During the first half of July, over 270 students admitted to U.S. universities attended EducationUSA’s pre-departure orientations (PDOs) in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. These engaging sessions aimed to arm participants with necessary information to enable a smooth transition to a new academic and cultural environment. EducationUSA hosts these events every year ...
This August, Global UGRAD alumna Syeda Muhadsa Naqvi was honored with the prestigious Pride of Pakistan Award, conferred by the Government of Pakistan for her outstanding work in youth development, gender equality, and community leadership. Originally from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Naqvi is a social activist, advocate, and founder of Leading Visionaries, an organization dedicated to promoting youth leadership ...
When it comes to studying in the United States, there’s no shortage of myths – from what counts as the “perfect” application to whether scholarships are only for straight-A students. In this recurring feature, EducationUSA advisers break down some of the biggest misconceptions and share what truly matters for your ...
During the last quarter, Fulbright alumnus Professor Dr. Rahmat Ellahi was nominated for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civil honors, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics. Dr. Ellahi completed his postdoctoral research at the University of California, Riverside, in 2012 under the Fulbright Scholar program and currently works at the International Islamic University, ...
Earlier this May, USEFP’s new executive director, Dr. Peter Moran, embarked on his first official visit to the regional offices in Lahore and Karachi. As he is based in Islamabad, this trip marked a key step in Dr. Moran’s leadership journey, one that prioritizes listening, learning, and deepening ties with ...
