Hungarian American Coalition

06/13/2026

🎓 We are proud of our 2025 HYPE graduates!

As we prepare to welcome a new cohort, we're taking a look back at the talented young Hungarian Americans who completed the program last year.

Stay tuned as we introduce the 2026 HYPE participants and begin another exciting chapter of leadership and learning!

06/03/2026

Let's keep the USA 250 celebration going!

Everyone loves the logo, so by popular demand, we are launching the USA 250 Gala collection.

Grab yours: https://www.bonfire.com/store/usa-250-hungarian-american-coalition/

PLEASE NOTE that all printing, shipping, and customer service are handled by Bonfire. The Hungarian American Coalition does not receive profit from merchandise sales.

05/30/2026

Legacy of Hungarians in the United States - Exhibition premiered in the U.S. at the USA 250 Gala, an exhibition that explores the connections between Hungary and America.

Spanning from the late 18th century to the present day, the project presents a comprehensive historical overview of the Hungarian presence in the United States, combining 250 personal and family stories with key community locations that shaped Hungarian–American life.

There are multiple ways to join the initiative:

Celebrate: Host the exhibition in your community
Connect: Share your family's story
Contribute: Become content partner or sponsor

Learn more: https://usa250.hu/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/pVHsV569zpY

05/29/2026

We were thrilled to welcome Rubik’s Cube artist Dylan Sadiq, the “College Cuber”, to the USA 250 Gala. The interactive art exhibit featured the 1956 Hungarian Freedom Fighter, Time Magazine’s Man of the Year.

Guests were invited to place one of the cubes into the artwork and sign the frame, helping create a one-of-a-kind collaborative piece.

05/28/2026

The Hungarian American Artifacts Exhibition at the USA250 Gala showcased diaries, books, photographs, and other memorabilia collected, conserved, and preserved by the American Hungarian Foundation illuminating the Hungarian American story, the immigrant experience, and the enduring cultural legacy of Hungarians in the United States.

Featured artifacts included exquisite Zsolnay porcelain, materials connected to Camp Kilmer and the 1956 Hungarian refugee experience, as well as rare archival photographs and historical documents that brought generations of Hungarian American history to life.

Special thanks to Melissa Katko Pepin, Executive Director of the American Hungarian Foundation, for curating this remarkable exhibition and helping to share these powerful stories of heritage, resilience, and contribution.

05/27/2026

We are excited to share the video that premiered at our USA250 Gala.

It celebrates heritage, history, and the ties that connect us. The Hungarian American story IS the American story.

Written and narrated by Andrea Lauer Rice, and directed by Réka Pigniczky.
Premiered April 27, 2026 at the Library of Congress.
TRT: 5:42
© 56FILMS

From the early days of immigration to today, this video highlights the unique role Hungarian immigrants have played in shaping the nation’s story 🇺🇸🇭🇺 Di...

05/15/2026

Excited to kick off the 3rd semester of the HYPE (Hungarian Young Professional Engagement) Leadership Program!

This semester brings an incredible lineup of new speakers and engaging conversations focused on leadership, professional development, public service, and community building. It is inspiring to see such a strong network of young Hungarian American professionals continue to grow and connect through HYPE! 🇭🇺 🇺🇸

We look forward to welcoming more young Hungarian American professionals from across the United States to join us this semester! Applications are open until May 31st. 📅

Learn more about the HYPE Network here: https://lnkd.in/d5jZ8N4W

05/11/2026

In her speech at the USA 250 Gala, Coalition President Andrea Lauer Rice reflected on her family’s connection to the Library of Congress, the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, and 35 years of the Hungarian American Coalition. She spoke about the USA 250 community projects, the Coalition’s mission, and the future of Hungarian Americans.

Video courtesy of Bocskai Rádió.

05/03/2026

Our United States of America 250 Gala was featured on Hungary’s news! We are extremely fortunate and grateful to have been able to celebrate the Hungarian American achievements of the past 250 years with our 420 guests! We could not have done it without the support of the and the , as well as the many volunteers! Thank you to everyone who attended - we hope you enjoyed yourselves!