- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions MODULES CONTENT AND CURRICULUM 1. Does ELDP plan for university representatives to conduct two 11-day modules for identified trainers in the fall of 2024? Additionally, will there be an extra course to explicitly support the development of these participants into trainers? Correct, this is the ELDP vision. Universities are encouraged to develop a product that can eventually be localized, potentially evolving into a training course for school… Read More
- The Educational Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a two-year program dedicated to fostering pedagogical and educational leadership advancements among school administrators and education officials in Uzbekistan. ELDP is committed to enhancing the professional capacities and educational leadership skills of administrators through targeted professional development opportunities facilitated by U.S. universities. Within the ELDP curriculum, modules are designed by a U.S. university,… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the United States government to administer the prestigious Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program. The YTILI Fellowship Program is a two-way exchange program for emerging entrepreneurs in 49 European countries. YTILI uses entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment to promote mutual understanding, enhance business and leadership skills, and build… Read More
- To honor President and CEO, Dr. David P. Patton's retirement after three decades of service to American Councils, the organization is proud to announce the establishment of the David P. Patton Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is a lasting tribute to Dr. Patton's profound impact on international education and public diplomacy. Starting in 2024, coinciding with American Councils' 50th anniversary, the organization will launch the David P. Patton Distinguished Alumni Award.… Read More
- WASHINGTON, DC – On November 2, the American Councils for International Education Board of Trustees was honored to announce the appointment of Ambassador Richard Morningstar as Trustee Emeritus in recognition of his exceptional and enduring contributions to the organization. Ambassador Morningstar has been a foundational figure in American Councils' history, serving as a board member for over 25 years. His wisdom, global expertise, and financial acumen played a critical role… Read More
- The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Private Sector Exchange, and American Councils for International Education are pleased to announce that the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program (BridgeUSA UAFP) is now accepting applications. BridgeUSA UAFP builds links between Ukrainian and U.S. scholars for long-term collaboration in joint research, shared pedagogy, course development, and publication. The program’s long-… Read More
- The BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program (BridgeUSA UAFP) builds links between Ukrainian and U.S. scholars for long-term collaboration in such areas as joint research, shared pedagogy, course development, and publication. The program’s long-term goal is to help Ukrainian universities educate and train professionals critical to the country’s recovery and reconstruction through lasting, productive collaboration with U.S. institutions of higher education. Fellows are matched with… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is honored to continue its efforts to provide peaceful educational activities to Afghans through Afghan Alumni Engagement (AAE) programming, funded by the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State, Mission to Afghanistan. AAE aims to help Afghan alumni connect with each other and with alumni in other countries, as well as broader networks in the U.S., Central and South Asia, and other places. Alumni, who number over 7,000… Read More
- During the summer of 2023, Joslyn Jasmine-Maria Felicijan went on a life-changing journey to Lithuania through the American Councils Overseas Professional and Intercultural Training (OPIT) program. She was able to participate in this program thanks to the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund, which has supported more than 150 exceptional students pursue study abroad programs with American Councils since 2016. Joslyn always dreamt of exploring the world beyond her small town of Prosser,… Read More
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