Alumni Stories

Alumnus Marek Havrda Appointed Czech Deputy Minister

February 2, 2022
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CEU alumnus Marek Havrda (SOCI ’98) was appointed in January as the Czech Republic’s Deputy Minister for European Affairs. His work will focus on helping coordinate the country’s position on EU policies, and supporting its EU Presidency, which begins this July.  

Alumnus Jeton Mehmeti Elected to Kosovo Media Commission

February 1, 2022
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The Parliament of Kosovo recently elected CEU alumnus Jeton Mehmeti (DPP ’09, Kosovo) to the country’s Independent Media Commission.  

Jeton was elected in January to the commission, a seven-member regulatory body responsible for licensing and monitoring broadcast media withing Kosovo. 

CEU Alumna Zóra Molnár Named to Obama Foundation Leaders Program

January 20, 2022
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CEU alumna Zóra Molnár (SPP ’17, Hungary) was named to the Obama Foundation Leaders: Europe program for her work advocating for persons with disabilities.  

Alumna Renata Uitz Named Co-Director of CEU Democracy Institute

January 19, 2022
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CEU Professor and alumna Renata Uitz (LEGS S.J.D ’01, LL.M ’97, Hungary) was appointed as co-director of the CEU Democracy Institute in Budapest, starting February 1. Congratulations to Renata! See full story. 

Alumna Diana Ürge-Vorsatz Appointed to IIASA Science Advisory Committee

December 22, 2021
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CEU alumna and Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy Professor Diana Ürge-Vorsatz (ENVS ’92) was appointed to the Science Advisory Committee (SAC) of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) for a term lasting through 2024. See full story.

Congratulations, Diana!