Fulbright Greece Archives

Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger Remarks: Fulbright Spring Get-Together with Greek Fulbright Fellows in the U.S.

Deputy Chief of Mission David Burger: "It’s also an exciting time to be in Greece because we’re doing so much great work with the Greek government on really expanding the horizons of U.S.-Greece cooperation in the academic world. Right now, we’re working very closely with Minister of Education Nikki Kerameus, a graduate of a U.S. ...

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 16 March, 2021 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Featured Event, U.S. & Greece | Tags: #USGreece2021, Fulbright Greece

Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at Fulbright Greece Black History Month Event

Ambassador Pyatt: "2021 is a really special year, for both Fulbright and for Greece. Its the 75th anniversary of Fulbright, the oldest Fulbright program in Europe and the second oldest in the world. And I will point out, Artemis, that I’m now on track to celebrate both Fulbright’s 70th Anniversary in Greece and it’s 75th, ...

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 26 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, Speeches, U.S. & Greece | Tags: #USGreece2021, American Philhellenes, Black History Month, Fulbright Greece

Fulbright Greece: Message from U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt

As the U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, I want to commend Fulbright Greece on its response to the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. After the State Department issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory on March 19 and the Fulbright Program was suspended for all U.S. participants, Artemis and her team at Fulbright ...

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Speeches | Tags: Fulbright Greece

Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at the Welcome Reception for 2019-2020 U.S. Fulbright Grantees

I would encourage you to think of yourselves as Ambassadors for the United States, for what we represent, for our values, for our tolerance, for our traditions, but also take advantage of this fantastic opportunity that you have. This is a magical country with an incredibly rich culture, a fantastically welcoming society, and literally millennia ...

By U.S. Embassy in Athens | 25 September, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece | Tags: Fulbright Greece

Ambassador Pyatt’s Remarks at the Fulbright 70th Anniversary

Awards Ceremony At the American School of Classical Studies – Cotsen Hall June 13, 2018 – 7:20 to 9:00 PM Thank you for your warm introduction Artemis. Good evening Minister Gavrolgou, members of the Fulbright Board and staff; Fulbright scholars and students, distinguished guests, it is my pleasure to be with you agian tonight to ...

By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Greece | Tags: Fulbright Awards, Fulbright Greece

Ambassador’s Remarks for the 70th Anniversary of Fulbright Greece

Presidential Palace April 23, 2018 Kalimera, good morning, I’d like to begin, Mr. President, by saying thank you for those remarkable, wise and gracious remarks about the history of our Fulbright partnership and our relationship. I am deeply grateful. Thank you also for having us out here today to mark this historic occasion. It’s truly ...

By U.S. Consulate in Thessaloniki | 23 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Speeches, U.S. & Greece | Tags: 70th Anniversary of Fulbright Greece, Fulbright Greece

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