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Sports Envoys in Ecuador: Barry Larkin and Joe Logan

Group shot before a baseball clinic with Sports Envoys Barry Larkin and Joe Logan in Ecuador.

Following past visits to South Korea, Taiwan, and Colombia, Sports Envoys Barry Larkin and Joe Logan embark on a fourth program in Ecuador.

Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. Visits Japan

Cal Ripken huddles with young baseball players.

As a Public Diplomacy Envoy, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. traveled throughout Japan to spread goodwill through baseball.

Former NBA Legends Sam Vincent and Andrea Stinson Travel to Jordan

The Envoys pose with a group of young Jordanian female players after a basketball clinic.

Partnering with the NBA and WNBA, the U.S. Department of State sent legends Sam Vincent and Andrea Stinson as well as NBA clinician Marty Conlon to Jordan in July.

Edna Campbell and Bo Outlaw Visit the Republic of Congo

Former NBA Player Bo Outlaw dribbles with a teenager from Congo Brazzaville.

Partnering with the WNBA and NBA, the U.S. State Department invited two former professional basketball players, Edna Campbell and Bo Outlaw, to work with young athletes in the Republic of the Congo.

U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Congratulates Students Who Will Enroll At U.S. Colleges & Universities

Ambassador Margaret Scobey with Egyptian Students at the American Center Alexandria

At a reception on June 4, the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey congratulated 18 Egyptian students (and their parents) from Alexandria who will begin studying in the U.S. at various colleges and universities in the 2011-2012 academic year.

Cobi Jones: Soccer Unites, Soccer Empowers, Soccer Inspires

Former U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Cobi Jones meets with youth soccer players in D.C. ahead of the World Cup presentation at the U.S. State Department

Cobi Jones, Former U.S. Men's Soccer midfielder and Hall of Famer, explains the power of soccer he has seen first hand as a State Department Sports Envoy.

Gain a Competitive Edge: Learn Hindi in India!

Anna Stewart, a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Alumna, tells us how learning Hindi in India on her CLS gave her a competitive edge!

Thank you, CLS!

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! #CLSTURNS10

Announcing the Recipients of the 2016 Emerging Young Leaders Award

Inspiring youth from around the world recognized for their tireless efforts to promote positive social change in their communities.

July 7, 2016: Bishkek #Dean525

Dean arrived in Bishkek on July 7 where he started the day by visiting the Shopokov English Access program. The students were happy to practice their English with him, and even happier to run with him for a few hundred yards.