In 2019, IIE in collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs launched the International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP) Greece. The primary objective of IAPP Greece is to increase and support the number of sustainable U.S. – Greek academic partnerships, including student mobility, joint research, faculty exchange, and more. To achieve this goal, the program focuses on: 1. Enhancing knowledge of U.S. and Greek higher education systems, 2. Providing tools and resources for developing a partnership strategy, 3. Creating opportunities, both virtual and in-person, to convene both sides and strengthen ties between potential partners.
In November 2022, delegates from universities and governments of both countries convened in Greece for the Pharos Summit. This weeklong event included site visits to all 24 public Greek universities, the Presidential Mansion in Athens, and the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
Embrace the luminous tapestry of academic synergy and global kinship as we commemorate the inaugural anniversary of the “Pharos Summit 2022: Greek – U.S. Collaboration in Higher Education”. This event promises to be a momentous occasion that transcends borders and ignites the spirit of cooperation between US and Greek Higher Education Institutions.
This virtual celebration will mark a significant milestone in our ongoing journey to foster sustainable academic partnerships between U.S. and Greek higher education institutions. It is not just a mere reflection on the past; it’s a powerful testament to our commitment to the future. It symbolizes the unwavering dedication of both nations to elevate the realm of higher education, push boundaries, and explore uncharted territories in academia.
This is an excellent opportunity to showcase the collaborative efforts and accomplishments of our institutions, as well as to share ideas, and present our plans for the exciting future of the Greek – U.S. Collaboration in Higher Education.
Remarks from Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of the Hellenic Republic
Remarks from the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, George J. Tsunis
Remarks from Allan Goodman, CEO, IIE
Update from Christos Michalakelis, President, Study in Greece
Update from Artemis Zenetou, Executive Director, Fulbright Greece
Progress to Date: IIE Center for International Partnerships team
Partnership Progress Reports: Joint presentations from 4 Greek + 4 U.S. Institutions :
Virtual Agora
Next Steps: SiG & IIE
A transformative initiative that catalyzes international partnerships, fostering global citizenship, knowledge exchange, and cultural enrichment on a global scale.
It’s an opportunity to enhance the already existing ties between U.S. and Greek universities.
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This research is co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Social Fund- ESF) through the Operational Programme «Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020» in the context of the project “Study in Greece: Extroversion – Internationalization of Greek Universities (MIS 5071330).
