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Ewha Enters the Top 200 in 12 Subjects in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Ewha Enters the Top 200 in 12 Subjects in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 On Wednesday, March 12, the global university ranking organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. In the ranking, Ewha University achieved significant progress with 12 academic subjects placed among the world’s top 200. This marks the addition of seven subjects to the list compared to the previous year, showcasing Ewha's outstanding research capabilities and academic excellence on the international stage. Ewha demonstrated remarkable academic excellence in this year’s QS rankings, earning a spot within the global top 100 in four subjects. The university was ranked in the 51-100 range for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies, Nursing, and Library and Information; and Education and Training, in particular, achieved an impressive 63rd place, securing a strong standing within the top 100. In addition, Ewha made it into the 101-200 range for a total of eight subjects; the 101-150 range for five subjects, consisting of Art and Design, English Language and Literature, Linguistics, Modern Languages, and Social Policy and Administration; and the 151-200 range for three subjects, consisting of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Communication and Media Studies, and Sociology. The rankings signify a recognition of Ewha’s academic excellence across various disciplines. This achievement reflects the success of Ewha's strategic support policies for promising academic fields, further enhancing its international reputation as a research-intensive university. Based on its global recognition for such varied disciplines, Ewha has strengthened the foundation for fostering talented individuals with a global competitive edge. Building on this success, Ewha plans to strengthen its global competitiveness by creating a world-class research environment and establishing “first-mover research leadership.” Furthermore, the university aims to actively expand international joint research and academic collaborations, promote interdisciplinary and convergent research encompassing various academic fields at Ewha, and realize the vision of “Ewha Leading the Era of Great Transformation through Inclusive Innovation.” Through these efforts, Ewha will further solidify its position as a research-oriented university.
- No.787
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- Date2025.03.14
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100th Anniversary Performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the Division of English Language and Literature

100th Anniversary Performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the Division of English Language and Literature To commemorate the centennial of the Division of English Language and Literature, a special performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was held from March 6 (Thu.) to March 8 (Sat.) at the ECC Youngsan Theater. Rooted in Ewha Haktang’s humanities program of 1910, the division was established as an independent department in 1925 with the founding of Ewha College, since serving as a key pillar of Ewha’s academic tradition over the past century. To celebrate its centennial, the division hosted the 100th Anniversary International Academic Conference last October and has planned a series of commemorative events, beginning with this theatrical production. This production was a collaborative effort involving both alumnae and current students, led by BEINGS, the division’s English-language theater group. BEINGS has a distinguished history and legacy in English-language theater, having staged Korea’s first English-language play, Ivanhoe, in 1930 and Shakespeare’s The Tempest in 1986 to mark Ewha Womans University’s centennial. This year’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, often cited as one of Shakespeare’s top five plays, was a modern reimagining interpreted through the lens of year 2025. Professor Tae Kyeong Kang from the Division of English Language and Literature, who served as the performance coordinator, described it as “a song of the search for harmony amidst the great turmoil of strife and animosity in the human realm, juxtaposed against discord and conflict in the realm of nature, and a cyclical dance weaving together life and theater.” This production was a meaningful collaboration that brought together alumnae spanning four decades from the Incoming Classes of 1984 to 2024, with active participation from many BEINGS graduates who are now thriving as professionals in the performing arts sector. Notably, this was the first performance staged at the newly inaugurated Youngsan Theater, which opened last December as a professional performance venue. Located on the fourth basement level of the ECC, Youngsan Theater is equipped with cutting-edge theatrical technology and infrastructure. The venue is expected to enhance the overall viewing experience while providing students with firsthand exposure to a professional theater setting. The centennial celebrations will continue with the 100th Anniversary Joint Exhibition at the ECC Daesan Gallery, co-hosted by the Ewha History Museum and Yeonghakhoe (Alumnae Association of the Division of English Language and Literature), from April 24 to the end of May. On May 23, the Centennial Commemoration Ceremony and a Future Vision Forum will be held to offer an opportunity to reflect on the division’s century-long legacy.
- No.785
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- Date2025.03.11
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University Health Service Center Relocated and Renovated at the Student Union Building

