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The American College of Greece and the Athena Research Center (ARC) have officially announced their collaboration to undertake joint initiatives and actions. This partnership leverages the expertise and capabilities of both institutions to focus on academic research, development and implementation of research programs, outreach, innovation, and cooperation with public and private sector entities. The collaboration was announced during a ceremony on June 2, 2023, following the signing of an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) in February 2023.

Filling in for ACG President David G. Horner, who was unable to attend the ceremony, Professor Loren J. Samons, Chief Academic Advisor and Executive Director of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at ACG, remarked how ACG has many natural overlaps with ARC in both institutions’ pursuit of academic excellence, research advancements and societal impact.

Dr. Constantinos Papadias, Scientific Director of the ACG Research Center (ACG-RC) and Founding Executive Director of the Research, Technology & Innovation Network, summarized the importance of the collaboration when he stated: “We are very happy to bring to fruition this collaboration with the Athena Research Center, given their strong presence in research and technological innovation, particularly in the realm of information technologies. This agreement sets the stage for a productive and synergistic partnership wherein ACG and ARC can collaborate on joint research projects, exchange knowledge and expertise, and collectively contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Greece and beyond.”

Read more about the MoU signing ceremony here.