Prior to hitting the road to the Southern provinces, the Education USA team held an information event on Friday October 25, 2013, at the Information Resource Center (IRC) in U.S. Embassy Vientiane.  The presentation was given by Deputy Public Affairs Officer Ken Kosakowski to a group of 30 undergraduate students, who expressed interest in study ... Read More»

On October 30, 2013, at the Information Resource Center, U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Laos organized the second Education USA presentation of the month. The presentation was given by Amy Jarich, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Director of Admissions at the University of California; Berkeley.  Ms. Jarich spoke generally about the U.S. university admissions process, and gave details ... Read More»

On November 23, 2013, the Education USA team from U.S. Embassy Vientiane, participated in a exhibition at the 3rd Annual FongLao Mekong Dance festival.  The festival was organized by Fang Lao Company, and more than 100 visitors visited the embassy’s booth. At the Education USA booth, students were able to read educational materials, and talk ... Read More»

An opening ceremony celebrating the expansion of the American Reading Corner in Luang Prabang was held on December 9, 2013 at the Luang Prabang provincial library. U.S. Ambassador to Laos Daniel A. Clune, Public Affairs Officer Pam DeVolder, and Mr. Ounchanh Souvannalith head of Information Culture and Tourism department in Luang prabang province, as well ... Read More»

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Paul Mayer and a team from the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane traveled to Phongsali Province December 16-20 to meet with provincial and district officials, and to deliver warm clothing, books, and toys worth nearly 8 million Lao Kip to the children of Phongsali. The team met with the Vice ... Read More»