1. U.S. Department of State Pilots Open Educational Resources

   In 2015, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Collaboratory launched and ran three open education pilots as part of our commitment to the second U.S. Open Government National Action Plan. One year in, the Collaboratory examined all three pilots and shared lessons learned from these programs.

2. International Visitors RISE in the U.S.

   Nine collegiate and professional international visitors from Saudi Arabia participated in a multi-city tour of the United States

3. ‘Daesh is Stealing Your Antiquities’

   Artifacts stolen by Daesh terrorists have been turned over to Iraqi experts.

4. Two Fulbright Alumni Receive 2017 Nobel Prizes

   The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs congratulates Fulbright Program alumni Dr. Michael Rosbash and Dr. Kip S. Thorne on their recent recognition as 2017 Nobel Laureates.

5. Showcase Your Exchange Experience, Be Named the Best Citizen Diplomat

   The new Citizen Diplomacy Challenge provides U.S.-based exchange alumni with the opportunity to showcase how U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs benefit us all, from how they advance U.S. foreign policies to how they strengthen the relationship between the people of the United States and foreign citizens.

6. July 8, 2016: Kyrgyz Republic #Dean525

   On July 8th, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan welcomed Dean in grand style. The day started with Dean appearing on Zamana, a Good Morning America style show and ended with an outdoor concert.

7. Nearly 500 Young African Leaders to Attend Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Symposium in South Africa

   Building on a decade of success, nearly 500 young African leaders will convene in Boksburg, South Africa from March 12-18 for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Symposium.

8. Professional Fellows Explore Religious Freedom in a Modern Context

   The launch of a new Professional Fellows On-Demand Program titled, “Religious Freedom and Interfaith Dialogue Exchange,” focuses on connecting spiritual and community leaders and building interfaith cooperation in multiple settings.

9. American University Students Conduct First Student Led Virtual Exchange, and Connect with Students Around the World

   Twenty undergraduate students at American University’s School of International Service designed and piloted their own virtual exchanges with students from Brazil, the Czech Republic, India, Japan, Kenya and Morocco.

10. State Department Announces 2022-2023 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions

    More than 170 higher education institutions from across the United States are being recognized for having the highest number of accepted applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs.

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