Ambassador Litzenberger participated in a ceremony launching the George Washington University-Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University dual-degree program in education management. During his speech the ambassador noted that it is a key priority for us at the Embassy to help Azerbaijani and American institutions of higher education find ways to work together. He added that he believes …
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Visiting Fulbright Specialist Professor Shuba Ghosh of Syracuse University yesterday shared a brief history of intellectual property law with students at ADA University. Professor Ghosh, who is undertaking a two-week engagement with Baku State University Law School, will be speaking at the Baku American Center this Friday evening on the vital role intellectual property rights …
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We want to wish good luck to our new group of twenty FLEX finalists who are about to start their 1 year adventure in the United States! Today, FLEX finalists from Azerbaijan visited the U.S. Embassy for their visa interviews. Over the course of one year, these FLEX students will gain leadership skills, learn about American …
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A warm welcome to our brand new FLEX Alumni who just returned to Azerbaijan from their study in U.S. Welcome to the FLEX Family! Begun in 1993, the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program provides opportunity for high school students to live with American host families and attended an American high school for a full academic …
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U.S. Ambassador Lee Litzenberger met with university students at the Baku American Center as part of the “Ambassador’s Hour” project. The Ambassador shared stories from his life and career, including the path which brought him to the Embassy here in Baku, and gave valuable recommendations to students who want to become diplomats. He then answered …
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Secondary school students from Azerbaijan are invited to apply for participation in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program for Azerbaijan and Georgia, the On-Demand Caucasus Youth Leadership Program 2017 which will take place August 28-Sept 23, 2017. The program will employ a highly interactive approach both in workshops and in a range of public and community settings. …
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We are pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 12- to 18-month professional fellowship, funded by The U.S. Department of State. All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States. People with 2 to 10 years of experience working on social …
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We are pleased to announce the 2018-2019 Fulbright Foreign Student Program! Fully sponsored by the United States Department of State, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides opportunities for Azerbaijani youth to continue their education via master’s degree studies in the U.S. universities. All applications must be submitted online by June 5th, 2017. For more detailed …
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Five students of Baku State University’s Law School and their coach traveled to the United States to take part in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition — a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. The event they are attending is …
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