- The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the United States’ premier professional exchange program. For over 80 years, it has provided firsthand knowledge about U.S. society, culture, and politics to current and emerging foreign leaders. By connecting international leaders to their American counterparts, participants cultivate lasting relationships reflecting their professional interests and supporting the foreign policy goals of the United States. American Councils is one of eight… Read More
- With over 60 percent of Uzbekistan’s population being under the age of 30, the youth of Uzbekistan have the potential to transform the country through their contributions to the labor market. To accomplish this, Uzbekistan’s youth require support to secure or create employment in the existing job market, and to develop the skills they need in the job market of the future economy. YES aims to improve the quality of school-based economics and entrepreneurship programs and after-school soft… Read More
- Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More
- For 59 years, the United States Department of State, alongside its affiliated foreign affairs agencies, has dedicated the first Friday of May to commemorate the nation's foreign affairs professionals. Foreign Affairs Day stands as an annual tribute to the tireless efforts of diplomats and foreign affairs practitioners, who diligently serve in over 190 countries worldwide, to promote and safeguard the interests and security of the United States.American Councils for International Education takes… Read More
- Since 2017, the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Program, implemented by American Councils for International Education and the U.S. Embassy in Astana, has established a strong network of Kazakh and U.S. higher education institutions. American Councils and the U.S. Embassy were able to unite teams of 31 U.S. and 34 Kazakh universities through workshops, trainings, and guidance on building relationships between higher education institutions of the two countries. 42 university… Read More
- American Councils is pleased to announce the promotion of 23 individuals across 14 departments at the Washington, DC headquarters. This exceptional group from across the organization have made meaningful contributions to the growth and success of American Councils, some for more than 30 years. These dedicated individuals demonstrate expertise in their respective roles, helping to drive our longstanding commitment to public diplomacy, study abroad, and language acquisition. The… Read More
- Funded by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), the Open World program brings emerging leaders from Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan to the United States to meaningfully engage with their professional counterparts, policymakers, and members of their host communities.As an implementing partner, American Councils for International Education is proud to support the Open World program… Read More
- Throughout its distinguished five-decade journey, American Councils for International Education has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering global understanding and cooperation through the pillars of public diplomacy, education, and professional development. Established in 1974 against the backdrop of the Cold War, the organization has served as a beacon of opportunity, leveraging educational initiatives to transcend geopolitical barriers and promote mutual understanding. With… Read More
- On January 18, American Councils for International Education in Almaty, Kazakhstan hosted a closing ceremony for the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Program's "University Governance and Financial Management Workshops and Pilot Projects." The event was held to honor the collaborative efforts of six Kazakh universities and seven experts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison). These institutions worked together throughout 2023 to implement various projects related to revenue… Read More
- Washington, DC —American Councils for International Education is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian Gibson to the newly created position of Vice President for Language Programs. Dr. Gibson officially began his position on January 16, 2024. Bringing a wealth of experience to his new role, Dr. Gibson joins American Councils after serving as the Chief Global Officer at the University of Utah since 2021. In this capacity, he oversaw the Office for Global Engagement, managing all… Read More
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