According to the World Economic Forum, women only earn one-third of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees, despite accounting for 60 percent of all college graduates. As NASA… more
In the United States, Thanksgiving is a treasured time for families and friends to come together and share a meal. It also presents an excellent opportunity to include people from different countries and… more
The State Department wants international education to be a part of every student’s academic career. When classrooms have international students, all students gain new perspectives, learn how to work with… more
Last month, the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) kicked off its sixth year as 17 young female leaders from across the world began a month-long program in the United States focused on creating positive… more
To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month colleagues from the Bureau of Diplomatic Security discussed their hispanic heritage, diversity, and the role each has played in their careers. more
As a Colombian American, I am particularly pleased to celebrate the extensive achievements of the more than 50 million Hispanic Americans in the United States during Hispanic Heritage Month. And in my role as… more
I’m so honored and excited to have been selected as this year’s U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations. To start off the year, I wanted to officially introduce myself. My name is Munira Khalif, and I was… more
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders concluded this week in a whirlwind of Summit activity in Washington, D.C. following six weeks of intensive academic coursework, leadership… more
John Jones is a proud Texan, military veteran, and father, but not just any ordinary dad. In addition to his biological children, John has hosted 47 more sons and daughters – from countries across the world,… more