The University Health Service Center (led by Director Hyesook Park) has relocated to the first floor of the Student Union Building and undergone a complete renovation. With this relocation and renewal, the University Health Service Center is now able to provide health management services with improved accessibility in a more comfortable environment. The relocation has enhanced efficiency by consolidating all services into a single space. In particular, moving from the basement to the ground floor has created a brighter and more comfortable environment. Additionally, the center’s new location in Room 110-2 (formerly the computer lab) on the first floor of the Student Union Building, next to Shinhan Bank, has significantly improved accessibility and ease of use for students, faculty, and staff. Director Park stated, “With the improved accessibility of the University Health Service Center, we expect more members of the Ewha community will begin to use our services. We hope this will provide tangible benefits in health promotion and preventive care.” She added, “Going forward, the center will continue to offer various programs and support to provide even better health management services.” The University Health Service Center was established in April 1956 with the aim to improve the health of the Ewha community through health management, medical care, and health education. For 69 years, it has faithfully served as a guardian of the health of the Ewha family. Currently, the center is equipped to provide health and medical services with a clinic, examination room, pharmacy, health care room, and health education room. It also offers primary care, consultations, a rest area, and various vaccinations—including those for hepatitis, cervical cancer, shingles, and influenza—along with general and student health checkups. In addition, with the recent support of Ewha Womans University Medical Center (EUMC), the University Health Service Center has introduced new blood pressure monitors and body measurement devices while replacing and upgrading its outdated body composition analyzers, thereby further enhancing the quality of its medical services. The University Health Service Center operates on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and students, faculty, and staff are required to present their student ID or staff ID to use the services. Students enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Program, which is Ewha’s student healthcare service, can access basic medical services such as medical consultations, medication administration, treatments, counseling, and travel clinics with full coverage. Additional services, including diagnostic tests for disease, vaccinations, and the issuance of medical certificates, are available with partial coverage. Appointments for various services can be made online at http://ehealth.ewha.ac.kr/.
- No.783
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- Date2025.03.10
- Views72749
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College of Music Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary with the “Ewha Giving Thanks” Concerts in the U.S.

Founded in 1925 as Korea’s first music department, the College of Music at Ewha celebrated its centennial with commemorative concerts titled “Ewha Giving Thanks” at Lancaster Methodist Church and Carnegie Hall in New York, from March 1 (Sat.) to 2 (Sun.). Since its establishment in 1925, the College of Music has been at the forefront of change, taking on new challenges such as Gugak (Korean traditional music) education, the training of female musicians, opera productions, and the formation of an orchestra ensemble. In 1950, Professor Kim Ja-Kyung of the Department of Voice became the first Korean to hold a solo recital at Carnegie Hall. The college has continued its record of innovative growth, including the establishment of Korea's first female orchestra. The concerts served as a stage to reflect on the musical achievements of the College of Music over the past 100 years and to pave the way for the next century. On Saturday, March 1, a heartfelt performance unfolded at Lancaster Methodist Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the church that dispatched Alice R. Appenzeller to Korea, the first Westerner born in Korea and the founder of Ewha College. Also the sixth principal of Ewha Haktang, Appenzeller dedicated herself to Ewha through efforts such as fundraising for the establishment and development of the Sinchon campus. It was through her efforts that the College of Music was founded, and this concert was held as a tribute to her devotion. On Sunday, March 2, a special performance took place at Carnegie Hall in New York, a stage of dreams for performers worldwide. The event drew a full house of 600 attendees, including alumnae and supporters from the International Foundation for Ewha Womans University (IFEWU) and across the U.S. The College of Music donated the entire proceeds from the Carnegie Hall performance to Lancaster Methodist Church and two other New York-based organizations: I Have a Dream, an educational group offering hope to marginalized communities, and Education Through Music, an organization focused on providing music education to underprivileged groups, thereby practicing Ewha’s spirit of sharing and service. In addition, to commemorate the founding of Ewha, the College of Music will hold the “100th Anniversary Concert of the College of Music,” featuring all of its departments, on Wednesday, May 21 at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall. In addition to the concert, the college plans to organize a series of special and enriching centennial events to celebrate this milestone.
- No.781
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- Date2025.03.07
- Views73556
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2025 Matriculation Ceremony and “Welcome to Ewha” Event Held for New Students

