[…]great suffering in 1923 to Greece, the idea grew, and we are its inheritors.” Dr. David G. Horner, President, 2008-Present The 1875 Society The 1875 Society recognizes and honors all individuals who provide support to The American College of Greece through trusts, wills or other future gifts. The Society recognizes the vital role benefactors have played in the almost 150 years in ACG’s emergence as a preeminent educational institution. Your membership involves no dues, obligations or solicitations but it allows us to thank you and recognize you for the plans you have made and may inspire others to join. As […]
[…]on the SKAI TV Channel evening news through a detailed reportage, during which President David G. Horner highlighted the benefits of receiving American top quality education. Provost Thimios Zaharopoulos talked about DEREE academic programs, while Vice President Dimitris Andreou emphasized the opportunities DEREE offers its students through internships, study abroad programs and career services. DEREE makes the difference and SKAI TV spread the news yesterday to inform more young people on their choices towards a successful future. Watch below the full video as it was presented on the SKAI TV Channel […]
[…]Fellow on “Greek-American Relations” at ELIAMEP, rounded off the panelists. Dr. David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece, gave the opening remarks. Dr. Lamprini Rori, Assistant Professor in Political Analysis at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, was scheduled to participate in the discussion but was absent due to illness. The event was co-organized by the ACG Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts (IHCLA) and ACG Institute of Global Affairs (IGA). The panelists addressed the state of Greece’s relations with its diaspora as these have evolved during the recent years of consecutive crises and […]
[…]of one of the most horrible moments the world has encountered: The Smyrna catastrophe. President Horner welcomed the audience to this year’s lecture, in the context of celebrating the College’s 140 years of educational life and its roots from Smyrna, and introduced Lou Ureneck as a talented storyteller with a greatly significant interpretation of historical events. Professor Lou Ureneck, with a past in journalism and writing, is head of the Department of Journalism at the Boston University, a valued student exchange partner institution of ACG. But there’s more to this bond than an impeccable cooperation between two institutions; Professor Ureneck’s latest […]
[…]part of the Homecoming welcomed the Classes of ’79, ’89, ’99, ’09 and ’19. Dr. David G. Horner, Eric Trujillo, Maria Laina and professors Georgia Marketos and Panagiotis Vasilopoulos greeted the alumni. The Pierce Music Club played a rendition of “Hey Jude” while Pierce student, Evelina Antemissari, gave a wonderful piano recital. Masterclass series on the topic of “Well-Being” were presented for those alumni who had signed up and showcases from a variety of student group projects were gathered around campus for all alumni to view up close. Fundraising activities, such as donation boxes and T-shirt sales, were available in […]
[…]at the ACG stadium to celebrate the 2023 Deree Commencement Ceremony. President David G. Horner gave the welcoming address and celebrated this year’s significant achievements, such as the establishment of the Pierce Elementary School and recognition of The American University of Greece as our Global Campus in the US. While acknowledging ACG’s 100-year milestone since its relocation and rebirth in Athens, he applauded the graduates’ perseverance, agility and unwavering commitment. Graduates, we are so very, very proud of you! Tonight’s ceremony is dedicated to undergraduate graduates, the first to receive their degrees from The American University of Greece, as authorized by the […]
[…]congress simulation available to high school students,” Macheras notes. ACG President Dr. David Horner welcomed AB Vassilopoulos’ gracious donation aimed at helping students sharpen their debating and intellectual skills and forming lifetime friendships. “Preparing our students for their future endeavors and to be competitive in the global marketplace is a high priority for ACG and PIERCE. Programs such as this one reinforce what we teach students in the classroom and we are grateful to AB Vassilopoulos for helping to make this opportunity available to students.” AB is committed to giving back to society, which entrusts AB with their families' nutrition, and […]
[…]seek exposure to a US-modeled education and all the benefits that come with it.” Dr. David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece Program Description (show) The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is a world-leading international philanthropic organization dedicated to funding institutions and projects that are expected to achieve a broad, lasting and positive impact on society at large. The American College of Greece is honored to receive the Foundation’s support in the form of a donation that establishes a scholarship program for Parallel Studies at Deree. The donation to Deree is part of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s “Recharging the […]
[…]during the course of the semester. Stay well; we look forward to seeing you soon! David G. Horner President The American College of Greece USEFUL TIPS ABOUT YOUR RETURN ON CAMPUS SOCIAL DISTANCING ACG’s Safety Engineer has examined and recommended the appropriate social distances for all spaces on campus when/as students are allowed to return to campus. Technical plans have been drawn up for classrooms and labs to reflect and apply the directions set forth for 1.5 meters between all individuals (students, faculty and staff) and no more than 1 person per 10 square meters. Appropriate distancing for […]
[…]Linguae Graecae” TOM C. KOROLOGOS Trustee and Chairman of the ACG Board of Trustees MATINA S. HORNER Educator, President of Radcliffe College MARY CHRIST FLEMING Educator, Founder of TASIS (The American School in Switzerland) MICHAEL SOTIRHOS U.S. Ambassador to Greece MARIKA C. MITSOTAKIS Benefactress of physically and emotionally challenged children in Greece WILLIAM DONALD EDWARD COULSON Classicist, professor, Director of The American School of Classical Studies KORALIA KROKODILOU Educator AFTAB SETH Ambassador of India to Greece NICOS HADJIKYRIAKOS-GHIKAS Artist, Member of the Academy of Athens PATRICK LEIGH FERMOR Soldier, author, lecturer, philhellene THOMAS M.T. NILES U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Assistant […]
