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Destination LSE 2020
Destination LSE events were held in a virtual format for LSE offer holders across the USA.
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Former AFLSE President Elected as Chair of LSE Alumni Association
Tom Kern, AFLSE President from 2013 to 2017, has been elected as Chair of LSE Alumni Association.
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Support our students in these extraordinary times
An urgent request from Minouche Shafik, LSE Director.
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AFLSE Scholarship Awarded for 2020-2021
The AFLSE Scholarship covering tuition costs for a year of graduate study at LSE has been awarded.
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A Message from LSE Director Minouche Shafik
Our thoughts are with every member of the LSE community as we continue to confront the unprecedented and evolving global challenges posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and its impact on our lives.
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LSE 2030
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2019 Destination LSE
18 cities hosted Destination LSE events this year. Over 400 alumni, offer holders and friends participated in these events.
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AFLSE Scholarship Awarded for 2019-2020
The AFLSE Scholarship covering tuition costs for a year of graduate study at LSE has been awarded.
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LSE North American Networking Night 2019
16 US cities participated in Networking Night on April 30.
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AFLSE Needs You More Than Ever!
AFLSE membership maintains and strengthens services to alumni in the U.S.
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AFLSE Scholarship Awarded for 2018-2019
The AFLSE Scholarship for 2018-2019, covering tuition costs for a year of graduate study at LSE, has been awarded to Carly Gottorff.
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Destination LSE - 2018
17 cities hosted Destination LSE events this year. Over 270 alumni, offer holders and friends attended these events.
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LSE North American Networking Night
The 3rd annual LSE North American Networking Night was a great success! The LSE photo album of this event is available here.
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Become an AFLSE Member
AFLSE membership supports the LSE community in the U.S. and helps us offer scholarships for students like Anastasia Plotnikova.
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New LSE Director Visits New York
LSE hosted an alumni event in New York City welcoming the new LSE Director Dame Minouche Shafik this past Friday.
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LSE Alumni Forum Update
Several AFLSE leaders represented U.S. alumni at the LSE Alumni Forum on September 1 and 2. Lauren Maffeo, Chair of the Washington, D.C. chapter, has written an update on this event.
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Destination LSE 2017 Photos
This year 17 destination parties were held across the country for new LSE students.
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LSE Rises in Latest World Rankings
LSE has risen in the latest World University Rankings compiled by higher education data specialists QS.
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AFLSE Scholarship Awarded for 2017-2018
The AFLSE Scholarship for 2017-2018, covering tuition costs for a year of graduate study at the LSE, has been awarded to Anastasia Plotnikova.
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In Memoriam: William J. Baumol
(26 February 1922 – 4 May 2017)
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LSE North American Networking Night - 2017
LSE Networking Night was a great success! Here are some photos from the event.
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In Memoriam: David Rockefeller
(12 June 1915 - 20 March 2017)
The AFLSE notes with sadness the passing of David Rockefeller, who studied at the LSE and was an early and strong supporter of the ALFSE in the 1970s. ...more -
A Message to Alumni from Dame Shirley Pearce, LSE Chair of Court and Council
It’s a great privilege to be joining LSE as Chair of Court and Council and I am very grateful indeed for the warmth of the welcome I have received.
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High Ranking for LSE IDEAS
LSE think tank ranks third in the world among university affiliated think tanks.
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LSE's United States Centre Podcast
Explore the history of LSE's relationship with the U.S. The LSE and United States have a long, intertwined history.
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AFLSE Annual Report
2017 marks the 47th year of the Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics in the United States.
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AFLSE Membership
AFLSE needs you more than ever! AFLSE is dependent on your membership to maintain and strengthen services to alumni in the U.S.
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LSE Announces Scholarships for New MSc in Women, Peace and Security
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has announced five full scholarships for students to study its new MSc in Women, Peace and Security.
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Dame Shirley Pearce Appointed as New Chair of LSE
LSE has appointed Dame Shirley Pearce as its next Chair of Court and Council, effective from January 2017.
