30 Years Later: Advancing Peace Through the McCloskey Fund

By Russian and East European Institute

Top Banner: Frank McCloskey inside the damaged National Library in Sarajevo in 1993. Photo: Indiana University Bloomington.

Honor Congressman Frank McCloskey’s legacy! Your gift empowers the next generation to further the values of peace and cooperation embodied by Congressman McCloskey.

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As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Accords with our McCloskey Forum: Symposium "Dayton Bosnia: The Last 30 Years, and the Next 30,” we honor a pivotal moment in global diplomacy—and the enduring legacy of Congressman Frank McCloskey. The vision of McCloskey, a tireless advocate for peace and democracy in the Balkans, lives on through the McCloskey Fund, which supports a biennial student exchange between Indiana University and institutions in the former Yugoslavia.

Join us in marking the 30th anniversary of this momentous agreement and help us continue our mission.
Support the McCloskey Fund and invest in a future shaped by dialogue, diplomacy, and democratic ideals.

In the words of Emma Carlson, REEI MA Student: "During one class [in Sarajevo] my instructor talked at length about Frank McCloskey and the bridge in Sarajevo named after him. I was impressed by how much she knew about him, which I think speaks to the role that he played in Bosnia during the 1990s.”

The Congressman McCloskey Bridge in Sarajevo, captured in 2025 by REEI student Emma Carlson, honors U.S. Rep. Frank McCloskey’s legacy of advocacy for peace during the Bosnian conflict.

Voices of Our Students

The impact of the McCloskey Fund is best expressed through the experiences of the students it supports. Through immersive exchanges in the Balkans, IU McCloskey Fellows gain firsthand insight into the region’s complex history, vibrant cultures, and ongoing efforts toward peace and democracy.

“What was most moving to me was learning the many ways art and culture have been cultivated to resist war, nationalism, and authoritarianism here in Serbia.” 
— Dorotea Sotirovska, McCloskey Fellowship Recipient, Summer 2024

“Exceptional people shared their optimism, inventiveness, and truly contagious empathetic attitude to others with us, for which I am immensely grateful. I have established a network of professional contacts in Serbia.” 
— Natasha Rubanova, McCloskey Fellowship Recipient, Summer 2024

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By  Russian and East European Institute

Top Banner: Frank McCloskey inside the damaged National Library in Sarajevo in 1993. Photo: Indiana University Bloomington.

Honor Congressman Frank McCloskey’s legacy! Your gift empowers the next generation to further the values of peace and cooperation embodied by Congressman McCloskey.

More Info

As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Accords with our McCloskey Forum: Symposium "Dayton Bosnia: The Last 30 Years, and the Next 30,” we honor a pivotal moment in global diplomacy—and the enduring legacy of Congressman Frank McCloskey. The vision of McCloskey, a tireless advocate for peace and democracy in the Balkans, lives on through the McCloskey Fund, which supports a biennial student exchange between Indiana University and institutions in the former Yugoslavia.

Join us in marking the 30th anniversary of this momentous agreement and help us continue our mission.
Support the McCloskey Fund and invest in a future shaped by dialogue, diplomacy, and democratic ideals.

In the words of Emma Carlson, REEI MA Student: "During one class [in Sarajevo] my instructor talked at length about Frank McCloskey and the bridge in Sarajevo named after him. I was impressed by how much she knew about him, which I think speaks to the role that he played in Bosnia during the 1990s.”

The Congressman McCloskey Bridge in Sarajevo, captured in 2025 by REEI student Emma Carlson, honors U.S. Rep. Frank McCloskey’s legacy of advocacy for peace during the Bosnian conflict.

Voices of Our Students

The impact of the McCloskey Fund is best expressed through the experiences of the students it supports. Through immersive exchanges in the Balkans, IU McCloskey Fellows gain firsthand insight into the region’s complex history, vibrant cultures, and ongoing efforts toward peace and democracy.

“What was most moving to me was learning the many ways art and culture have been cultivated to resist war, nationalism, and authoritarianism here in Serbia.” 
— Dorotea Sotirovska, McCloskey Fellowship Recipient, Summer 2024

“Exceptional people shared their optimism, inventiveness, and truly contagious empathetic attitude to others with us, for which I am immensely grateful. I have established a network of professional contacts in Serbia.” 
— Natasha Rubanova, McCloskey Fellowship Recipient, Summer 2024

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