U.S. Elected Officials, Academics, and Community Reassure Their Support for the People of Myanmar and Democracy

5th Annual Spring Flowers International Conference Concluded with an Observation of the 79th Myanmar Union Day INDIANAPOLIS, February 17, 2026...

Statement on the 79th Anniversary of the Myanmar Union Day

Burmese-Americans Show Sustained High Educational Performance

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8, 2025—A study released by the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) today at its 14th Annual Research Presentation found...

Burmese American Community Month Celebration Held in the U.S. Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. July 19, 2024 — Today Burmese American Community Institute hosted a celebration of Burmese American Community Month on...

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 Population in the USA

The Burmese Population[1] in the U.S., Indiana, and IndianapolisBurmese American Community Institute – August 2023Email: info@thebaci.org | Tel: 317-731-5537 INDIANAPOLIS,...

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 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...

CRPI 2023

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Myanmar Scholars and Leaders Program Scholarship Application Released

INDIANAPOLIS, November 29, 2021 — The Burmese American Community Institute has announced the opening of the scholarship application period for the...

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...

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...

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,...

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 Featured at Asian Festival

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

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,...

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 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 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...

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