KIMEP Students React to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Call It a Global Tragedy
ALMATY — A single gunshot in Utah silenced one of America’s loudest conservative voices — and the echo reached all the way to Almaty. Charlie Kirk, 30, founder of Turning
In Memory of Dr. Sungju Park-Kang
October 14, 1977 – October 1, 2025It is with deep sorrow that we note the passing of Dr. Sungju Park-Kang, a distinguished Senior Research Fellow at the DPRK Strategic Research
Fantastic Mr. Fox on the Football Field: Sky Cinema by KIMEP Geeks Opens the Fall
On Sept. 11, KIMEP University’s football field turned into an open-air cinema when KIMEP Geeks and Art Revolution hosted Sky Cinema, their first joint event to welcome students back for…
The Valkyrie Spirit: Ambition, Discipline, and the Future of Women’s Flag Football
Valkyrie, the first women’s flag football team in Kazakhstan, is rewriting the rules of what women’s sports can look like. Formed at KIMEP University, the team is more than just
City on the Start Line: Almaty Marathon Brings Together Thousands of Runners
The first runners gathered before sunrise. Shoelaces were tied tightly. Sneaker soles beat relentlessly on the dry pavement in the early morning, as runners warmed up and volunteers stood at
Is Common Language Always Common Ground?
When I chose KIMEP University, I was drawn in by what I considered an interesting, unique premise: a US-style liberal arts education, taught fully in English, in the heart of
The Not-So-New Academic Building
It is the first day of classes. The sun is high over Almaty, at 32 degrees Celsius, according to the Weather app. By around 10 a.m., a student finally steps
Meet the new Dean of CSS, Jason Gainous
In Fall 2025, Professor Jason Gainous joined KIMEP University as Dean of the College of Social Sciences. KIMEP Voice asked him about his academic background, impressions of Kazakhstan, and plans
University marks end of year with 32nd Graduation Ceremony
On a scorching May afternoon, when the weather in Almaty felt more like summer than spring, KIMEP students were preoccupied with more than just the heat. May 17, 2025, the
President Bang Meets Students To Discuss Tuition Fee Increase
In a response to growing student frustration, KIMEP University President Dr. Chan Young Bang met with students and faculty to discuss a proposed 14.5% tuition increase and the university’s financial