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[…]the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to wide applause. In his speech, Dr. Horner also noted that despite the difficult circumstances in Greece, people need to take heart and “dare to believe, indeed we insist, that light can overcome darkness.” Awarding the Class of 2015 their degrees, Dr. Horner also urged graduates to “embrace learning as a lifelong journey. Reflect with gratitude on all that you have been given and give generously to others,” adding, “Graduates of 2015, we are proud of your accomplishments; we are the better for our association with you as colleagues in learning, […]
[…]a six-fold increase in annual fundraising; exceeded 2025 endowment goal of $250M. President Horner received a: bachelor’s degree (philosophy), summa cum laude, from Barrington College; MA (philosophy) from the University of Rhode Island; MBA and PhD in higher education administration and policy analysis from Stanford University. Together with his late spouse, S. Sue Horner, he has two adult children and four grandchildren. Presidential Speeches Inauguration Speech, March 7, 2009 ACG’s future academic vision, April 14, 2011 Annual Reports 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 […]
[…]no physical presence on Campus is required. As officially announced by our President, Dr. Horner, in regard to this year’s Commencement “Current Greek government regulations do not allow for large crowd events. Therefore, we regrettably must postpone the Deree Commencement scheduled for June 27, 2020. While the Commencement will not occur on schedule, we will award the Deree undergraduate and graduate degrees on time so that students can proceed with their post-graduation plans. The Registrar’s Office will announce when students can receive their diplomas -in-person or by mail. We are exploring two options for rescheduling the 2020 Deree Commencement: August 29, 2020 […]
[…]the US Chamber of Commerce and the Atlantic Council. We are pleased to announce that Dr. David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece, will participate in a panel discussion entitled “Academic, Entrepreneurship and Innovation: A crucial interconnection for a sustainable economy” on the last day of the GES. Don’t miss our two Deree students, Dimitris Konstantinidis and Nephele Syrmali, who will take part in a panel discussion on December 7 on ‘Age gap or mentality gap? A discussion with the youth about the future of Greece.’ Dimitris is pursuing a BSc degree with Honors in Finance with […]
[…]for the research oversight of the event. After opening remarks by ACG President Dr. David G. Horner, the concert-lecture introduced the idiomatic style and empowering role of music and songs in the years before and during the Greek Revolution of 1821, illustrated live on stage with selections from the original repertoire performed on traditional instruments by distinguished guest musicians and by Dr. Tatiana Papageorgiou at the piano. Spectators had the opportunity to deepen their listening experience through the live presentation and explanations about the music, lyrics, dance rhythms and original instrumentation, which was supported by the projection of historical documents. […]
[…]of his important contribution to education, culture, and society by ACG President Dr. David G. Horner. DEREE-The American College of Greece is also honored to host distinguished guest speakers – His Excellency David Pearce, the US Ambassador to Greece, and Dr. Musa Mihsein, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Open University, United Kingdom. Maria Zoe Papaioannou will deliver the student address for the Class of 2015. Papaioannou, an honors student (BSc in Business Administration, major in Finance), is wrapping up her internship in the finance department of the multinational DIAGEO in London after completing her studies at DEREE at the beginning of the year. […]
[…]an Award Ceremony where distinguished guests from the ACG community, including President David G. Horner and event sponsors had the opportunity to applaud all participant student-athletes and congratulate the medalists. The ACG 2018 International Sports Festival was organized by the Deree – Office of Athletics and was sponsored by Iaso General and RedBull. […]
[…]degree of Master of Science, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts. President Horner gave his closing remarks and offered Charges to the graduates. “Graduates of 2018, we are proud of your accomplishments; we are the better for our association with you as colleagues in learning, and we send you forth in confidence to share the gifts that you, uniquely, can offer!” said President Horner presenting to the audience the newest members of the 54,000-strong ACG alumni community! The stadium filled with enthusiasm while the night sky lit up with bright and colorful fireworks to end a […]
