Application for 2024 Summer College Prep & Leadership Development Program Released

February 28, 2024 – Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for BACI’s...

Application for 2024 BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program Released

February 22, 2024 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...

2024 Summer Internship Opportunities

We are looking for college and or university students who are committed to making a positive impact on our shared...

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...

Registration Form: 2023-2024 BACI Upward College (after-school) Program

August 4, 2023—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for...

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...

Text of the “Stone of Hope” Award Acceptance Speech by BACI Executive Director Elaisa Vahnie

Thank you to the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) for this award. We are deeply honored and humbled by this...

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...

Summer Internship Opportunities

We are looking for college/university students who are committed to making a positive impact on our shared community while learning...

Application for Cultural Dance Club – Upward College Prep & Leadership Development Program 2023

May 23, 2023 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for Cultural Dance...

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2023 Released

March 1, 2023 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...

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)...

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...

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...

Application Form: 2022-2023 BACI Upward College Program

August 2, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce the releasing of the application for...

Invitation: 11th Annual Research Presentation

Researchers from the Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2022, under the BACI’s Center for Research, Policy, and Innovation (CRPI –...

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 –...

The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus: Course Offerings – Spring 2022

The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus, a new University being developed will offer 8 Certification...

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...

Application for The University of the Union of Myanmar Released

August 26, 2021—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the enrollment application for...

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...

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...

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Statement of Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director of BACI

TESTIMONY OF ELAISA VAHNIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BURMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY INSTITUTE BEFORE INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,...

College Going Rate among Burmese-Americans Increased to 91% while Maintaining 96.9% College Persistence Rate

179,894 Burmese refugees have been admitted to the United States since 2000. While over 32,000 Burmese individuals are residing in...

BACI to Partner with Ball State University on Research and Delivery of Maternal and Child Health Service to Burmese Community

INDIANAPOLIS, June 7, 2020 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) and Ball State University are pleased to announce a partnership...

Nominate for a Youth Ambassador

Why become the Youth Ambassador of the Burmese Community in the USA? A simple answer is you will be part...

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Stressed the Importance of Fostering Union Spirit in Building Federalist Democracy in Myanmar

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

Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scholarship Launched

The MSLP will train and support the next generation of leaders and scholars, selected from the pool of state employees,...

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...

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 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,...

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,...

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...

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