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Universities from Eurasia, China, Egypt, and US Share Best Practices in Moscow February 25, 2008 Over the past decade, Russia and its neighbors have launched an array of reforms in higher education administration. The introduction of multi-level educational systems and dramatic changes to increase the quality of higher education according to the Bologna Process have been key goals.	Georgia Celebrates 15 Years of Muskie Fellows December 21, 2007 The United States Embassy in Georgia, in association with IREX, recently hosted a celebration in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Edmund S Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program in the country.
Volunteer-Management Trainings Further Strengthen Ties between Russian NGOs and Their Communities December 17, 2007 Volunteers represent a tremendous resource for any nongovernmental organization, from local nonprofits to international bodies. An effectively managed volunteer program can transform an organization from a few dedicated individuals to a powerhouse with vast human resources.	Football Match Benefits Kyrgyz Children November 22, 2007 The final score of the football (soccer) match on October 27 was four to one. But that hardly mattered, because the real victors in Bishkek’s Spartak Stadium were Kyrgyz orphans who will get winter clothing and boots as a result of the money raised that day.
Alumni Events to Highlight International Education Week across Eurasia November 6, 2007 The eighth annual International Education Week took place November 12-16, 2007. A joint initiative of the US State Department and US Department of Education, International Education Week is designed to “promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.”	2007 Muskie Fellow from Russia participates in New Orleans Lower 9th Ward Mapping Project October 30, 2007 Muskie fellow Natalia Evdokimova participated in the Mapping Project led by Lower 9th Ward NENA (Neighborhood Empowerment Network Association) in New Orleans.
Educators Bring New Methods Home to India and Ukraine October 30, 2007 The first cohort of participants in the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) have returned to their home countries throughout Eurasia and South Asia, replete with ideas, insights, and enthusiasm from the student-centered methodologies they encountered in the United States.	2007 Muskie Fellow from Georgia participates in the World Leaders Forum September 28, 2007 Keti Darakhvelidze, a 2007 fellow from Georgia studying Education at Columbia University, participated in the World Leaders Forum, an annual university-wide initiative at Columbia.
Muskie Alumnus Promoted in Georgian Cabinet September 28, 2007 David Tkeshelashvili, a Muskie alum and graduate of Emory University, was recently appointed Minister of Labour, Healthcare and Social Affairs. Following his participation in the Muskie program in 2005-2006, Mr. Tkeshelashvili was tapped by Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili to hold the post of Minister of Environment and Natural Resources.	2007 Muskie Fellow from Ukraine Makes Presentation to National Association for Retired Federal Employees September 20, 2007 As part of her community service, Alisa Moldavanova, a 2007 fellow from Ukraine, recently gave a presentation about Ukraine to the members of the National Association for Retired Federal Employees.