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[…]of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) in February 2023. Filling in for ACG President David G. Horner, who was unable to attend the ceremony, Professor Loren J. Samons, Chief Academic Advisor and Executive Director of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at ACG, remarked how ACG has many natural overlaps with ARC in both institutions’ pursuit of academic excellence, research advancements and societal impact. Professors Loren J. Samons and Yiannis Emiris Dr. Constantinos Papadias, Scientific Director of the ACG Research Center (ACG-RC), summarized the importance of the collaboration when he stated: “We are very happy to bring […]
[…]in Greece’s educational ecosystem from the Consul General and remarks by ACG President David G. Horner about the school’s extraordinary growth and impact since its relocation to Greece following the Smyrna Catastrophe in 1922. Executive Chairman of the Libra Group, George Logothetis, inspired the entire group with comments and personal stories about the origins and impacts of the Libra Internship Program, initially established at ACG in 2011. ACG was honored by the presence of Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Albert Bourla and his wife, Myriam Alchanati. We were delighted to see several members of our board of trustees, […]
[…]and religion. Issues of gender and religion were the intellectual and spiritual passion of S. Sue Horner, themes that Margaret Atwood has touched upon in her writings. Dr. Horner commented that ACG’s history is deeply rooted in the salient intersection between gender and religion, and 2023 marks 100 years of the college’s operations in Greece. Margaret Atwood then took the stage for a thought-provoking discussion with Haris Vlavianos, award-winning poet, Professor of History at Deree, and event moderator. They two touched upon topics ranging from Greek mythology and folktale motifs to foundations of political systems, to Shakespeare, to cancel culture. […]
[…]Greece Sergii Shutenko, Mayor of Aghia Paraskevi, Vasilis Zorbas, and ACG President, Dr. David G. Horner, gathered at the ACG Events Hall to celebrate the sixth year of “Education Unites 2023.” This collaborative scholarship program offers fully-funded scholarships to refugee students in financial need to obtain undergraduate and graduate degrees at Deree and was established through ACG’s partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Athens. ACG is rooted in a long commitment to educating refugees to create a better future for all, especially those most in need of pursuing their dreams. Our support for young people displaced by war and geopolitical […]
[…]Business. Program 10:30-11:00 | Guests arrive and check in 11:00 | ACG President Dr. David G. Horner welcome 11:10 | Short film 11:20 | U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic George J. Tsunis 11:30-12.00 | Education Unites scholarship student discussion 12:05 | Closing, President Horner 12:10-1:00 | Reception with refreshments About the Organizers The American College of Greece Founded 150 years ago by American women, ACG has evolved into the oldest and largest American-accredited, nonprofit educational institution in Europe. Today, ACG remains grounded in its founders’ commitment to service and equitable, inclusive education, enrolling more than 7,000 students in its […]
[…]Companions of Honour for services to literature. Learn more about the author HERE About the S. Sue Horner Lectureship in Gender Studies & Religion The S. Sue Horner Lectureship in Gender Studies & Religion was developed to bring leading thought leaders from various professional fields of study to The American College of Greece. The lectureship is named in memory of Dr. S. Sue Horner, a valued member of our community and spouse of ACG president, Dr. David G. Horner. ACG’s beloved “Dr. Sue” was an accomplished scholar and passionate advocate for equity and access for women in higher education and society […]
[…]the forthcoming 150th anniversary in 2025 of its founding in Smyrna. ACG President, Dr. David Horner, also noted the College’s mission “to add distinctive and sustainable value to students, Greece, American education, Hellenic heritage and the global community through transformative teaching, scholarship, and service.” He noted that ACG is a “mighty micro-pillar” in both Greece and the US, with 65,000 alumni (89% residing in Greece), a unique Parallel Studies program with 2,360 students from Greece’s public universities enrolled in the past five years and almost 3,000 students from 367 US institutions participating in Study Abroad at ACG in the same […]
[…]There was a huge turnout, and the event was honored by the presence of ACG President David G. Horner and members of the College administration. Athletes from all sports of the Deree Sports Academy – swimming, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track & field – were honored for their accomplishments and participation during the previous year. A special tribute was given to multiple Olympic gold medalist, Pyrros Dimas, for his tremendous contribution and dedication to Sports. He gave a short speech offering valuable advice to our young athletes. After the historic disruption and cancellation of public events for the past two years of the […]
