Kyiv-Mohyla Academy has been a powerful engine of this transformation. We celebrate the achievements of Kyiv-Mohyla alumni who are at the forefront of building Ukraine, defending its values, and making a difference around the world.

With 1,275 graduates - 769 bachelor's and 506 master's students and their families and friends, the campus of the university was filled with joy despite the war’s sirens and sleepless nights.  Ukrainian resilience and determination were present on campus!  They began their studies at the start of the Russian brutal invasion against Ukraine in 2022.  They chose to stay.

Inspired by veterans across Ukraine and the urgent need for national recovery and rebuilding, the Kyiv-Mohyla Defenders Leadership Center has launched a nationwide university partnership dedicated to supporting veterans and service members as they transition to civilian life.

The bombardment that hit Kyiv the night of May 23 was one of the largest on the capital, involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. Blast waves shattered windows and damaged facades and ceilings at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

Why Is This Day Different? - An Easter Reflection and a Call to Stand with Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Dear Friends,

At Easter, we gather in churches and around family tables, asking in different ways a similar question: Why is this day different from all other days? The answer is not only in celebration - it is in meaning.

Join us on May 2 in Chicago at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, on May 7 in Washingtonat the Ukrainian House, or on May 9 — New York City at the Ukrainian Institute of America.

Let’s support these special benefit gatherings to support Ukraine’s education, resilience and future. 

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine. This war has brought immense pain, destruction, and loss - yet it has also revealed the unbreakable spirit of our people, their unity, and extraordinary strength.

On January 22–23, Northwestern University in Evanston hosted an international symposium on the challenges of global disinformation in the so-called “post-moderation era.” The event was organized by the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs and the Center for Communication and Public Policy at Northwestern University, in partnership with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America, and the Polsky Foundation.

Viktoriia Romaniuk of Kyiv Mohyla Journalism School and Stop Fake Will speak at the Global Disinformation Symposium at Northwestern University. A symposium on global disinformation will take place January 22–23 at Northwestern University in Evanston. The event is hosted by the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs and the Center for Communication and Public Policy, in partnership with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America, and the Polsky Foundation. The symposium brings together international experts from public policy, academia, media, and civil society to discuss trust in information, accountability, and new strategies for countering disinformation in a post-moderation era.

Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America extends its warmest greetings on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, wishing peace, hope, and renewed strength, and expressing heartfelt gratitude to all who support Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and stand with Ukraine.

On behalf of the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America, I sincerely thank you for your partnership, your generosity, and your long-standing commitment to our mission. I wish you a warm and peaceful Thanksgiving, joy with your families, and many blessings in the year ahead.

On behalf of the Kyiv-Mohyla Foundation of America, I send greetings on the remarkable occasion of the 410th anniversary of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.

Kyiv-Mohyla Academy hosted the first session of the Third Congress of Historians of Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus. The forum focuses primarily on the early modern history of these nations. The first Congress was held in Vilnius, the second in Warsaw. Representatives from Belarus were absent for obvious reasons.

Congratulations to the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy on the start of the new academic year! This year, 1,422 new Bachelor students and 554 Master students joined NaUKMA across all faculties –a true testament to the Academy’s growth, excellence, and enduring spirit.

In 1992, the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy reopened its doors, reviving the traditions of a free and independent university. For 34 years since, it has remained a place of knowledge, critical thought, and community - where ideas for Ukraine’s future are born.

We wait for summer to relax and rest, but this summer is not a time to rest for us. The war, major university projects, and rallies by the country’s young generation defending freedom and democracy are at the center of our attention.

Even during the war, while witnessing history, rooted in tradition, the enduring spirit of resilience and commitment to education was proudly displayed at this year’s convocation at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.   For security reasons, the convocation ceremonies took place for each school and department separately during two days. 

At the invitation of Mathias Möschel, Dean of the Department of Legal Studies at Central European University (Vienna, Austria), Volodymyr Venher, dean of the Law Faculty at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA), delivered a public lecture titled “Rule of Lawin Wartime.”

As I write this greeting, Kyiv has been deluged by missiles. The air is filled with smoke. But our KMA is standing proudly just a block from the Dnipro River, and our people at the university are proudly returning to their campus and continuing their work. We salute them for their courage, perseverance, patriotism and human values.

On May 4, 2025, a major event to honor the 410th anniversary of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy was held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago. Academics, diplomats, philanthropists, alumni, and friends gathered to honor the university and its historic role in preparing leaders for the nation.