<h1>University launches American Studies institute with $5 million endowment to strengthen bilateral relations and research</h1> A university established a new institute for American Studies with a $5 million endowment from a US-based venture capitalist and philanthropist through a family foundation. The institute, named after a late Stanford computer science professor, aims to become a center of excellence for research on US politics, law, economy, culture, and technology while strengthening bilateral relations. It will offer various programs including fellowships, master's degrees, annual conferences, and policy forums to foster academic collaboration and cultivate future leaders in bilateral affairs.