[…]Consumption and Production, and SDG 13 – Climate Action. Directly linked with President Horner’s 2025 vision, the College’s energy commitment follows national and European legislation and is supported by all ACG students, faculty, and staff. Energy management is included in the overall ACG sustainability strategy, which covers a wide spectrum of addressing sustainability issues through its academic programs and research, reducing its carbon footprint while improving its energy efficiency, to enhancing its social impact and increasing transparency and accountability in its daily operations. For all its relevant activity, our campus has been awarded the STARS Gold Rating – an assessment […]
[…]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 […]
[…]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, […]
[…]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 […]
[…]greater social impact; we are thrilled with this new affiliation,” said ACG President David G. […]
Founded in Smyrna, Asia Minor, in 1875, by missionaries from Boston, Massachusetts, The American College of Greece is the oldest and largest US accredited college or university in Europe. For over 148 years, ACG has been offering transformative education and cultivating a fertile intellectual and cultural collaboration between Greece and the United States. ACG is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution. Here are some historical […]
[…]College of Greece, Claudia Carydis and President of The American College of Greece, Dr. David G. Horner and the introduction by the event’s moderator, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director at the ACG Institute for Hellenic Culture & the Liberal Arts Prof. Loren J. Samons II, the discussion opened with a pre-recorded keynote statement by the Deputy Minister of Labor & Social Affairs, Dr. Domna Michailidou. Panel participants included Professor Emeritus of Constitutional Law at the University of Athens, Nicos Alivizatos, Honorary President of SETE and CEO & co-Managing Partner Sani/Ikos Group, Dr. Andreas Andreadis, Professor of Genetics […]
[…]the importance of the connection between the Academic and the Business world. President David G. Horner announced ACG’s plan to add distinctive and sustainable value to society and the economy through education, in his introductory speech at the new modern art museum B&E Goulandris Foundation, in the heart of downtown Athens. “The mission of ACG is to add distinctive and sustainable value to our students, Greece, American education, Hellenic heritage, and the global community through transformative teaching, scholarship, and service. In difficult and good times over the past 144 years, ACG has not only survived but prospered, expanding educational opportunities […]
[…]Arts, Music, and Theater Arts. Commenting on the importance of the Rich gift, President David G. Horner said “great colleges and universities rely on investments from alumni and friends to innovate, grow, improve and advance. Frances Rich’s gift to ACG is a testament to the value of our College and the education it provides to talented students. Her decision to support the arts will have an impact on our students and art in Greece for generations to come.” ACG is tremendously grateful to Frances Rich for her commitment to the future of the College and to the arts. George E. […]
[…]young people to become global citizens and make a positive difference in society. — David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece To find out more about this and other available scholarships, please click here. For additional info, you can contact the Financial Assistance and Planning Office at tel.: +30 210 600 9800, ext. 1304, 1305, 1306, 1327 or via […]
[…]presence, the Commencement Ceremony also included a short musical interlude. President Horner welcomed the students and guests to the ceremony and highlighted its significance saying, “On a scale of one to ten, the importance of this event in my view is a ten! It’s a ten to our students, to their family and friends and to the faculty and staff of the College who have had the privilege of working with tonight’s graduates over several years.” The Ambassador of the United States Embassy in Greece, David D. Pearce, greeted the audience, advising the graduating class to always bring out the […]
[…]lively student audience. Welcoming all to this first WSD event in Greece, ACG President David G. Horner set the tone in his opening remarks with quotes from five memorable US speeches by Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. Representing Deree at the WSD, was Aggeliki Andreadaki, who is currently studying Management. Aggeliki gave her impactful speech on the inherent power of empathy as a driving force in global change, stressing that “without empathy, we will remain spectators.” Aggeliki was supported by her fellow students Nourhan Tarek El Shenawy, Antony Kalogeropoulos, and Anastasia […]
