Two leading universities in the fields of business and economics recently honored the contributions of the US-Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF) and its fellows during graduation ceremonies marking the 20th anniversaries of the schools.
Category: Across the Globe
Across the GlobeAmerican Councils celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, which is responsible for bringing over 22,000 international high school students to study in the US. American Councils marked the occasion by hosting a reception on Capitol Hill with Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Ann Stock.
Across the GlobeParticipants in the Arabic Flagship Program in Alexandria, Egypt, recently returned from a weeklong journey to historic sites throughout Egypt. The group of 57 students, teachers, their families and language partners explored the Pharonic sites of the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatchepsut Temple, and Valley of the Kings.
Across the GlobeOn March 14th, American Councils President Dan E. Davidson, PhD, testified before the House State-Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee. In his testimony, Dr. Davidson addressed the vital need for continued funding for international exchange and training programs that focus on helping US and overseas participants develop a deep knowledge of our respective languages, cultures, and legal and economic systems.
Across the GlobeOn a cold January morning in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, 15 men and women boarded a plane to the US to embark upon a unique cultural and professional experience.
Across the GlobeUS Ambassador to Moldova William H. Moser invited 12 Moldovan Access Microscholarship Program students to join him for an afternoon of tea and discussion. The students, some of the best in the program, were joined by four of their teachers for the event.
Across the GlobeKevin Reiling, American Councils' Regional Coordinator for Belarus and Lithuania, was invited to participate on a popular Belarusian television program, Two vs. Two (in Belarusian, "Dva na dva").
Across the GlobeWASHINGTON — From April 18-28, American Councils for International Education hosted Idris Rai, PhD, the newly appointed vice-chan
