honor the soldiers and civilians that died in war, specifically the Korean War. Dr. Rayfield says this trip and holiday underlines the importance of the partnership between the U.S. and South Korea. 'It really puts a lot into perspective how important our relationship is with South Korea,' Dr. Rayfield said. 'It's not just a military connection or relationship. It's an economic relationship. It's a cultural relationship. So being here today specifically and earlier this week they had their SNAP election. Just really felt a sense of pride in the community and a sense of love of country.' This is Dr. Rayfield's first time to visit South Korea, and she plans to meet up with the CSU students in South Korea this weekend. The CSU contingent plans to return back to the Fountain City on June 11th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Health
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LIVE NOW: Miracle Riders announce plans for 2025 miracle ride
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Charity group the Miracle Riders are hosting a news conference to announce their plans for the dates and theme for the 2025 Miracle Ride supporting the Columbus State University's Nursing School. Watch the conference live in the video player above. Speakers for the event include CSU President Dr. Stuart Rayfield, Dr. Margie Yates, Dean, CSU College of Education and Health Professions, Scott Ressmeyer, Co-owner of Country's Barbecue, and the Miracle Riders, David Levine, M.D., Neonatology Associates of Columbus The Miracle Riders have supported the CSU School of Nursing since 2021, when they established a multi-year fundraising goal of $1 million to enhance the school's pediatric nursing program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
