LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2012) —In 2005, the University of Kentucky College of Engineering formed a partnership with China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT), to offer a mutually beneficial exchange program for students and staff from both institutions. September marked the seventh anniversary of this partnership, which continues to grow and has facilitated the exchange of nearly 30 students studying in the various fields of engineering, and collaboration with Dr. Cao Wei, an associate professor and director of graduate studies at CUMT.