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🎓 Celebrating the Webster Athens Class of 2026 🎓

Webster Athens proudly celebrated its 2026 Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, at the Webster Athens Cultural Center, honoring the achievements, dedication and global journeys of this year’s graduates.

The commencement address was delivered by Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports Konstantinos Vlasis, who congratulated graduates as they prepare to enter a rapidly evolving global and professional environment.

Among the distinguished guests were Ambassador of Mexico to Greece Alejandro Garcia Moreno Elizondo, Ambassador of Georgia to Greece Levan Beridze and former Secretary General for Public Diplomacy and Greeks Abroad John Chrysoulakis, alongside Webster Athens professors, graduates’ families and friends, all contributing to a memorable and celebratory experience for the Class of 2026.

Congratulations to our graduates as they begin their next chapter as global citizens, leaders and changemakers. 🌍🎓

🌍 Philippine Ambassador Discusses Migration Policy at Webster Athens Forum 🇵🇭🇬🇷

Webster Athens is pleased to share the Philippine Embassy Athens post highlighting Ambassador Giovanni E. Palec’s lecture at the Webster Athens Ambassadors Forum titled “Philippine Perspectives on Migration.”

This marked the third consecutive year Ambassador Palec participated in the annual Ambassador Forum Lecture Series, reflecting the strong collaboration between the Philippine Embassy and Webster Athens in promoting dialogue on global affairs, diplomacy, and international cooperation.

During his lecture, Ambassador Palec explored migration from both historical and global perspectives, while presenting the Philippine experience and approach to migrant protection, international cooperation, and foreign policy. He discussed the role of Overseas Filipino Workers worldwide and highlighted the Philippines’ active engagement in international migration initiatives and human rights frameworks.

The discussion strongly resonated with Webster Athens’ international student community, leading to an engaging exchange on migration governance, regional developments, ASEAN affairs, and global diplomacy.

"We sincerely thank Ambassador Palec and the Embassy of the Philippines in Greece for their continued support of the Webster Athens Ambassadors Forum and for contributing to meaningful international dialogue within our academic community," said Webster Athens Rector Prof. Vasilis j. Botopoulos.