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Language at a higher standard<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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You will be amazed by what you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Chinese Language Flagship Program at the University of Rhode Island is one of eight unique programs in the United States where students can progress from a beginner level to professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese. With a community of expert faculty, fellow students of all levels, and staff providing support every step of the way, you will feel confident and prepared as you venture into the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a Chinese Flagship Program student you will complete majors in Chinese and the major of your choice. Flagship students are pursuing degrees in everything from textile marketing to psychology, and from biomedical engineering to economics. You will develop advanced discipline-specific Chinese skills, cross-cultural understanding, and real-world work experience in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact us at flagship@etal.uri.edu <\/a>if you would like to schedule a visit!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program Highlights & News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Trio of URI students traveling next year as Boren Scholarship recipients ’26<\/h2>

Hannah White, Meadow Sherlock and Phoebe Nichols will attend the National Chengchi University in Taiwan.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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URI honors 2026 Asian Cultural Ambassadors<\/h2>

A recap of the annual celebration to build understanding, interest of Asian\/Pacific cultures at URI, including Flagship student nominee Jason Chen.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Experience in Taiwan broadens horizons <\/h2>

URI Chinese Flagship students become fluent in Chinese and gain valuable job and cultural experience through the international internship program.
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Chinese Language Program Celebrates the End of the 25-26 Academic Year \n<\/h2>

The Chinese Language Department and Flagship program holds two events to showcase the talent of their students. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Four URI students headed to Taiwan as recipients of Boren Scholarship ’25\n<\/h2>

Priyanka Shanker, Annie Liang, Anashelly Herrera, and Carolyn Rohr will spend the 2025-26 academic year studying in Taiwan.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Chinese Flagship Program alum uncovers world of opportunity <\/h2>

Looking for a global career, Derek Murphy \u201920 has found it in U.S. foreign service

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Alumni Scholars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Emily Hadfield<\/h2>

“You get the sense that you can do anything. After graduation, I see not just a job, but a life filled with new challenges.”<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Samuel Browne<\/h2>

“Studying a language at URI is more than just a major. It is all about proficiency and being able to use the language.”<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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\"Lauren<\/div>

Lauren Buchholz<\/h2>

“Anyone can study Chinese if they are willing to put in the time; the language simply requires a lot of contact hours to master.”<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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