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Virscend University is a WSCUC-accredited university in Irvine, CA, which currently offers a STEM-designated MBA program.

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08/25/2026

Virscend University at the Evening Business Exchange 🤝

We were pleased to sponsor and host a booth at the Evening Business Exchange, an evening that brought together business leaders and professionals from across the Irvine community.

We welcomed guests at the booth and introduced them to Virscend University's academic programs and the partnership opportunities we offer local businesses.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us.

📞 (949) 502-6252
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.virscend.edu

08/16/2026

Welcome, Class of 2026 🎓

We were delighted to welcome our newest students at Virscend University's New Student Orientation on August 14.

Students met their faculty, connected with their classmates, and received an introduction to the academic year ahead. Orientation marks the beginning of each student's academic journey with us, and the formation of a new class within our university community.

📞 (949) 502-6252
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.virscend.edu

08/05/2026

Meet our Guest Lecturer: Dr. Shinyong (Shawn) Jung 🎓

We were honored to welcome Dr. Shinyong (Shawn) Jung, Associate Professor of Tourism, Event & Sport Management at Indiana University Indianapolis, as a guest lecturer for our MBA505 Marketing Management course.

With a career spanning international hospitality (Shepard, COEX Intercontinental Hotel) and academia at Purdue, Metro State Denver, and IU Indianapolis, Dr. Jung brought real world insight into Consumer & Business Markets and Integrated Marketing Communications.

Thank you, Dr. Jung, for sharing your expertise with our students!

📞 (949) 502-6252
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.virscend.edu

07/26/2026

Big milestone for the Virscend University SBIR Center!

We've published 24 articles in 2026 alone, building on 12 from 2025. That's 36 total articles and counting.

Our Center for Sustainable Business Innovation and Research continues to turn scholarly work into practical insight, connecting our students, faculty, and industry partners with real-world impact.

More to come in 2026. Stay tuned.

07/16/2026

Virscend University is pleased to announce that our Provost, Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, has been named among the 2026 Global 100 Influential Hospitality Educators by the International Hospitality Institute.

This distinction reflects Dr. Cobanoglu's sustained contributions to hospitality education through scholarly research, academic leadership, and the mentorship of students and faculty.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Cobanoglu on this achievement.

07/08/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Taioun Kim, Dean of Global College at Kyungsung University, and Ms. Zheng Huiling, Korean Representative of CQHE (Changchun Qi Hua Fan Ya Education & Technology Co., Ltd.), to our campus! Our President Dr. Robert Chi, Provost Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, and the Virscend team came together to explore exciting academic collaborations, including joint programs, student mobility, and faculty engagement. Looking forward to building meaningful partnerships that create new opportunities for students around the world. 🌍🎓

📞 (949) 502-6252
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.virscend.edu

07/04/2026

Today we celebrate the freedom, opportunity, and independence. It is a time to honor the past, appreciate the present, and look forward with hope for what lies ahead.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/30/2026

Last week, Virscend University joined the Irvine Chamber's Evening Business Exchange Mixer at the stunning Lamborghini Newport Beach. Two hours of meaningful conversations, new connections, and great energy with local business leaders and entrepreneurs across Orange County. Grateful to be part of such a vibrant community.

📞 (949) 502-6252
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.virscend.edu

06/19/2026

Virscend University was delighted to participate in the Celebrate Irvine 2026 & Mid-Year Economic Calibration event hosted by the Greater Irvine Chamber on June 11, 2026.

Our team had the opportunity to connect with local business leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders, sharing more about our academic programs, global partnerships, and international student initiatives. The event was a wonderful reminder of the value of strong connections between higher education, industry, and the broader community.

The Mid-Year Economic Calibration session also offered meaningful insights into regional economic trends and workforce needs, reinforcing our commitment to preparing the next generation of business leaders right here in Irvine.

Thank you to the Greater Irvine Chamber for bringing together such an inspiring group of changemakers. We look forward to continuing to play an active role in our community. 🤝

06/08/2026

Virscend University was proud to participate in NAFSA 2026 in Orlando, Florida, joining thousands of international education leaders and institutions from all over the world.

Our team held productive meetings focused on developing new academic partnerships, student exchange opportunities, study abroad programs, and collaborative research initiatives.

The conference also offered valuable insights into emerging trends in international higher education, from global mobility and student success to the growing role of artificial intelligence in academia.

We look forward to building on these conversations and creating new opportunities for our students and faculty worldwide. 🌍

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16490 Bake Pkwy
Irvine, CA
92618

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