3rd Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with a Celebration of the 77th Anniversary of Myanmar Union Day

For Immediate Release INDIANAPOLIS, February 14, 2024 — The 3rd Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar, hosted by the Burmese...

3rd International Conference To Support A Path Forward To Democracy In A New Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, January 20, 2024 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI), in partnership with co-hosts and collaborators, will be hosting the Spring...

Burmese Community Celebrates 30 Years of their Success in Central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, September 28, 2023—The Burmese community hosted a Community Awards Dinner today as part of a celebration of 30 Years...

Community Awards Nomination Form Open – 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana

In celebration of 30 Years of Burmese Community in Central Indiana, outstanding individuals and organizations in the past 30 years...

Indiana State Governor has Proclaimed July 2023 as Burmese American Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS, July 1, 2023 — Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Governor of the State of Indiana, has proclaimed...

BACI Honored with the Stone of Hope Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 21, 2023 BACI Honored with the Stone of Hope Award INDIANAPOLIS, June 21, 2023 —  The Burmese...

Full text of Remarks by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie at Burmese Community Meeting with Indianapolis Mayor and IMPD Chief

March 30, 2023 My name is Elaisa Vahnie and I am the Executive Director of the Burmese American Community Institute...

2nd Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with a Celebration of the 76th Myanmar Union Day

In her keynote speech, Hon. Melissa A. Brown, Deputy Assistant U.S. Secretary of State, underscored the three pillars of the...

Spring Flowers II International Conference to Support a Path Forward to Democracy in Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, February 3, 2023 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM)...

Register: BACI Briefing on the Welcome Corps, a Refugee Private Sponsorship Program Jan 24, 7:30 PM EST

Register for Myanmar Union Day 2023 Feb 11

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 76th Myanmar Union Day ceremony with the 2nd Spring...

Happy New Year 2023 Message from Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie

Dear Friends, Warmest greetings! I am delighted to have this opportunity to reflect and share with you some of our...

Join Us Build Burmese Community Center

A Campus to Serve Members of the Community in More Impactful Ways. Dear Friends, Warmest greetings. We are writing to...

Federal Grant to Strengthen BACI’s Civic Education and Naturalization Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grant will help BACI’s Educational Programs to train at least 600 Lawful Permanent Residents...

BACI Awarded $240,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 22, 2022 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has been awarded a $240,000 grant from Lilly Endowment...

Welcome Speech by Mr. Elaisa Vahnie at First Graduation Ceremony of National University of Union of Myanmar

Welcoming Speech Delivered by Mr. Elaisa Vahnieat the 1st Commencement Ceremony of the National University of the Union of Myanmar...

College Going Rate among Burmese-Americans Maintained at 93.3% as the Burmese Community Continues to Grow in the US

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2022—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) yesterday at its 11th Annual Research Presentation...

Register for 2nd Annual Myanmar Research Presentation Aug 12

August 2, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce that the BACI 2nd Annual Myanmar...

Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with a Celebration of the 75th Union Day of Myanmar

The Conference reaffirmed its support for building a federal democratic Union of Myanmar based on the Panglong principles of freedom,...

Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar

February 12, 2022 marks the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in Myanmar (also known as Burma)...

International Conference on Myanmar Launched, Featured Speakers Announced

Conference Launched on Feb 5; Featured Speakers and Updated Program Announced – Spring Flowers International Conference on Myanmar INDIANAPOLIS, January...

International Conference on Myanmar to Chart a Path Forward to Democracy in Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, January 30, 2022 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and the National University of the Union of Myanmar...

Student Application for the National University of the Union of Myanmar Released

January 4, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the enrollment application for...

New Year Message 2022 & January Newsletter

Dear Friends,   The past year – which, for the BACI, marks 10 years of advocacy, education, and service –...

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MYANMAR

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MYANMAR Burmese American Community Institute (BACI)National University of the Union of Myanmar (NUUM) Co-hosted...

University Teaching Fellowship Program

Teaching Fellows Position: Teaching Fellows with the Teaching Fellowship Program at BACI’s Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI) in partnership with...

Full text of remarks by Elaisa Vahnie on Burma Military Coup at the Mid-East Honors Association Conference 2021, USA

Remarks of Mr. Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of Burmese American Community Institute and Advisor to the Free Myanmar Campaign USA...

Remarks by Elaisa Vahnie at the National Virtual Protest against the Myanmar (Burma) Coup

Via ZOOM, IndianapolisMarch 20, 2021 Elaisa Vahnie: Let me begin my remarks by sending my warmest greetings and my respect...

BACI Welcomes DHS’s Designation of TPS for Burma and Launches Program to Help Non-Immigrant Visa Holders in the USA

INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) just launched its new program: TPS and Asylum Program...

Open Letter to President Joe Biden

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.The White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20500 March 5, 2021 Dear President Biden: We write...

Statement on the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar

Statement on the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar February 12, 2021 marks the 74th Anniversary of the...

Full text of speech of Elaisa Vahnie on the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day of Myanmar

Remarks of Mr. Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of Burmese American Community Institute At the 74th Anniversary of the Union Day...

U.S. Senator Todd Young, Congressman Andre Carson, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Spoke at 74th Union Day of Myanmar

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12, 2021— Today marks the 74th Anniversary of the signing of the Panglong Agreement in 1947 in Myanmar...

BACI Partners with IMHC and IDOH on COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

INDIANAPOLIS, January, 1, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) to collaborate on...

BACI Launched Center for Research, Policy and Innovation (CRPI)

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2020— The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) just launched its new center Center for Research, Policy and...

Full Text of Remarks of Elaisa Vahnie

At the Virtual Celebration & Recognition for Class of 2020 For High School Graduates of Myanmar Origin in the USA...

BACI to Partner with NAFSA on Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program

INDIANAPOLIS, January 10, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest nonprofit...

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...

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...

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 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...

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