- On Thursday, February 29, American Councils for International Education gathered partners and stakeholders to welcome Ms. Lisa Choate as the organization's new President and CEO. The following are remarks made by Ms. Choate to the event attendees.Thank you all for gathering here today to mark the beginning of my presidency at American Councils. After 36 years at American Councils, I am happy to serve the organization in this capacity and look forward to all that is ahead. I would like to… Read More
- American Councils was named an Undesirable Organization by the Russian Federation on March 7, 2024 (Federal Law No. 129-FZ of May 23, 2015). It is our understanding that visiting Russia while displaying any public association with American Councils or programs it has administered (including displaying such programming anywhere on social media feeds) is against this law. American Councils has no other information on this decision by the Russian Federation and cannot provide any further… Read More
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- American Councils for International Education is delighted to announce that Dr. Dan E. Davidson, President Emeritus and Director of the American Councils Research Center (ARC), has been awarded the thirty-seventh Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize by the Modern Language Association of America (MLA). This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Davidson's exceptional contributions to language education through his latest book, Transformative Language Learning and Teaching, co-authored with Betty Lou… Read More
- For 50 years, American Councils has been dedicated to connecting Americans with the less traveled corners of the world through educational development and language exchange programs, enriching the lives of students and professionals alike. For the last decade, we have offered the same transformative opportunities to our dedicated supporters through our Insider Tours. American Councils Insider Tours are 10- to 12-day travel programs offering an immersive and personalized encounter… Read More
- In the United States, Black and African American students remain underrepresented in study abroad programs both in terms of overall participation and when compared to rates of undergraduate enrollment. American Councils is dedicated to bridging this gap by fostering diversity and ensuring that all students have access to international educational opportunities. Recognizing the hurdles Black students encounter in pursuing international studies, American Councils has prioritized… 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
- 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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