Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program in Lebanon

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for high school students (14-16 years old) to spend one academic year in the United States. The program is crucial for expanding communication between the peoples of the United States and Lebanon to promote mutual understanding and respect. ...
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By | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: , ,

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Ambassador Elizabeth Richard’s Remarks at American Community School Graduation Ceremony

Class of 2017 graduates, parents, ACS faculty and staff. ACS head of school Dr. Greg MacGilpin, Jr, Your Excellency Prime Minister Hariri, Distinguished guests.  I am honored to be with you today to mark such a joyous occasion. Congratulations to all the Graduates.  Today’s ceremony is the culmination of everything  you have achieved as ACS ...
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By | 28 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches | Tags: , , , ,

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U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Richard Visits Tripoli

U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Richard visited Tripoli on Wednesday, May 3 to discuss the major issues concerning the citizens of Lebanon’s second largest city and to convey a message of strong U.S. support for efforts of these citizens to improve conditions for the residents of Tripoli.  In the course of her visit, Ambassador Richard met with ...
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By | 8 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

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Public Affairs Officer Alan Holst Visits the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik

Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Alan Holst visited the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik on March 30. He gave remarks at the distribution of certificates to 20 USEK students who completed training in the U.S. Embassy-funded “Theater and Democracy” project that won a Public Diplomacy small grant competition to support English language education.  This project promotes ...
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By | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: , , , ,

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Deputy Chief of Mission Inaugurates Hayati (My Life) Exhibit

American Deputy Chief of Mission Danny Hall inaugurated the Hayati (My Life) exhibit today at Club Minus 1 in Beirut. Speaking to a diverse audience that included NGO officials, artists, and the photographers and their families, he emphasized the importance of art in bringing people together, and the Embassy’s enthusiastic support for these kinds of ...
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By | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags:

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