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[…]traces back to our founding 150 years ago as a school for refugee girls in Smyrna. — Dr. David Horner, President of The American College of Greece In February of 2022, Russia attacked my country for the second time. I was trapped in blockaded Mariupol. It was a battlefield and a horrible time that fully changed my life. After that, I realized that all you have can disappear at any moment and you need to live now. After I lost almost everything, I hope studying at your college will give me an opportunity for a better life. I must start […]
[…]and the hall was packed with Deree students, School Deans and Faculty. ACG President, David. G. Horner was also in the audience. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Scholars’ Organization and the following Deree Academic Societies: IT, Cybersecurity, MIS, Philosophy and International Honors Program were supporters of this event. Ms. Claudia Carydis, Vice President of Public Affairs at ACG, gave the welcoming address and remarked how this is the first of many public events that the college will be organizing during the Deree student activity hour. Dr. Constantinos Papadias, Executive Director of the RTIN, took the floor and presented ACG’s substantial […]
[…]History from Stanford University. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife Diane. David G. Horner ACG President Since becoming president in 2008, David Horner has provided transformative leadership to The American College of Greece resulting in: 71% increase in total enrollment 800% increase in student financial aid “In-bound” and “out-bound” study abroad programs serving over 1,000 students annually Over 1,100 Greek public university students studying annually in “parallel” at Deree Over 3,000 students and business professionals enrolled annually in Alba graduate business and Executive Education programs Over 1,300 children enrolled in Deree Sports Academies and Summer Camp Over 56,000 […]
[…]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 […]
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[…]in continuation of the award ceremony held earlier in the day at the Academy of Athens. Dr. David Horner, President of The American College of Greece, opened the event by stating that for 47 years in Smryna and 100 years in Greece, the College has been introducing best practices of American education to Greek society. Despite the Greek economic crisis, ACG further expanded its contribution economically, culturally and socially by investing in the following new initiatives: Institute of Public Health, Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts, and Institute for Hellenic Growth and Prosperity. Dr. Horner noted: It is […]
[…]that led them to this pivotal moment in college life, Graduation Day! President David G. Horner gave the welcoming address and praised the graduates’ determination, adaptability and self-discipline: “Graduates, we are so very, very proud of you! With the support of the College’s faculty and staff, you have remained focused on your goals. You have adapted to unanticipated and unprecedented conditions. You have taken what life has brought you, and although I know it has not been easy, you exercised the creativity and the perseverance required to arrive at this moment. In so doing, you have demonstrated that you are […]
[…]Internship Achievement, Health & Wellness, Emerging Leader and Athletics awards.President David G. Horner presented the awards of College Life Leadership and Deree Spirit, awarded to seniors who excelled in leadership and exemplify the spirit of Deree as a dedicated member of the ACG community.The 2022 Student Awards Ceremony aims to acknowledge, honor and recognize students who exemplify all types of excellence — whether it’s because someone made the most out of their experience at Deree by challenging themselves, left a lasting mark as active members of the ACG community, or shone brightly academically, creatively or were just an all-around wonderful […]
[…]for a college graduate, the College Life Leadership Award, presented to her by President David G. Horner of Deree – The American College of Greece. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons in Communication) focused in Communication and PR, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Deree – the American College of Greece. In 2012, she graduated from Moraitis School and she received the Community Service Award, a recognition of her valuable contribution to the community via her efforts with NGO Mater Filia. Efmorfidi Emma EF93 Founder Emma is a true citizen of the world. Growing up in a […]
[…]took part in the discussion that followed. Right after the Russian invasion to Ukraine, President Horner, in his message to the ACG community, had emphasized that ACG remains “focused on pursuing its mission to build an ethos of mutual respect, to foster the practice of sincere and open dialogue and to promote peace and justice within the framework of Hellenic and Western values”. Most importantly, ACG has already accepted Alissa, a qualified Ukrainian student-refugee, who is now studying at the Pierce IB program and we have officially informed the Ministry of Education that we can offer a number of additional […]
[…]experience, continuing a Deree tradition she helped establish as a student leader. — David G. Horner, President, The American College of Greece I joined the Debate Club my first week at Deree. I did not know, at the time, that I was making one of the most important, life-changing decisions. The skills I learned on the debate circuit have touched and empowered any endeavors I have put my mind to over the years. The friendships I made and the tools I gained fired my confidence and critical thinking while honing my public speaking and interactions. I cannot emphasize enough what a […]
