14/07/2026
Last week, the University of Prishtina, in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Kosovo and the United States-Kosovo Educational Exchange Board - USKEB, commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States through a special event held as part of the Prishtina International Summer University. The gathering brought together government officials, diplomats, academics, exchange alumni, and visiting students to celebrate 250 years of American democracy and the enduring partnership between Kosovo and the United States.
Guests heard remarks from Professor Dr. Arben Hajrullahu, Rector of the University of Prishtina; Albin Kurti, Acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo; Wylita Bell, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo; and Audrey Coleman, Director of the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas.
Following the keynote remarks, a panel explored the significance of the U.S. semiquincentennial and the importance of active citizenship, community engagement, and international cooperation. The program concluded with a roundtable discussion, opened by Përparim Kryeziu, Acting Deputy Minister of Education and Science and alumnus of the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, where exchange alumni and visiting students shared their experiences and demonstrated the transformative role of educational exchange in shaping future leaders and strengthening U.S.-Kosovo relations.
American Councils is proud to implement USKEB with support from Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Embassy Pristina, Kosovo, and Kosovo's Ministry of Education and Science.
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