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
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
Cole Lee Russing Named New Chair of Media and Communication Department at KIMEP
Cole Lee Russing has been appointed Chair of the Media and Communication Department at KIMEP University, transitioning from his previous role as Assistant Professor.
CSS Introduces Two New Minors for Fall Semester
When KIMEP University students returned from summer break this fall, they were greeted with more than just new classmates and fresh syllabi.
Women of Kimep
International Women’s Day will occur on Saturday, March 8. Last year, Kazakhstan saw a surge in flower imports just before the noted date, as people offered bouquets as a way…
New Faculty Members Arrived at KIMEP
Four new professors joined KIMEP University this January, opening up new classes in the Bang College of Business and the College of Social Sciences. They join about 110 faculty on
Dr. Bridges Joins KIMEP as New Dean of Student Affairs
The new dean of student affairs has officially started at KIMEP University, bringing over two decades of experience in higher education and a commitment to fostering collaboration and growth across
Q&A with Saya Zhaxylyk
We stood in a corridor of the Valikhanov Building, near the Conference Hall on the second floor. Saya Zhaxylyk said the room resembled the leader’s archetype. Serious and determined. She
A philosophical approach to life
Challenge conventional thinking and embrace intellectual freedom was the guiding message at KIMEP University hosted Philosophy Day on Nov. 8 “It’s rare to stop and think in today’s fast-paced world,”