On Friday, February 28, at 10 AM, Ewha held the 2025 matriculation ceremony at Welch-Ryang Auditorium to welcome a total of 3,819 new students. In her address, President Hyang-Sook Lee congratulated the new students on embarking on their new journey at Ewha and remarked, “As a leading institution for nurturing global women leaders, Ewha is committed to fostering your growth into individuals with outstanding talents.” She announced that, in line with the vision of “Leading the Era of Great Transformation through Inclusive Innovation,” Ewha plans to build a future-oriented Ewha-specific education model, provide AI training programs tailored to each discipline such as the “AI 4 All Ewha” program, promote human-centric values, and spearhead changes. President Lee encouraged the incoming students to dream big as they prepare for the future, while taking on and overcoming challenges with heartfelt faith in the Ewha Spirit. The ceremony proceeded with the introduction of key faculty members, a musical performance by the Ewha Brass Ensemble, and a special choral performance by the Ewha male professors’ choir. Student representatives Gyu-won Kim from the College of Pharmacy and Nguyen Le Bao Tran, an Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) scholarship recipient from the College of Business Administration, delivered speeches on behalf of the Incoming Class of 2025, expressing their aspirations to thrive as members of Ewha Womans University. The event concluded with the singing of the school anthem and a benediction. Following the matriculation ceremony, new students attended “Welcome to Ewha,” a talk-show- style event designed to help them adapt to university life. To commemorate the occasion, the Office of Student Affairs distributed welcome kits to the Incoming Class of 2025, featuring a specially-designed snake plush toy, the I@EWHA guidebook, and various souvenirs.
- No.779
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- Date2025.03.04
- Views74589
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2024 Ewha Winter Volunteers Embody Ewha’s Spirit of Sharing and Service

The 2024 Ewha Winter Volunteers have returned after engaging in volunteer activities during the winter break across various destinations at home and abroad, putting Ewha’s spirit of sharing and service into action. A total of 128 members of the Domestic Education Volunteer Team were dispatched to 21 institutions nationwide for two separate sessions, each lasting five days, from January 6 (Mon.) to 10 (Fri.) and from January 13 (Mon.) to 17 (Fri.). The volunteers conducted educational programs, which were developed by the Volunteers Program Planning Team for younger children and adolescents at elementary schools and community centers for children and youths, focusing on their physical, mental, and social well-being. In addition, they provided team-specific programs on topics such as the climate crisis, green growth, and artificial intelligence. Their activities also included arts and sports sessions, academic tutoring, and mentoring. The Overseas Education Volunteer Team visited the Ewha Social Services Center located in the Pochentong district of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for nine days from January 18 (Sat.) to 26 (Sun.), carrying out educational programs on personal hygiene and health. The Ewha Social Services Center in Cambodia was established in 2012 as the first overseas social services center of any South Korean university, with the aim of practicing the Ewha values of service and sharing while making contributions to society. Ewha implements the values of sharing and service based on Christian values in real-world settings through a variety of volunteer programs, ensuring that Ewha students grow into leaders who will promote a more inclusive society. Since sending its first volunteer team in 2000, the Ewha Volunteer Team has selected volunteers among Ewha students to engage in activities across various regions both domestically and internationally during the summer and winter vacations each year. Through over 20 years of dedicated practice and service, the Ewha Volunteer Team received the Presidential Citation at the Seventh National Rural Talent Sharing Awards in 2022, while the 2024 Ewha Summer Winter Volunteers’ activities in Cambodia were selected as an “Outstanding Overseas Volunteer Program Developed by Universities” organized by the Korean University Council for Social Service (KUCSS), thereby widely promoting Ewha’s values of sharing and service.
- No.777
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- Date2025.02.28
- Views70335
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2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony Held

