- American Councils is pleased to announce the promotion of 23 individuals across 14 departments at the Washington, DC headquarters. This exceptional group from across the organization have made meaningful contributions to the growth and success of American Councils, some for more than 30 years. These dedicated individuals demonstrate expertise in their respective roles, helping to drive our longstanding commitment to public diplomacy, study abroad, and language acquisition. The… Read More
- Funded by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), the Open World program brings emerging leaders from Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan to the United States to meaningfully engage with their professional counterparts, policymakers, and members of their host communities.As an implementing partner, American Councils for International Education is proud to support the Open World program… Read More
- 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
- 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
- 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 foster cooperation. With activity in over… 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
- 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
- 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 enhance business and leadership skills and build lasting partnerships between… Read More
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