- The Future Leaders Exchange program celebrated its 25th cohort of students yesterday, at a ceremony in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill. The reception honored the latest 200 students to complete the program.Several guest speakers, including Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, congratulated the students on their accomplishment, while challenging them to make their voices heard. Mr. Murphy, who studied abroad in college, shared that he started questioning the leaders in his community as a… Read More
- On March 14th, American Councils President Dan E. Davidson, PhD, and professor at Bryn Mawr College, testified before the House State-Foreign Operations (SFOPS) 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.Dr. Davidson… Read More
- From May 11-13, 2023, the 2022-2023 Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) cohort of exchange teachers traveled to Washington, DC, to attend the annual TCLP Spring Leadership Workshop. The TCLP exchange teachers from Egypt, Morocco, and Taiwan have spent the academic year teaching Arabic and Mandarin to U.S. students in primary and secondary schools, developing partnerships with U.S. schools, and sharing resources, teaching methods, and aspects of their cultures. The workshop began at… Read More
- On March 31 – April 1, the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnerships Program brought together 30 representatives of six Kazakhstan higher education institutions in Astana, Kazakhstan for a workshop led by University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) experts. UW-Madison shared their best practices and coached the Kazakhstan universities on university governance, financial planning, revenue generation and program administration.Kazakhstan universities used their time with UW-Madison to further… Read More
- Thanks to generous American families from various backgrounds, over 40,000 students hailing from more than 50 countries have been hosted in every state through study abroad programs administered by American Councils. These international students received prestigious, merit-based scholarships through the U.S. Department of State and become connected with compassionate, globally conscious families that support immersive experiences to learn English and local cultures.While host families provide… Read More
- It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Zdenka Nikolovska. Zdenka, who served as the Country Representative for American Councils for International Education in North Macedonia since 2015, left an indelible mark on our organization, embodying the values of dedication, innovation, and compassion. Zdenka’s tenure with American Councils was marked by an unwavering commitment to fostering global understanding and educational exchange.… Read More
- WASHINGTON, DC — First Lady Mirabela Grădinaru of Romania visited American Councils for International Education on March 24 as part of her official engagements in the United States capital. The visit focused on expanding cooperation between American Councils and Romania across a range of educational and exchange initiatives, including the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program and other academic, professional, and leadership programs supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs… Read More
- American Councils is proud to announce that it will administer a new program in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The C5+ONE (Opening Networks Through English) program, sponsored by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, will be administered by American Councils’ regional offices across Central Asia.C5+ONE is a regional English language training program that will engage entry and mid-level employees in the government… Read More
- American Councils seeks U.S.-based volunteers to evaluate applications from high school students interested in participating in youth exchange programs.Volunteer evaluators support youth exchange programs, which prepare the next generation of leaders and establish long-lasting ties between the U.S. and other countries. To volunteer, you must participate in a training workshop. Subsequently, hours are flexible. Submit an application of interest to get started.About the programs:FLEX Global is a… Read More
- FLEX Global builds on the legacies of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs by expanding participation globally. The program advances U.S. interests by cultivating a network of young leaders who understand and support U.S. culture and priorities, with a focus on entrepreneurship, technology and super intelligence (SI), and leadership. FLEX Global is a highly competitive, merit-based exchange program funded and administered by the U… Read More
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