[…]Board and Managing Director of PHARMATHEN – graduated from PIERCE and are active alumnae. Dr Horner presented the two men with certificates of appreciation for their companies, expressing the ACG community’s “profound appreciation for what you have done and for what you are doing.” Dr Horner also thanked both families for their tireless dedication, support, and commitment to The American College of Greece through scholarships and internships provided by their companies to DEREE students (S&B Minerals – now owned by IMERYS – provides two International Internships to DEREE students annually) and to PIERCE students (two PHARMATHEN scholarships annually available for students […]
President David G. Horner announced today the official launch of The American College of Greece’s most recent public service initiative: the ACG Institute of Public Health. “We are delighted to collaborate with the Behrakis Foundation (based in Boston, MA) to offer a significant resource to benefit Greek society, further enhancing ACG’s social responsibility endeavors”. The ACG Institute of Public Health builds on a program begun in 2010 by the Behrakis Foundation in co-operation with the Harvard School of Public Health, under the operating direction of Dr. Panagiotis Behrakis of the Hellenic Anti-Cancer Society and formerly, Associate Professor at the Medical School […]
[…]new venture that will expand Demokritos’ impact even further in this area.” President David G. Horner of The American College of Greece noted that “The National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” and ACG have been neighbors in Aghia Paraskevi for many years. This agreement reflects not only our physical proximity but also the similarities in our institutional goals of promoting research and innovation and our commitment to advancing economic development in Greece.” The ACG Innovation Hub @ Demokritos is expected to begin operations as early as spring of 2022, under the direction of ACG’s Research, Technology & Innovation […]
Non ministrari, sed ministrare – Not to be served, but to serve A core mission of The American College of Greece is to contribute to the advancement of Greece and the global community through teaching, scholarship, outreach and service rooted in the American educational tradition. The achievement of this mission is not possible without the support of alumni and friends of the College who join us in the belief that high achieving students should have the opportunity to attain a quality education in Greece. Mission-Driven Following the model of independent educational institutions in the U.S., ACG is a mission-driven […]
[…]of this year’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Scholarship Program. President David G. Horner gave the welcoming remarks, discussed the road so far for the SNF Scholarship Program and the bridge the Program created between Deree and Greek public educational institutions. The President concluded his speech by congratulating all scholars for their achievements. Executive Director of Development, Mary Triantafillou, followed by introducing three scholars, Stamatia Tsampa, Andreas Moschovitis and Christiana Verdeli on stage who gave testimonials on their experiences as SNF Scholarship recipients. “I am more than certain that Deree will be here for you to help you blossom as it […]
[…]impact through a variety of socially responsible initiatives. As also reflected in President Horner’s 2025 vision, and following US best practices, ACG is gradually developing an ever-growing number of sustainability best practices addressing issues from carbon footprint, to energy efficiency and social responsibility, to sustainability focus in academic programs and research, as well as further enhancement in transparency, diversity and accountability. STARS facts: ACG is the second institution in Europe to win a SILVER rating. We are one of the 3 institutions for 2017 that were awarded with SILVER-rating outside the US and Canada ACG is the one of the […]
[…]between Greece and the United States on matters of economy, trade, and security. President Horner addressed the opening remarks and described ACG’s relationship with the U.S. Embassy in Athens as “Our no. 1 institution relationship” before introducing the Ambassador to the audience. “In many ways we are going through one of the most promising phases of U.S.-Greece relations in a very long time” said Ambassador Pyatt on an optimistic note. Commenting on Greece’s great current investment opportunities, the Ambassador stressed the country’s enormous potential in the areas of renewable energy, logistics, digitization, and human capital. In the discussion that followed […]
[…]helped build a strong case. Following US best practices and as also reflected in President Horner’s 2025 vision, ACG has come a long way as an academic institution since the first STARS report was submitted in 2015. For more detailed information on ACG Sustainability Achievements, please visit our website. With more than 900 participants in 40 countries, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. As we stand, ACG is the only academic institution in Greece that submits such a report and one […]
[…]a light of hope for the coming period. In announcing the Scholarships Program, President David G. Horner stated, “In these unprecedented times, it is extremely encouraging to see organizations, like the John S. Latsis Foundation, endorsing our mission of adding distinctive and sustainable value to our students, Greece and the global community. We are grateful for the Foundation that supports deserving young people to become global citizens and make a positive difference in society.” Eva Lianou, General Manager at the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, commented that: “The ‘Latsis Foundation Study Abroad Scholarships Program is a product of the Foundation’s commitment to enhance access to […]
[…]Carydis, greeted the teams and the crowd of students, faculty, staff, and ACG President David G. Horner, and added “We are proud to organize and host events that promote social contribution and awareness of people as part of the ACG CARES program. We are also proud of the members of the College community who regularly participate in volunteer activities and contribute in various ways by supporting a large number of NGOs, the local authorities, and other third parties.” In line with ACG’s mission to “contribute to the advancement of Greece and the global community through teaching, scholarship, outreach, and service,” […]
