1. NSLI-Y Alumni Representatives Share Their Stories

   Four alumni of the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) exchange program stopped by the State Department to share their experiences abroad and their plans for the future.

2. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Galt’s Remarks for Citizen Diplomacy Event

   Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Galt’s Remarks for Citizen Diplomacy Event United States Diplomacy Center

3. IDEAS Awards Grants to 26 U.S. Colleges and Universities to Build Study Abroad Capacity

   We are pleased to announce the 26 U.S. colleges and universities awarded 2021 IDEAS grants.

4. Secretary Blinken and Secretary Cardona Letter to School Superintendents Encouraging International Exchanges

   On behalf of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, we send greetings and appreciation for the past support school districts like yours have provided by hosting international students and for promoting the global competency of U.S. students.

5. International Women of Courage Jestina Mukoko

   

   In March 2010 Jestina Mukoko was one of ten human rights defenders honored in the U.S. State Department's International Women of Courage Awards, she returned as an alumni in 2016.

6. June 29, 2016: Uzbekistan #Dean525

   In Dean's first day in Uzbekistan, he met with the Uzbekistan Paralympic Association, inspiring and encouraging the young athletes.

7. June 30, 2016: Uzbekistan #Dean525

   Dean Karnazes participates in a live chat ta Radio ORIAT FM in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

8. July 1, 2016: Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan #Dean525

   Today Dean started the day with a running tour of Tashkent. From there Dean hit the road for a 13-mile run to the border between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan crossing over to be greeted by hundreds of people.

9. July 2, 2016: Kazakhstan #Dean525

   July 2 saw Dean run 47 miles (76 kilometers) from Qazygurt to Shymkent, Kazakhstan. For the departure from Qazygurt, Dean was joined by youth and local runners who came out early in the morning to see him off.

10. July 3, 2016: Kazakhstan to Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

    Dean started today at the Aisha Bibi, an 11th century mausoleum that serves as a monument to love and faithfulness. Today marked the end of Dean's first Kazakhstan leg.

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