On October 5, 2026, an important gathering took place at Dar America in Casablanca, where over 27 representatives from various American colleges and universities convened with Moroccan academics and education professionals. This meeting aimed to explore and establish new partnerships, as announced by the Moroccan-American Cultural Exchange Program (MACECE) and the American Mission in Morocco.

This event was part of the EducationUSA Morocco program, which ran from October 4 to 6, and took place in both Casablanca and Rabat. It brought together representatives from U.S. universities, international schools, diplomats, and more than twenty Moroccan alumni of the Fulbright program, along with American Fulbright grantees currently working in Morocco. Notable institutions such as New York University, Fordham University, Temple University, George Mason University, Kent State University, the University of North Texas, Rowan University, and Minnesota State University participated in this significant event.

The Moroccan alumni represented various universities, including Hassan II University, Ibn Tofail University, Moulay Ismaïl University, Ibn Zohr University, Hassan I University, Al Akhawayn University, International University of Rabat, Hassan II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University. Many of these alumni had previously studied at the American institutions present at the event.

Discussions focused on the reception of Moroccan Fulbright scholars, cost-sharing initiatives, expanding cooperation, and promoting study and research opportunities in the United States. Rebecca Geffner, Executive Director of MACECE, emphasized the importance of joint research, mobility of faculty and students, and shared investments in talent, which together enhance the ability of both nations to innovate and compete on a global scale.

Christopher Deutsch, the U.S. Consul General, highlighted the impact of MACECE and the Fulbright program, noting that generations of Moroccans and Americans have studied, taught, and learned from each other through these initiatives.

This event also commemorated Freedom 250, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, and underscored the historical ties that date back to Morocco's recognition of American independence in 1777. It also marked the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright program and over forty years of American presence in Morocco.

The MACECE administers the Fulbright program in Morocco, while EducationUSA connects American institutions with Moroccan students, schools, and universities.

As reported by yabiladi.com.