Yung Wing A Lasting Legacy of Yale in China

Description

DescriptionYung Wing, Yale College Class of 1854, holds the distinction of being the first Chinese person to graduate from an American university. The rest of his life was no less storied. Passionate about development in China, he was responsible for strengthening ties between the United States (US) and China. His ‘Chinese Educational Mission’ allowed many young Chinese to study in the US including at Yale and they, in turn, made a significant impact upon their return to China. Long before Yale-NUS College, Yale already had a close and historic relationship with Asia, much of which can be traced back to Yung Wing.

Learn about the fascinating life of Yung Wing from his grandson, Frank Yung at this Saga Rector’s Tea session moderated by Yale-NUS College Associate Professor of Science (Life Sciences) and the Rector of Saga College Hoon Eng Khoo.CreatorYale-NUS CollegeDate18-MAR-2022FormatVideoLanguageEnglishLength01:10:26PublisherYale-NUS CollegeLocationSingapore

Identifiers

SubjectA Lasting Legacy of Yale in ChinaKeywordLegacyEducationYale

Related To

CollectionVideosLectures and TalksRector's Tea SessionsPlaceYale-NUS Saga CollegePersonYung WingFrank YungOrganisationYale-NUS College