On Monday, February 24, at 2 PM, Ewha hosted the 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony at Welch-Ryang Auditorium, conferring degrees upon a total of 3,507 graduates, including 2,189 bachelor’s, 1,179 master’s, and 139 doctoral recipients. In the presidential address, President Hyang-Sook Lee extended her heartfelt congratulations and encouragements to the graduates, saying “I hope each of you will cherish this accomplishment and boldly journey toward even loftier goals.” She emphasized the importance of embodying the Ewha Spirit, a commitment to leading societal progress and fostering change, to take an active role in shaping a better future through self-directed endeavors. She also encouraged their growth into inclusive and innovative leaders, commitment to the values of sharing and service based on the Christian spirit in fulfilling their social responsibilities as intellectuals, and pursuit of ceaseless personal and professional development through lifelong passion and learning. President Lee concluded by reaffirming Ewha’s dedication to supporting its graduates’ aspirations and pledging that, under the vision of “Ewha Leading the Era of Great Transformation through Inclusive Innovation,” the university will ensure the sustainability of its values as a prestigious global institution and a treasured social asset of Korea. At the commencement ceremony, representatives from each college's undergraduate graduates, along with master's degree recipients from 15 graduate schools and doctoral degree recipients from four graduate schools, ascended the stage to receive their degrees. Among the undergraduate graduates, Won-ji Choi from the Department of Psychology, at just 21 years old, was recognized as both the youngest graduate and the valedictorian. Additionally, two students with disabilities and eight students of North Korean defector backgrounds were honored for their graduation. Notably, Vietnamese international student Nguyen Thi Anh was recognized as the youngest doctoral graduate, while Hui-yeong Baek from the Division of Kinesiology and Sports Studies stood out as the oldest doctoral graduate. A total of 192 international students, comprising 89 undergraduate and 103 graduate (master's and doctoral) students, also earned their diplomas. Among them were 12 recipients of the Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) scholarship, a prestigious initiative designed to select talented women from developing nations and provide them with full tuition coverage and living expenses. Numerous EGPP graduates have excelled academically and subsequently pursued successful careers or higher academic degrees both in Korea and abroad, demonstrating the expertise they developed at Ewha.
- No.775
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- Date2025.02.25
- Views41761
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Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Opens New K-MOOC Courses for the 2025 Academic Year

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Opens New K-MOOC Courses for the 2025 Academic Year Ewha newly launched four classes in the Korean Massive Open Online Course (K-MOOC) for the new semester. As part of the “Leading University of K-MOOC Phase 3” project, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (led by Director Kyu Yon Lim) is spurring on the development of courses not only in conventional specialist fields such as education and law, but also in interdisciplinary areas within emerging technologies and industries, including artificial intelligence, electrical/electronic engineering, and applied arts. For the first semester of 2025, the newly-launched K-MOOC courses are as follows: “Positive Psychology Counseling” by Professor Insoo Oh (Education); “Civil Life and Law” by Professor Eulo Seo (Law); “Medical AI & Law” by Professor Won Bok Lee (Law); and “Digital Storytelling in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” by Professor Hye Won Han (Content Convergence/Scranton Honors Program). In this semester, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will operate 35 courses on K-MOOC (https://www.kmooc.kr/view/course/institution/ewhak), including the new additions. Among these, 27 courses are eligible for academic credit at Ewha, with Ewha students permitted to take up to nine credits per semester, not exceeding 20 percent of their total graduation requirements. In addition to enrolled students, any potential participant can sign up as a K-MOOC member and access these courses for free. Now into the third year of the “Leading University of K-MOOC Phase 3” project in 2025, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning plans to develop specialized courses in business, economics, and social sciences, integrating emerging technologies and industries from the electrical and electronics sectors. Ewha is broadening educational frontiers by offering a diverse range of courses that combine its traditional areas of academic excellence with emerging technologies and industries. Furthermore, by expanding the reach of its educational content, Ewha aims to establish a pioneering model for innovation in higher education while contributing to the social sharing of knowledge. With a focus on strengthening the utilization of advanced educational platforms such as K-MOOC, Ewha will continue to foster a student-centered learning experience and prepare for the AI-driven future.
- No.773
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- Date2025.02.13
- Views46450
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Ewha Womans University Inaugurates 18th President, Hyang-Sook Lee

