[…]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. […]
[…]other 20 percent are international students from more than 50 countries. To maintain enrollment, Horner says students can now enroll without paying anything. Horner is originally from Fall River, and his seven years in Athens have overlapped with the global economic crisis. Since 2008, Horner says the College has actually done quite well: enrollment is up nearly 12 percent. "I think the reason for that is partly the financial aid we're able to give,” says Horner. Students agree. Senior Vassiliki Voskidi says in recent years the school has offered her more financial support. “We are struggling as a country, but […]
A presentation by Dr. S. Sue Horner Scholar in Residence When: Monday, January 22, 15:00–15:50 Where: Deree Faculty Lounge Organized by: Faculty Research Seminars 2017-18 […]
[…]women in higher education and society in general. Consistent with her wishes and that of President Horner, her devoted husband and partner of 51 years, your generous gift will help establish the endowment of the Dr. S. Sue Horner Lectureship in Gender Studies and Religion at The American College of Greece. To find out more, please contact the Advancement […]
[…]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 […]
[…]University of Washington. Joining the students in this meaningful event was President David G. Horner, who delivered a heartfelt welcome speech. He encouraged the students to return to our campus in the future when they have children of their own and later when they become grandparents, so they can witness and share the growth of the trees they planted. President Horner assured them that ACG would always be open for them to visit and that the ground where the trees were planted holds a profound significance and emotional connection for all […]
[…]girls to compete against a skilled team, showcasing their team work and determination. President Horner's attendance and support was greatly appreciated and we hope he enjoyed a great performance. DEREE is now tied for first place in the ESPAAA Division 1 Championship […]
[…]presenter Dennis Wholey to the Aghia Paraskevi campus, where he spoke with ACG President David G. Horner and Art Dimopoulos, Executive Director of the National Hellenic Society, as well as the 62 students visiting Greece through the Heritage Greece Program. Heritage Greece is a program developed by the National Hellenic Society, and hosted by The American College of Greece. It is an unforgettable educational and cultural program designed to connect Greek-American students of college age with their Hellenic heritage. For one visiting student, having grown up listening to her grandfather’s stories it was “incredible to see the land that he came from!” […]
[…]honorary speakers U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Geoffrey R. Pyatt, President David Horner, and Dean of the School of Business, Dr. Annie Triantafillou discussed the benefits that the STR offers to ACG students. President Horner addressed the opening remarks and stated “Our goal is to channel resources into Greece to make a difference and STR is one of our prime steps into achieving it,” before introducing the U.S. Ambassador to the audience. “The trading room will serve as a laboratory and classroom providing a unique experience to students that they can use when they begin searching for jobs […]
[…]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 […]
