College Persistence Rate Continues to Rise for Myanmar-Americans in USA

College Enrollment rate among Burmese-Americans maintained at a 90 percent average for 2018 and 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2019—A study...

Myanmar Young Scholars Met with Congressional Office, Federal Agencies

INDIANAPOLIS/WASHINGTON DC, July 24, 2019—Forty-seven young scholars who are participating in the Burmese American Community Institute’s Upward College Summer Scholars...

BACI and local community gives back on World Refugee Day

In conjunction with World Refugee Day, members of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), along with more than 80 young...

Application: BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2019

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive...

BACI Executive Director Honored with the Indiana Senate Proclamation

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 16, 2019 — Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), was bestowed with the...

Myanmar Union Day Anniversary Calls for Unity, Seeks U.S. Support

‘Union Day of Burma’ Event in the U.S. calls for Unity, to End Violence in Ethnic Minority Areas, U.S. Support...

Elaisa Vahnie selected as speaker at International Education Leadership Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The talk will focus on issues in higher education that may shape strategies for international engagement and...

BACI Partners with IU McKinney Law School; assisting Refugees and Migrants with their Naturalization needs

BACI Served 1092 Refugees with Their Various Immigration Needs in FY2018 alone and, of those, 527 Individuals Successfully Completed Their...

Excerpt of BACI Executive Director Remarks Given at Meeting With Parents And Community Members

During Parents meeting on October 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN, USA, BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie encourages parents and community...

College Enrollment Rate Continues to Rise for Myanmar-Americans in USA

College going rate among Burmese-Americans increases 114% in seven years INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2018 – A study released by Burmese...

Myanmar Featured at Asian Festival

INDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2018 — Indianapolis celebrated Asian culture and diversity through its 11th Annual Asian Festival, hosted by the...

Indy Organizations Partner Together to Celebrate World Refugee Day

June 20, 2018: Indianapolis, IN, USA — This year marks the seventh year of the Burmese American Community Institute’s (BACI)...

Myanmar Diaspora Group in the US to Volunteer at Hakha College

INDIANAPOLIS, USA, May 23, 2018—For the first time in its history, the Burmese American Community Institute, BACI, is sending volunteer...

Myanmar Youth Leaders in USA Discuss the Future of their Country

Myanmar Youth Leaders in USA Discuss the Future of their Country INDIANAPOLIS, April 28, 2018 – For the 5th year,...

Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2018

BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive academic research...

Remarks by Ambassador Scot Marciel at the Signing of MoU for Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program

Remarks at the Signing of Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scot Marciel United States Ambassador to Myanmar Yangon University Yangon,...

Union Day of Burma Event in US to Promote Unity and Support Democratic Transition

‘Union Day of Burma’ Event in US to Promote Ethnic Harmony, Unity and Support Democratic Transition INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 8, 2018...

Myanmar Community in the United States Seek the U.S Support for Peace, Development, and Democracy

BACI Hosted the U.S. Senator Todd Young, seek the U.S Support for Peace, Development, and Democracy in Burma/Myanmar INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 28,...

Myanmar Population in The U.S. Growing, College Enrollment Rate Rising

College going rate among Burmese-Americans increases 97.7 percent in six years INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2017 – A Burmese American Community...

2017-2018 Upward College Program Application Form

2017-2018 Upward College Program Application Form The Upward College Program helps prepare the participants their college and future success through...

Myanmar Youth Leaders in the U.S. Discuss the Future of their Country

INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 5, 2017 – Young leaders from Myanmar participating in the Youth Leadership Program, led by Indiana University Bloomington...

Myanmar community leader honored with Community Leader Award

The Community Leader Award is given to an outstanding leader that provides services and assistance to the Asian/Pacific Islander Community...

BACI hosted Service Project with Grinnell College

March 24, 2017 — A group of students from Grinnell College, Iowa successfully completed a Service Project with the Burmese American Community...

2017 Summer Scholars Program Application

2017 Upward College Summer Scholar Application Form Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and intensive academic...

Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA Establishes Chapters on the West Coast

February 27, 2017 — In an effort to broaden and strengthen the national network, the organizing trip of the Myanmar Students and...

Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA Launched

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2017 — The Myanmar Students and Professionals Network USA (MSPNUSA) was launched in Indianapolis on Saturday Feb....

Myanmar Community in Indianapolis to Commemorate ‘Union Day of Burma’

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 7, 2017 — For the first time, Myanmar ethnic communities residing in Central Indiana will observe the 70th...

Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett stresses Indianapolis as an inclusive city for the Myanmar community

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2016 – Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke Nov. 15 to leaders of the Myanmar/Burmese community in Indianapolis...

The Burmese Population in The U.S. Reaches Nearly 300,000, College Enrollment Rate Rising

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2016 – A Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) study finds the college going rate among Burmese-Americans to...

BACI Hosts Youth Leadership Program with Myanmar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS, MAY 3, 2016 – For the third year, the Burmese American Community Institute...

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