[…]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 […]
[…]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 […]
