December 19th, 2018 Dear Colleagues, As 2018 comes to an end, it is important to reflect on the positive gains and learn from the setbacks. Yes, international student enrollments are down compared to two years ago. And we know there are multiple factors that have contributed to slowed enrollment, including the rising cost of U.S. […]
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Happy Holidays!
December 22nd, 2017
20 Fun Facts about the 4th of July/Independence Day
June 29th, 2017 On this federal holiday, also known as Independence Day, marking the Colonies’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared independence from the Great Britain and its king, we thought it would be appropriate to share some fun facts about this historic day. We are already familiar with […]
Season’s greetings and warm wishes for a happy new year
12/23/16 As 2016 comes to an end, and we prepare for the New Year, I cannot help but reflect at the great progress ACEI has made since its inception in 1994. As both President & CEO of ACEI and as Board President of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), a non-profit professional association, of […]
Season’s Greatings
December 24th, 2015 A great deal, all positive, has been taking place at the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI). 2015 was yet another productive year for ACEI. We celebrated our 21st birthday and introduced our 7 business standard processing time; the fastest in the country. We also rolled out a monthly webinar series on topics […]
20 Fun Facts about the 4th of July/Independence Day
July 02, 2015 On this federal holiday, also known as Independence Day, marking the Colonies’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared independence from the Great Britain and its king, we thought it would be appropriate to share some fun facts about this historic day. We are already familiar with […]
Giving Thanks: 5 Rituals from around the Globe
November 27th, 2013 I am always curious about the traditional rituals celebrated by other cultures and set out exploring. On this Thanksgiving, I’d like to share with you five examples of rituals used to mark the passage of time, celebrate life, and give thanks for the harvest that sustains them. 1. Nuts to you! When […]
10 Facts About Labor Day
August 29th, 2013 Monday, September 2, 2013 is Labor Day, in the U.S. It marks the end of the summer vacation season and families around the country will celebrate the holiday with road trips, picnics, barbecues, parades, sport and other outdoor events. Labor Day is an annual celebration of workers and their achievements and originated […]
Happy Holidays!
December 21, 2012 To all our readers, Thank you for following our blog and investing your time and readership in us. We are grateful to all of you who make up the loyal community of readers to whom we are connected. Thank you for joining the discussion. We appreciate your support and your thoughtful comments. […]
Reflection, Renewal, and Red Underwear
December 20, 2012 At the close of this year—at least in the Gregorian calendar— which is celebrated in Europe and in the Americas, I find myself reflecting on what entering a New Year means to people around the world. As I am at the end of my first year living abroad, the differences and similarities […]