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ɫ����’s European campus celebrated a milestone this year, marking its 35th anniversary in Metz, France, with events that honored its legacy and looked ahead to its next chapter.

On June 30 in Metz, ɫ���� President Ángel Cabrera joined Metz Mayor François Grosdidier and regional leaders to celebrate ’s role as a hub for international learning and collaboration and to announce plans to expand capacity to serve more students. The City of Metz announced the generous transfer of the property currently occupied to ɫ����-Europe for the sale of 1 euro. The event highlighted the enduring partnership between ɫ���� and the City of Metz, as well as the program’s importance to both the Institute’s strategic plan and the transatlantic relationship between France and the United States. 

As part of the June commemoration, ɫ���� signed new Memorandums of Understanding with the University of North ɫ���� and Universidad Pontificia Comillas to enable more students to study at ɫ����-Europe. This collaboration opens doors for more students across the University System of ɫ���� to benefit from international learning experiences in Metz.

Then, on Aug. 27, ɫ����-Europe brought together ɫ���� students, faculty, and local partners to honor the past and look toward the future. 

“This anniversary is not only a chance to celebrate what ɫ����-Europe has accomplished over the past 35 years, but also to build on that foundation,” said Cabrera. “Thousands of ɫ���� students have grown as global leaders here, and we’re committed to expanding those opportunities to many more.” 

Founded in 1990, ɫ����-Europe (previously known as ɫ����-Lorraine) has become the flagship of the Institute’s international initiatives and a vital part of its strategic plan. Since its opening, more than 13,000 students have participated in at the Metz campus. In 2021, a cohort of 50 students was the first to participate in the program, beginning their ɫ���� careers at the European campus. 

“ɫ����-Europe has grown into a model of international education and collaboration,” said Abdallah Ougazzaden, president of ɫ����-Europe. “Over the past 35 years, we have built lasting partnerships and created unique opportunities for students that connect ɫ���� with Europe and beyond. As we enter this new chapter, our focus remains on enriching the student experience and strengthening our role as a bridge between cultures, institutions, and industries.”

Looking ahead, ɫ���� aims to expand the number of students who take advantage of these opportunities — preparing graduates with the global perspective needed to lead in a connected world.

ɫ����-Europe has also played a vital role in the region, contributing to the local economy and fostering strong academic partnerships with the Centre national de la recherche scientifique, the University of Lorraine, and leading engineering schools such as CentraleSupélec and École d'ingénieurs française.