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  • American Councils Announces Inaugural David P. Patton Distinguished Alumni Awardees
    In 2024, American Councils marked its 50th anniversary by launching the "50 Alumni for 50 Years" campaign. This initiative recognized 50 of the most accomplished individuals from the over 100,000 alumni of American Councils’ administered programs over the past five decades, highlighting the enriching and enduring impact of international education and public diplomacy on alumni and their communities. The 50 Alumni for 50 Years initiative connected with alumni of 26 programs from 31… Read More
  • C5+O.N.E. Environmental Conference in Kazakhstan Emphasizes Regional Collaboration
    American Councils is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) Regional Conference on Energy and Environment, which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event brought together over 130 participants from five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—to discuss critical issues related to energy and environmental collaboration.The conference opened with welcoming remarks from Yuliya… Read More
  • American Councils Armenia and Georgia Empower Youth through Entrepreneurial Program with Nebraska 4-H/Extension
    American Councils is excited to announce the Accelerating Youth Empowerment through Entrepreneurship program was given the International Community Development Award by the Community Development Society. This program was implemented by the Armenia and Georgia offices of American Councils in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Network of Centers for Civic Engagement (NCCE) in Georgia.  This award represents the culmination of a collaborative effort,… Read More
  • American Councils Gathers Thought Leaders at a 50th Anniversary Conference Focused on Future Opportunities
    October 17, 2024, Washington, DC — American Councils for International Education marked a major milestone, celebrating 50 years of global impact with its anniversary conference, “Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century.” Held at the Jack Morton Auditorium, the conference was co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, and the Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics. The… Read More
  • Cultural Connections: Robin Smith’s Journey in Mental Health Advocacy and Humanitarian Support
    Robin Smith, an alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) and the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, leveraged her study abroad experiences into a meaningful career in cross-cultural mental health advocacy. Her career path underscores the importance of cultural awareness and the role of critical languages in delivering effective mental health care for all.  In honor of World Mental Health Day, the American Councils 50… Read More
  • Public Diplomacy & International Education in the 21st Century: A 50th Anniversary Conference
    On October 17, please join American Councils for International Education in celebrating 50 years of excellence in public diplomacy, language acquisition, and cultural exchange programs with the conference, Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century. Co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the conference will engage diplomatic, government, business, and academic leaders in lively discussions on the transformative power of… Read More
  • Celebrating American Councils 50th Anniversary with the 50 Alumni for 50 Years Initiative
    To recognize five decades of fostering international ties and cultural exchange, American Councils for International Education launched the year-long "50 Alumni for 50 Years" initiative that highlights 50 distinguished alumni who exemplify the organization's commitment to transforming lives through public diplomacy, language acquisition, and cultural exchange. These 50 alumni share their unique journeys and contributions, reflecting the impact of American Councils' mission and the important… Read More
  • BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Foster Collaborative Partnerships at Florida State University
    On June 25, Florida State University (FSU) became the first American university to host fellows from the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program. After a month of close collaboration with FSU's Ukraine Task Force (UTF), the four Ukrainian fellows departed Tallahassee enriched both personally and professionally. The BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program (BridgeUSA UAFP) is designed to forge lasting connections between Ukrainian and U.S. scholars, fostering long-term… Read More
  • Parliamentary Education Center in Ukraine Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
    The Parliamentary Education Center (PEC) of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception at the National Hotel in Kyiv. Through the RADA: Next Generation Program, launched in December 2022 in partnership with Internews Ukraine and USAID, American Councils has provided essential technical assistance and staff support to the PEC. This support has enabled the PEC to adapt swiftly to the challenges of wartime, maintaining a steady stream of online and… Read More
  • Celebrating the FLEX Program’s 30th Anniversary in Armenia, Czechia, Kazakhstan, & Turkmenistan
    A program of the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program promotes fostering connections and cross-cultural appreciation between citizens of the United States and countries across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The program was established in 1992 by former Senator Bill Bradley after the Soviet Union's dissolution. Initially focused on 12 countries in Europe and Eurasia, FLEX has since expanded to 22 countries… Read More