On June 16 and 17, numerous members of the Alumni Association participated in celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, organized by U.S. diplomatic missions in Kraków and Warsaw. Both events served not only as an opportunity to commemorate an important milestone in U.S. history, but also to highlight the enduring partnership and friendship between Poland and the United States.
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Alumni at the 4th Edition of the “US-CEE Connection Weekend”
The international conference “U.S.–Central and Eastern European Connection Weekend” was held for the fourth time. The organizers—the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Jagiellonian University and the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America in Washington—invited participants to Kraków, specifically to the auditorium of the Collegium Novum at the Jagiellonian University, for the weekend of June 12–13, 2026.
Following the theme “Transatlantic Challenges in Law, Business & Policy,” conference participants discussed the most pressing issues related to regulations concerning capital markets, trade, sustainable development, public advocacy, and digital transformation. The dynamic geopolitical changes of the present day have drawn attention to these matters, and numerous regulations may significantly affect the future of relations between the United States and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Poland.
Read MoreAlumni at the Business Market Conference
On April 23, 2026, we had the pleasure of participating as a partner in the 6th edition of the nationwide Business Market, which took place in the atmospheric interiors of the Targowa Creativity Center at 56 Targowa Street in Warsaw. The event brought together a large group of participants fascinated by the topics of financial independence, career development, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Read More7th International Student Conference PHILCON 2026
On April 23, 2026, the seventh edition of the PHILCON international student conference took place. The event is an initiative of the English Studies Research Club at the University of Radom, operating under the supervision of Dr. Ewa Klęczaj-Siara at the Department of Modern Languages in the Faculty of Philology and Pedagogy.
Read MoreWe’re launching the “Alumni Podcast” on Spotify!
We’re keeping up with the times and embracing new forms of communication—which is why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Alumni Association’s channel on Spotify: “Alumni Podcast”.
Read More1st American Independent Cinema Showcase in Rzeszów
On March 5–7, the Alumni Association organized the American Independent Cinema Showcase in Rzeszów. The event’s partners were the American Film Festival (Wrocław) and the Regional Film Foundation / Kino Zorza (Rzeszów). The Showcase’s program was based on the 16th edition of the American Film Festival from 2025 and featured three American independent film productions (one documentary and two feature films).
Read MoreAlumni Carnival 2026
For the fifth time, members of our Association met as part of the “Alumni Carnival.” In January and February this year, Polish alumni held a series of regional meetings, having fun, participating in interesting events, and discussing plans for the future.
The meetings were attended not only by members of the Alumni Association, but also by participants of all US Department of State programs who have not yet joined the “Alumni family,” such as FLEXers and Fulbrighters.
Read MoreNew Audit Committee of the Alumni Association
Yesterday, members of the Alumni Association held elections to the Audit Committee during the Extraordinary General Meeting.
After the vote, Maja Meissner, Piotr Kotelnicki, and Przemysław Schmidt took up their positions on the Committee. We congratulate them on their election and look forward to working together for the good of the Association.
At the same time, the management board and the entire community would like to thank the previous members of the Committee for their many years of supporting the Association’s activities with their knowledge, experience, and commitment. Krzysztof Cichocki, Aneta Pacek-Łopalewska, and Małgorzata Zasuńska – these were wonderful years of cooperation.
Read MoreCHRISTMAS PARTY A.D. 2025
Ah, what an amazing Christmas Party it was !
A different format. A different location. And yet—as always—a great atmosphere and lots of fun.
Read MoreAlumni at the IREX conference: “Tech for Impact Summit”
On November 3-7, members of the Alumni Association took part in the “Community Engagement Exchange Program. Tech for Impact Summit” conference. The conference was held in Warsaw and was jointly organized by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) and the US Embassy in Poland.
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