Enrollment Form: BACI’s newly added programs for the Ukrainians Humanitarian Parolees

Together with the local and national partners, BACI will be providing additional programming and services to the individual of Ukraine...

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...

BACI has joined the Welcome Corps as Private Sponsor Organization

Media Contact: info@thebaci.org INDIANAPOLIS, December 12, 2023 — Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has joined the Welcome Corps as an approved Private...

BACI Awarded $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. To Support Community Development

November 20, 2023Contact: Lian Sang317.502-2128 | info@thebaci.org BACI Awarded $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. To Support Community Development INDIANAPOLIS,...

Burmese-Americans Maintained High Educational Performance; the Burmese Community Continues to Grow in the USA

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 4, 2023—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 12th Annual Research Presentation...

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...

Community Health and Wellness Program Launched

INDIANAPOLIS, October 3, 2022 — To help address the emerging needs in the community particularly in light of the aftermath...

Community Gardening Opportunity

In partnership with Purdue University extension and in effort to promote nutritional food, mental health and wellness of members of...

Summer Internship Opportunities

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

Resume & Better Employment Readiness Workshop

We will be hosting an employment workshop to provide education and practicum on essential components to better employments. Activities include...

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)...

CRPI 2023

Application for CRPI 2023 Policy Action Research Released January 1, 2023—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in...

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...

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 –...

Application for the National University of the Union of Myanmar for Fall 2022 Admissions Released

July 1, 2022 – Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today announced the release of the application...

Application for CRPI Policy Action Research Released

April 11, 2022—Indianapolis, IN, USA: The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) in conjunction with the National University of the Union...

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2022 Released

February 28, 2022 – The Burmese American Community Institute is pleased to announce today the releasing of the application for...

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...

BACI Joins Forces to Help Afghan Evacuees

INDIANAPOLIS, November 24, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) has officially joined communities in the US that are...

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...

The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus: Course Descriptions of Course Offerings – Fall 2021

The National University of the Union of Myanmar – Global Campus, a new University being developed will offer 6 Certification...

The University of the Union of University Course Offerings

The University of the Union of Myanmar, a new University being developed will offer 6 Certification Programs initially beginning the...

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...

Application: BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2021

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2021 Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and...

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...

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...

Application: BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2020

Application for BACI Upward College Summer Scholars Program 2020 Upward College Summer Scholars Program is a highly interactive, fun, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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