Announcements

The East-West Center has released its 2020-21 Annual Report, featuring a striking new digital format and thematic focus.

The Pacific Islands Leadership Program (PILP) is excited to announce the launch of their first podcast series, Pacific Leaders Today, dedicated to young leaders from the Pacific.

East-West Center is thrilled to learn that acclaimed Philippines journalist and EWC distinguished journalism fellow Maria Ressa has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.

The EWC Fellowship provides more than just funding. It provides a community who live, work, and grow together outside their academic studies.

The East-West Center is pleased to announce that this year’s Obuchi Student Scholarship has been awarded to Ms. Mana Takita to pursue a Master’s degree in Asian studies at the University of Hawai‘i.

The East-West Center lost one of its earliest advocates and dearest mentors, Professor Emerita Barbara B. Smith, on July 3rd, 2021.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Dr. Allen Clark, Director of the Professional Development at the East-West Center program has passed away.

The leaders of 11 nations and territories across the Pacific met for a two-day online gathering of the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL).

The leaders of 11 nations and territories across the Pacific met virtually for four hours on the first day of a two-day online gathering of the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL).

Dr. Richard R. Vuylsteke, President of the East-West Center since January 2017, has informed the EWC Board of his intention to step down at the end of this year.