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LSE Ranked Among the World's Best
LSE continues to be ranked among the top universities in the world according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
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LSE North America Forum
240 LSE alumni attended the LSE North America Forum in Washington, DC...................
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In Memoriam: Leon Desbrow
(29 November 1945 - 7 November 2016)
He will be greatly missed. A former AFLSE President and committee chair. .... -
Dame Nemat (Minouche) Shafik Announced as LSE's 16th Director
The AFLSE welcomes the appointment of Dame Nemat (Minouche) Shafik as LSE's 16th Director and draws your attention to the following announcement. Please join me in sending her our best wishes. We look forward
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AFLSE's New Website
We are excited to launch our new website with a very contemporary and cool look and feel.
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In Memoriam: Raymond John Goodman
(26 October 1916 - 14 June 2016)
He will be greatly missed. A former AFLSE President. -
AFLSE Scholarship Awarded for 2016-2017
The AFLSE Scholarship for 2016-2017, covering tuition costs for a year of graduate study at the LSE, has been awarded to Kirsten Raschko.
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Career Night a Success!
The New York Chapter of AFLSE and the LSE Foundation hosted a networking night.
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North American Networking Night
Save the date! Tuesday, June 21
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What drew you to Houghton Street?
Support the American Fund for LSE
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LSE Director to Step Down
Professor Craig Calhoun recently made the decision not to stand for a second term as LSE Director. He has since secured the agreement of Council to step down at the end of this academic year
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LSE Director Sets Priorities
At the start of the new year, LSE Director Craig Calhoun set out his core School priorities for 2016 and through the remainder of his term.
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Letter from AFLSE President
AFLSE President's letter thanking Professor Craig Calhoun for his leadership.
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LSE Director Will Not Seek Second Term
LSE Director Craig Calhoun has announced that he will not seek a second term as Director.
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AFLSE needs you more than ever!
The AFLSE membership dues structure will change on January 1, 2016. Join now to take advantage of the current lower dues levels.
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High Ranking for LSE
LSE ranked 2nd in the world for social sciences.
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AFLSE Members Receive Award from LSE
Chris Bodell and Leon Desbrow have received the LSE Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award for their service and long-term contributions.
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Memoriam: Joy C. Dunkerley
Joy Churston Dunkerley (of Washington DC, on June 5, 2015). She will be greatly missed.
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AFLSE Scholarship Awarded for 2015-16
The AFLSE Scholarship for 2015-16, covering tuition costs for a year of graduate study at the LSE, has been awarded to Glen Billesbach II.
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AFLSE Helps Job Seekers with an LSE Fact Sheet to Attach to your Resume
Some recruiters in the US have never heard of LSE and cannot easily recognize the true value of your degree. AFLSE has crafted a document to attach to your resume to help provide some pertinent background. Also available as a PDF. -
LSE Reunions
The LSE Alumni Relations Reunions Programme is now in place for the next five years.
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Analysis of Mid-term Elections from the LSE US Centre
The LSE US Centre is covering mid-term elections in the United States. Commentary is currently available on their website and there will be a live event on November 7 with experts discussing election outcomes.
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LSE Strategy 2030
LSE is inviting alumni to share their views on the future of the School as part of LSE Strategy 2030.
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LSE Alumni Start-Up Hub
See photos from LSE Alumni Start-Up Hub Group in San Francisco.
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American Fund for LSE
A reminder to include the American Fund for LSE in your end-of-year giving.
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AFLSE Social Media Manager
AFLSE is looking for a talented volunteer to manage AFLSE social media outlets.
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LSE Networking Night
LSE Networking Night in North America on June 21 was a great success! Here are some photos from the event.
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LSE Statement on Brexit
Statement from LSE Director Craig Calhoun on EU Referendum Result
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Largest Philanthropic Gift in LSE History
LSE to launch 20-year program funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies to support leaders tackling inequalities.
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LSE Networking Night - North America - June 21, 2016
One school's alumni. One Night. Networking coast to coast.
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LSE Centennial Fund Changes Name
American Fund for LSE is the new name for the LSE Centennial Fund.
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Event Photos from LSE reception at the AEA/ASSA Annual Conference
Photos from LSE's reception at the AEA/ASSA Annual Conference in San Francisco and photos from a recent event in Los Angeles.