Ewha Womans University held the inauguration ceremony for its 18th President, Hyang-Sook Lee, on January 24, 2025 (Fri.), at Kim Young-ui Hall. The event was a distinguished affair, with over 1,000 esteemed guests in attendance, including foreign diplomats from various countries, university presidents from leading institutions, prominent figures from research organizations, and government officials. Also present were Chairperson Chang Myong-Sue of the Ewha Womans University Board of Trustees, former and current university presidents, alumnae, and students, all gathered to commemorate this momentous occasion. The ceremony commenced with a prayer led by University Chaplain Sunhee Ahn, followed by a Scripture reading delivered by President Lee Myung Kyung of the Ewha Alumnae Association. Chairperson Chang Myong-Sue underscored the profound significance of the inauguration ceremony, describing it as an opportune moment for the Ewha community to contemplate the university’s founding principles and resolutely reaffirm its dedication to future advancement. The event culminated in the formal appointment of President Hyang-Sook Lee, who was presented with the official appointment certificate and the symbolic Key to Ewha. President Hyang-Sook Lee, who will guide Ewha Womans University for the next four years starting February 1, shared her vision of “Ewha leading the era of great transformation through inclusive innovation” during her oath of office. In her inaugural speech, the President declared, “Through creative and inclusive innovation, Ewha will create people-centered values and lead the changes of this era of massive technological transformation.” She outlined six key policies to bring this vision to life: 1) Establishing first-mover research leadership, 2) Creating a model for future education in response to AI, 3) Innovating administrative systems and enhancing campus infrastructure, 4) Enhancing Ewha’s brand value and global status, 5) Establishing a system for sustainable financial growth, and 6) Enhancing the research and clinical capabilities of Ewha Womans University Medical Center (EUMC) while elevating its global competitiveness. Additionally, she highlighted how “Ewha as a social asset” has played a pivotal role in driving national competitiveness over its 139-year history, reaffirming her commitment to fostering national development by cultivating creative future talent for the digital age and advancing world-class research and development. She also shared her ambition that, by “harnessing the core values of creativity and challenge, excellence and innovation, cooperation and companionship, sustainability, and sharing and service, we will aim to create a new Ewha to embark on a journey toward a new era.” President Hyang-Sook Lee, the first president of Ewha Womans University with a background in science and technology, earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from Ewha, followed by a Ph.D. in mathematics from Northwestern University in the United States. As a leading researcher in cryptography, she became the first female president of the Korean Mathematical Society. Additionally, she has held prominent positions, including serving as a board member of the National Research Foundation of Korea, the National Research Council of Science & Technology, and the Institute for Basic Science. Since her return to Ewha Womans University in 1995, she has made significant contributions to the development of both her department and the university, serving as Director of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Vice President of Research, and Director of the Industry-Academia Collaboration Foundation . In November of last year, she was elected as the 18th President through a direct election and the appointment by the Board of Trustees. Her term commenced on February 1, 2025, and will span four years, concluding on January 31, 2029. Following the inauguration ceremony, a celebratory luncheon took place at Lee Sam-bong Hall and Conference Hall in the ECC building, and Jinseonmi-gwan. Celebrating Ewha Womans University’s 139th anniversary, the event stood as a momentous occasion, symbolizing the university’s commitment to a new era of progress and innovation under the leadership of its new president. [Full transcript of the 18th President Hyang-Sook Lee’s inaugural address in Korean | English]
- No.771
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- Date2025.01.24
- Views92391
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Thirteen Laboratories at Ewha Womans University Certified as Exemplary Laboratories in Safety Management in 2024

Thirteen Laboratories at Ewha Womans University Certified as Exemplary Laboratories in Safety Management in 2024 Ewha Womans University demonstrated its exemplary capability for laboratory safety management as 13 laboratories obtained certification from the Ministry of Science and ICT under the Certification of Exemplary Laboratories in Safety Management program in 2024. The Certification of Exemplary Laboratories in Safety Management program aims to improve the safety management level of laboratories at universities and research organizations based in Korea and to spread the model standards of laboratory safety management. The certification is available to approximately 83,000 laboratories and is granted to laboratories which pass an assessment by experts. The 2024 assessment took place in August and examined each laboratory’s compliance with 29 requirements in three fields such as a system for a safe laboratory environment, safety-related activities, and safety awareness. At Ewha Womans University, 13 laboratories—Bio & Nano Electro-mechanics Lab, Polymeric Biomaterials Lab, Sustainable Catalysis Lab, Laboratory of Integrative Organismal Protistology, Common Equipment Room, Environmental Electrochemistry Laboratory, Cell Biointerface Engineering Laboratory, NanoBio Engineering Lab, Center for Infectious Disease Treatment & Control, Genome Integrity & Structural Biology Lab, Department of Biochemistry, and Laboratory of Nano Imaging—obtained the certification. The number of certified laboratories has almost doubled from 2023. Ewha Womans University has constantly worked to improve laboratory safety through regular inspections, thorough safety assessment, self-inspections, and safety education. In addition, Ewha’s Exemplary Laboratory Safety program to reward outstanding laboratories in safety management has been in place since 2009 as part of the university’s continued efforts to establish an advanced research environment.
- No.769
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- Date2025.01.20
- Views91479

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