[…]by Eleni Agouridi, Program Coordinator at SNF. The importance of the program, as President Horner stated in his remarks, is that such initiatives help bridge the gap between public and private institutions, in benefit of both the scholar students and the state of education in the country. The program was created to empower the leaders of tomorrow by offering students unique academic opportunities, including exposure to a US-modeled educational system, enhanced proficiency in English, and a wide range of professional and cross-cultural experiences, such as study abroad, local and international internship programs. During the ceremony, the scholars’ speeches served as […]
[…]of students each year, including a large cohort of refugee students,” said President David G. Horner. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate The American College of Greece’s anniversary than by leveraging our deep educational capacity and long-standing commitment to equitable, values-based education with the strengths of the Antetokounmpo family, whose own journey underscores what is possible through education, commitment and hope.” The life skills and leadership development workshops will be delivered by faculty at Pierce’s campus. “This collaboration prioritizes diversity because we know diversity enriches our learning environment and fosters a sense of belonging,” said Sr. Vice […]
[…]to a US-modeled education and all the benefits that come with it,” said ACG President Dr David G Horner. John Zervakis, Chief Operating Officer of the SNF office in Athens, stated “The grant to DEREE is part of the Foundation’s ‘Recharging the Youth’ initiative, which aims to help create new opportunities for Greece’s younger generations. The scholarship program will provide academically qualified students, lacking the financial means, the opportunity to further their studies at a first rate institution.” The Parallel Studies Program at ACG offers students a unique opportunity to enroll in US-accredited and EU-validated programs at DEREE, while concurrently […]
[…]who need assistance in meeting the cost of a high quality education," said ACG President David G. Horner on the occasion of Mr Katsos' Gift. "We are grateful to the many alumni, friends, corporations and foundations who are stepping forward to provide scholarship support," ACG's Vice President of Development George Triantaris noted, adding "we hope that the scholarship established by Mr. Katsos and PHARMATHEN will inspire others to participate in this important endeavor." In his keynote speech at the 2013 PIERCE Commencement on July 3, Mr. Katsos told graduates that he is "proud to be a graduate of The American […]
[…]του ο Πρόεδρος του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου, Dr. David G. Horner, ο οποίος σημείωσε: «Με πολλή υπερηφάνεια τιμούμε σήμερα τους υπότροφους φοιτητές μας και ευχαριστούμε το Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος, το οποίο με τη γενναιόδωρη στήριξή του μας επιτρέπει να τους προσφέρουμε τα οφέλη της αμερικανικής εκπαίδευσης και τις ευκαιρίες που απορρέουν από αυτό». Την επιτυχία του προγράμματος υπογράμμισε και ο Αντιπρόεδρος του Administration and Enrollment Δρ. Δημήτρης Ανδρέου, τονίζοντας ότι οι υπότροφοι απολαμβάνουν όλο το εύρος των ακαδημαϊκών δυνατοτήτων του Deree, την άρτια καθοδήγηση, τις σπουδές σε κορυφαία πανεπιστήμια του εξωτερικού, την άσκηση σε ηγετικούς πολυεθνικούς ομίλους εκτός Ελλάδας, καθώς και […]
[…]an education that has been the cornerstone of their later career successes. ACG President David G. Horner commented: “The American College of Greece is very grateful for this relationship and for the support provided by the Propeller Club to our students. Scholarships are essential to the College’s ability to ensure that talented students are afforded the opportunity to attain a quality education. Philanthropy has been an important part of the mission of the College since its founding in 1875. We hope other alumni and friends of the College will follow the generous example set by the Propeller Club.” Sotiris Poulimenos, […]
[…]the Emmanouela Vernikou Award for Inspirational Spirit. Then, a few years ago, President Horner invited me to serve on an alums advisory group, which I did for four years. This gave me a deep appreciation of how much Pierce and the ACG have grown with President Horner’s leadership and the staff’s invaluable contributions. Looking back, how did your time at Pierce help you become the person you are today? Pierce gave me a love for learning, self-reflection, meaningful relationships, and durable values. These are the best gifts an Alma Matter can provide, and they all had a significant impact on […]
[…]Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), David G. Horner, ACG President has remarked: “The importance of USAID / ASHA’s generous and long-standing support cannot be overstated and is emphasized in public events held on and off campus in Greece, the US and abroad. It is an example of the strong ties between the US and Greece and an important source of support that enables the College to offer a US-modelled education.” From the faithful and generous efforts of USAID/ASHA, The American College of Greece is continuing to maintain its cherished position as the finest […]
[…]President Public Affairs, The American College of Greece 14:38 | Welcome Remarks Dr. David G. Horner, President, The American College of Greece 14:41 | Ambassador’s Bio Deree Student 14:43 | Opening Remarks H.E. George J. Tsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic 14:46 | Deree Students discuss with the Ambassador 15:10 | Q & A Session Ambassador’s Bio George James Tsunis presented his credentials to the President of the Hellenic Republic on May 10, 2022. He was nominated by President Biden and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 10, 2022. Ambassador Tsunis is the proud Greek-American son […]
[…]respective fields and made significant contributions to the Deree community.President David G. Horner presented the College Life Leadership and Deree Spirit awards. These special recognitions were bestowed upon deserving seniors who had demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and exemplified the spirit of Deree as dedicated members of the ACG community.The overarching aim of the 2023 Student Awards Ceremony was to acknowledge, honor, and recognize students who embodied different forms of excellence. Whether it was through pushing themselves to maximize their Deree experience, leaving a lasting impact as active contributors to the ACG community, or excelling academically and creatively, all outstanding individuals […]
