- American Councils’ Emeritus President and current Director of the American Councils Research Center (ARC), Dr. Dan E. Davidson, has been appointed to the International Advisory Council of America250. The appointment was made by the America250 Foundation and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission that were established by Congress to inspire Americans to participate in the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. America250 represents a coalition of public and… Read More
- Dear Friends, As 2020 comes to an end, we look back upon a year of unprecedented challenges for international education, for American Councils, and most importantly, for our global community. COVID-19 has created the most complex working environment in the history of the organization, with hardships felt around the world. Despite the year’s adversities I have been incredibly inspired and sincerely moved by the creativity, resilience, generosity, and empathy our alumni, participants… Read More
- It would not be an exaggeration that one of my best and most successful experiences in practicing new grammar and words came during the course of the RLASP online program! In some ways, I like to imagine that the physical distance between everyone inspired us to work even harder to connect and contribute to an environment of immersion. - Keenan Overa To read Keenan's profile click here This December American Councils Study Abroad will host a series of webinars to help students across… Read More
- TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (November 13, 2020) – In early 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent in cooperation with American Councils for International Education (American Councils), will launch the “American Window” initiative throughout the Republic of Uzbekistan. The initiative will provide the communities where Windows are located with modern resource libraries and dynamic conference spaces and will offer electronic and paper-based books, a diverse array of educational and cultural resources in… Read More
- The application deadline for American Councils' spring 2021 online programs has been extended through Monday, December 28th. Students interested in remote study abroad can connect with host country faculty and peers through one of three programs available for the Spring 2021 semester: Online Programs: Full-Time or Part-Time Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP): Russian Balkan Language Initiative (BLI): Albanian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian… Read More
- Editor's note: Hana Bacaj completed her master's degree in economic development at Vanderbilt University through the Kosovo American Education Fund. She also completed a graduate certificate in women's and gender studies. During her studies, she was the recipient of numerous awards, including the William Edward Ferguson, Jr. Award and the Outstanding Student Award. Why did you choose to study economic development and what made you want to apply to KAEF? I have always dreamt of being… Read More
- TASHKENT, Uzebkistan—For the first time in 13 years, a cohort of Uzbek scholars are spending several months in the US through the Faculty Enrichment Program. American Councils for International Education launched the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) in the Republic of Uzbekistan late last year. FEP is a visiting scholar program that provides university instructors from Uzbekistan with the opportunity to enhance their pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise through a… Read More
- Nearly ten years after her high school exchange year in Tennessee, Tamara Kotevska is returning to America. Only this time, her destination isn't her host family's home; it's the Academy Awards. Her documentary film "Honeyland" is the first film ever to be nominated for both best international feature film and best documentary feature at the Oscars. It is only the second Macedonian film to earn a nomination at the Academy Awards. It was also the most awarded film at the 2019… Read More
- Editor's note: Our staff have shared a lot of insights this year. Instead of narrowing down our top three, we decided to share all of their wisdom on studying abroad, learning a language, internationalization, mindfulness, and more. Enjoy all of the AC employee authored pieces from 2019. We're looking forward to even more wisdom in 2020. AC Insights: Why My Admiration for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Isn't About Politics By Christopher Muller Published: February 5, 2019… Read More
- PRISTINA, Kosovo—More than 150 guests celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) last week at the Night of the Rising Stars. The annual fundraising event supports the next generation of KAEF fellows, rising stars with ambitions to use their education to help their country. Keynote speaker and member of the Parliament of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, noted the impact alumni have had in the young country. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/… Read More
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