The U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University forges academic, business, and cultural partnerships between Bryant University and higher learning institutions, business enterprises, and governmental offices in China.

Established in March 2005, Dr. Hong Yang, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at Bryant and a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, is its founding director.

SPOTLIGHTS Golden Jasmine Chinese Film Festival Boomtown Beijing   北京沸腾 Saturday, May 10, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. Location: Janikies Theater Screening is free and open to the general public.

This timely documentary brings the camera into the daily life of four Beijing residents, a taxi driver, a young boy, a city cleaner and a partially blind athlete, witnessing their joys and tears of pursuing their Olympic dreams and reflecting their subtle yet vital contribution to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. More...

STARTALK Chinese Language and Culture Summer Programs
For middle and high school students (full)
For K-12 teachers (full)

China International Internship: Summer 2008
Application deadline extended to April 4

Summer Chinese Course for Smithfield High School Students
Course flyer (pdf)
Application and payment form (pdf)
Application for special student status (pdf)