International Education Week, observed this year November 13-17, is surely an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and study abroad, but it is also an opportunity to reflect on the… more
These paintings are powerful, sometimes difficult to examine, and invoke uncomfortable feelings about mortality and death. But to the 380 Syrian refugee children taking part in the Wings of Peace program in… 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
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
Young people are working hard to build the world they want to live in. They have come up with innovative ideas - from 3D-printable prosthetics to a low-cost device that prevents childbirth injuries. more
Entrepreneurship is about individuals improving their lives and the lives of those in their communities through good ideas, hard work, and a little bit of luck. Their success often creates jobs, brings new… more
Imagine you’re visiting the United States for the first time, only just beginning to familiarize yourself with the people, the places and general surroundings. Suddenly, you’re inundated with news about a… more
