France in the United States

On June 1st, Consul General of France Yannick Tagand joined the Alliance Française de Chicago in honoring 16 students laureates of the Educational Outreach Program “Award Towards Excellence." This year also marked the 25th Anniversary of the program.

May 31, 2023, Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the French-American School of Chicago (EFAC) for 8th Graders and Seniors.

Nearly a hundred former international students who studied in French higher education gathered at the Alliance Française de Chicago on May 25 to celebrate the first edition of ’France Alumni Day.’

The 2023 French-American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago Annual Gala "La Nuit des Etoiles" was held on May 24th. This year marked the launch of the Star Awards honoring the achievements of companies for their outstanding performance in the Midwest.

On May 2nd, the FACC - Ohio Chapter, based in Cleveland, celebrated 30 years of building business and cultural bridges between Ohio and France. Consul General Tagand participated in the celebratory reception which took place at Cleveland State University.