(VOVworld) – Students from John Hopkins University (JHU) will be able to study one semester at the University of Havana, according to a co-operation agreement signed Monday between the two universities.

At the University of Havana, from left: Rafael Cox Alomar, professor at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law; Law School Dean Shelley Broderick; Mary Cheh, D.C. Ward 3 council member; and James Lyons, former interim president of UDC (Photo: Jocelyn Lyons)

Lori Citti, JHU Director of Study Abroad, said the new program responds to increasing interest in Cuba among American scholars and students. It is part of the Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA) launched by John Hopkins University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, and the University of Pennsylvania. During their studies in Cuba, American students will enrol in Spanish language classes, cultural studies courses, and exchange programs with Cuban students.