- 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
- 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 enhance business and leadership skills and build lasting partnerships between… 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) and BridgeUSA Ukraine Program for Resilience and Reconstruction (UPRR) build 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… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is grateful to announce that the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) has received a $49,000 grant from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) as a commitment to advancing the development of Kosova through quality higher education.Founded in 1940, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, a private family foundation rooted in the Rockefeller tradition of philanthropy, works to build lasting solutions to challenges facing today’s increasingly interdependent world… Read More
- WASHINGTON, DC—The United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recently paid tribute to the historic accomplishments of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX), Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, and highlighted the profound impact that alumni of the programs have had on their home and host communities.American Councils for International Education and its Center for Global Leadership (CGL) were… Read More
- Dear Friends and Supporters, After an extensive search that engaged the expertise of our dedicated Board as well as numerous external and internal stakeholders, American Councils and its Trustees are excited to announce that it has chosen an exceptional, visionary, and proven leader in international education to lead American Councils. As of January 31, 2024, Ms. Lisa Choate will become American Councils’ fourth, and first female, President and Chief Executive Officer. When Ms. Choate… Read More
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