2015 Press Releases

White House Hosts Roundtable on Syrian Refugees
Washington, DC – On December 18, the White House hosted 40 leaders from ethnic communities, refugee aid and interfaith organizations to discuss the Administration’s approach

Hungarian Review Publishes Sixth 2015 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review,” the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its

Hungarian American Coalition Announces Winners of Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarships for 2015-2016
Washington, DC – Six students were awarded the Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship Awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. The winners are: Dorottya Demszky,

Hungarian American Coalition Holds 2015 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC – On December 5, 2015 the Hungarian American Coalition held its Annual General and Board Meetings at the House of Quakers in Washington DC,

Hungarian American Coalition Announces Recipients of Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarships for 2015-2016
Washington, DC – Thirty students have been awarded Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. Four of the scholarship recipients are Hungarian students

In Memoriam President Árpád Göncz (1922-2015)
Washington, DC – Members of the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) are deeply saddened to learn that Árpád Göncz, former President of Hungary, passed away on

Annual Gala Dinner Honors J. Joe Adorjan and the Hungarian-Missouri Educational Partnership
Washington, DC – On September 29, 2015, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) hosted its eleventh annual Gala Dinner at the House of Sweden. His Excellency

Hungarian Review Publishes Fifth 2015 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review,” the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its

Dr. Béla Bognár Receives Hungarian Government Award
Washington, DC – Dr. Béla Bognár, Professor Emeritus at Wright State University (OH), was honored with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit (Magyar

In Memoriam Alex “Sándor” Kremer 1941-2015
Washington, DC – Members of the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) are deeply saddened to learn that Alex “Sándor” Kremer, former Chairman of the Coalition, passed

Hungarian Review Publishes Fourth 2015 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its

The Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund Receives $25,000 Grant From The Sunshine Lady Foundation
Washington, DC – The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) has received a grant of $25,000 from the Sunshine Lady Foundation to support the Bognár Family Hungarian

Hungarian Review Publishes Third 2015 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its

Immigrant Heritage Month – White House Ethnic Day
Washington, DC – Immigrant Heritage Month (IHM) is a nationwide effort to gather and share inspirational stories of immigration in America. IHM 2015 aims celebrate

George E. Pataki Announces Presidential Bid
Washington, DC – Former governor of New York George E. Pataki launched his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination on May 28 by giving a campaign

Statement of Maximilian Teleki, President, Hungarian American Coalition, on the future of U.S. – Hungary relations
Washington, DC – The purpose of the statement is to present the Coalition’s position on U.S. – Hungary relations and clarify any misunderstandings recently stated in

Hungarian Americans Together Conference Held in Sarasota – Venice, FL – May 15 – 17
Washington, DC – The ninth Hungarian Americans Together conference (HATOG IX) was held in Sarasota – Venice, FL, on May 15-17. HATOG is held periodically,

Coalition Donates $10,000 to Aid Civilians in War-Torn Ukraine
Washington DC – The Hungarian American Coalition is providing $10,000 to assist the civilian population in Sub-Carpathia (western Ukraine). The donation, covered by the Coalition’s