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Uma G. Gupta, PhD


CEO, Global Cube Consulting


Dr. Uma G. Gupta is the President and CEO of Global Cube, a global company based in New York that serves as a gateway between colleges and universities in the US and those in India.

 

Dr. Gupta has a distinguished career spanning more than two decades in US higher education as an Endowed Chair in Information Technology at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., Dean of the College of Technology at the University of Houston in Houston,Tex., and President of the State University of New York at Alfred, New York.

 

She hails from India and received her graduate degree in mathematics from Stella Maris College in Madras, India. A prestigious Rotary International Scholarship brought her to the United States to the University of Central Florida where she received an MBA and a PhD in Engineering.

 

Dr. Gupta brings her unique background and in-depth knowledge of higher education in two continents to serve her clients who are focused on campus internationalization and achieving a global brand. She has intimate knowledge of the inner workings of colleges and universities in India and invaluable connections within the higher education system in India. She understands the market nuances in India and the aspirations of Indian students, all of which she uses to help her clients achieve their goals.

 
Global Cube offers a wide range of services that specialize in bridging educational endeavors between India and the US. These include recruiting students, facilitating tie ups between US colleges and universities in India, assessing global brand and image of US institutions in India, offering study abroad programs, facilitating internships with multi nationals, and helping US institutions craft a meaningful strategic plan for campus internationalization.


 

 
Long-Term Study Abroad: Attend College Overseas

November 06, 2008


In such a competitive admissions environment, why not leave it all behind and go somewhere far, far away? American students are attending college overseas more than ever before. There are many schools in the UK, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere that are some of the best in the world. Let's go through the pros and cons of attending college abroad.

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Admissions.com Presents - Student Impact from the Credit Crisis

October 08, 2008


If you're like most people, the current financial dialogue is WAY over your head. You know that Wall Street is getting bailed out and that it's costing $700 billion. But you don't know why. Mostly though, you're concerned about what this means for financing an education - specifically, student loans.With the help from financial aid expert and publisher of FinAid.org, Mark Kantrowitz, Admissions.com has some answers. Kantrowitz says that "the impact of the credit crisis on federal and private education loans lies along three dimensions: eligibility, availability, and cost." But first, let's tackle why this is happening.

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5 Things to Consider When Picking a School

October 07, 2008


Before you select a college or university, you must have a clear idea as to what you are looking for in a college or university. You may not know exactly what you wish to study or your career goals and that is okay. I will discuss five simple things you must consider even before you browse through the web pages of colleges and universities:Urban or rural? If you are an urban bird, don't select a school in an isolated rural environment or vice versa. This just prolongs the time it takes to adjust to college life. Small or large? If you like a small intimate setting, selecting a university with 52,000 students is not a good idea. Focus on colleges with a small student body.

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How to Spend a Productive Summer

August 01, 2008


At last, summer's almost here! After a school year full of hard work, you can finally put away your books, break out your bikinis, and soak up the sunshine. Do not, however, get too used to your life of leisure! From a college admissions standpoint, it's important to be productive during your summer months. Working is looked upon favorably by the more selective colleges; working on your tan is not.

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The Appeal of the Gap Year

June 23, 2008


Want to satisfy your inner craving for adventure and gain confidence and rich life experiences? Consider taking a gap year.

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More Students Head Overseas

May 22, 2008


The number of students who will study abroad could double, triple, or even quadruple over the next 10 years. Host countries, eager to increase their international profile, must also deal with the challenge of educating their own citizens as they make room for international students.

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International Recruiters

May 12, 2008


Some schools in the U.S. pay thousands of dollars to recruit international students, particularly those from China, India, and Vietnam. How do these recruitment efforts affect students, their families, and schools?

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