From left: Karen Boroff when signing Mou. Luis Salgado Alvarez de Sotomayor, vice-president of UPM internalization; Hector Rosada Vega; assistant to Isabel Ortiz, vice-president of the North American region.
Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business recently signed a transformative, faculty-led program in 2025 Spring Break, focusing on its core business course: organizational action. The program, held at the University of Politicnica de Madrid (UPM) in Spain and led by Dr. Dean Emerita Karen Borov, provides students with an immersive international experience, combining academic rigours with cultural exploration. Borov, now a Madrid Fulbright scholar, led students intensive coursework that week, experiencing life as Madrilijos. The program was also supported by Dr. Hector Rozadavega, director of the Institute for International Business at Stillman School.
The programme has led to a groundbreaking memorandum between Seton Hall and UPM. This partnership aims to not only promote interaction between faculty, staff and students, but also to promote collaborative research and publication opportunities. In QS World University Rankings 2025, Madrid Universidad Politecnica de Madrid is the top of the Spanish Institute of Technology and ranks in the top 25% of institutions around the world. Potential future initiatives include joint academic certificates in areas such as engineering and entrepreneurship, as well as further strengthening Seton Hall’s global academic footprint.
“This contract is a natural extension of the work we did through a faculty-led program in Madrid,” Borov said. “Our students have had the opportunity to engage with UPM faculty and business leaders in Spain, broaden their perspectives and to deepen their understanding of organizational behavior in a global context. We are excited about the future potential in both faculty and student collaboration.”
Assistant Provost Dr. Mary Kate Nartos highlighted how the partnership aligns with Seton Hall’s broader international strategy. “The collaboration with UPM is a key step in expanding our global partnership with top universities at Seton Hall. It aligns well with the new membership of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and strategic goals to increase engagement with European academic and research institutions,” she said.
Lozada-Vega, a key leader in Stillman School’s study abroad and exchange programmes, emphasized the value of such a partnership for students. “This kind of international experience equips students with all majors with the global capabilities needed to excel in today’s interconnected business world. The new partnership with UPM opens the door for more students to study abroad, engage in intercultural business projects and collaborate with fellow European universities.”
“The agreement highlights Seton Hall’s commitment to strengthening global education and student learning through meaningful international partnerships,” said Dr. Dean Joyce Stroser of Stillman School. “As universities continue to expand their global reach, collaborations like this will play a key role in preparing students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.”
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