[…]of conversation and inspiration at his New York City home on April 16. ACG President David G. Horner delivered a warm welcome and introduction to ACG’s unique role in Greece’s educational ecosystem. Dr. Horner described ACG’s extraordinary growth and impact since its relocation to Greece following the Smyrna Catastrophe in 1923. Mr. Logothetis inspired the gathering with comments about his commitment to Greek values and American opportunity, and described the origins and impacts of the Libra Internship Program, initially established at ACG in 2011. A “fireside chat” between Mr. Logothetis and surprise guest General Andrew P. Poppas, Commanding General, U.S. […]
[…]its borders and cultivate a thriving educational landscape. Drawing from ACG’s rich history, Dr. Horner discussed the institution’s adaptability over its 100-year history in Greece to flourish despite regulatory challenges. While acknowledging the obstacles that lie ahead, Dr. Horner remains steadfast in his optimism, underscoring the imperative for a collective effort to propel Greece toward becoming a global educational hub. If you would like to hear the podcast, click […]
[…]example of opinion leaders that ACG will be hosting, coming primarily from the US. President David Horner warmly welcomed the ambassador, expressing ACG’s appreciation of the role the U.S. government and the U.S. Embassy in Greece have played in the development of The American College of Greece, also referring to the mission and core values of the College “at a time when world events are bringing new challenges to campus communities in the U.S. and around the globe,” as he said. Welcoming the ambassador on behalf of the students, Melina Giannakouli presented the ambassador’s bio and students-panelists Giorgos Artelaris, Lydia […]
[…]January 27th, was elevated to unparalleled heights by the esteemed presence of President David G. Horner and the ACG Higher Administration, underscoring the event’s significance and success. The evening unfolded with a cascade of recognition for athletes across all our Sports Academies, honoring their dedication and achievements from the previous year. The spotlight shone brightest on the Guest of Honor, the legendary soccer coach Otto Rehhagel, who graced us with his presence on the 20-year anniversary of Greece’s historic Euro 2004 victory in Portugal. Coach Rehhagel, a paragon of dedication to sports, imparted invaluable advice to our budding athletes in […]
[…]President Public Affairs, The American College of Greece 14:38 | Welcome Remarks Dr. David G. Horner, President, The American College of Greece 14:41 | Ambassador’s Bio Deree Student 14:43 | Opening Remarks H.E. George J. Tsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic 14:46 | Deree Students discuss with the Ambassador 15:10 | Q & A Session Ambassador’s Bio George James Tsunis presented his credentials to the President of the Hellenic Republic on May 10, 2022. He was nominated by President Biden and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 10, 2022. Ambassador Tsunis is the proud Greek-American son […]
[…]the Emmanouela Vernikou Award for Inspirational Spirit. Then, a few years ago, President Horner invited me to serve on an alums advisory group, which I did for four years. This gave me a deep appreciation of how much Pierce and the ACG have grown with President Horner’s leadership and the staff’s invaluable contributions. Looking back, how did your time at Pierce help you become the person you are today? Pierce gave me a love for learning, self-reflection, meaningful relationships, and durable values. These are the best gifts an Alma Matter can provide, and they all had a significant impact on […]
[…]of Administration & Pierce, delivered the welcoming address on behalf of ACG President David G. Horner, emphasizing the primary goal of the Athens Inclusive Education project—to establish an educational environment where every student can thrive. The project is driven by a shared commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable education, recognizing and nurturing the unique strengths of each learner. ACG’s historical dedication to diversity and its active engagement in organizing initiatives align with the project’s mission, preparing students to contribute to a world that values the distinctiveness of all individuals. H.E. George J. Tsunis, US Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, took […]
[…]as well as KALOS TFM for graciously supplying T-shirts for our volunteers. President David G. Horner opened the gala and reflected on that time, 100 years ago, when “the school was utterly destroyed by a fire that engulfed the surrounding city. What must they [the school’s faculty and staff] have thought? What must they have left? Leaving Smyrna behind and beginning again in another country, in Greece, here in Athens? What courage, what faith, what indomitable spirit! This is the story we celebrate tonight – the story of this school and the country, Greece, that adopted it. A story of […]
[…]of students each year, including a large cohort of refugee students,” said President David G. Horner. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate The American College of Greece’s anniversary than by leveraging our deep educational capacity and long-standing commitment to equitable, values-based education with the strengths of the Antetokounmpo family, whose own journey underscores what is possible through education, commitment and hope.” The life skills and leadership development workshops will be delivered by faculty at Pierce’s campus. “This collaboration prioritizes diversity because we know diversity enriches our learning environment and fosters a sense of belonging,” said Sr. Vice […]
