Emily Louise Bowman
A lot of history happened on July 4
On July 4, 1776, America's Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Do you know about other events in U.S. history that fell on the Fourth?
Keeping weapons away from terrorists in Africa
From securing pathogens in research hospitals to eliminating small arms in conflict zones, the U.S. is helping African governments protect their people.
Study in the U.S. … and speak out
What rights do international students have? The right to free speech lets every student in the U.S. ask big questions in and out of the classroom.
Why is China suppressing speech at schools in other countries?
Universities rely on free speech. But the Chinese government is using students in other countries to suppress political opinions it doesn't like.
Eradicated diseases return amid Venezuela’s crisis
Venezuela's economic collapse has left its people vulnerable to once eradicated diseases that could spread across the Americas.
Pompeo salutes heroes of Tiananmen Square [video]
Secretary Pompeo commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Chinese government's violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989.
Indo-Pacific friendship from U.S.-Japanese exchange
The TOMODACHI Initiative connects thousands of young American and Japanese students with opportunities to learn about each other's cultures.
Young entrepreneurs learn that business can be sweet
How does a lemonade stand turn into a full-fledged business? Programs designed to inspire young entrepreneurs teach American children valuable skills.
Cuban artists protest government restrictions
Cuban artists are boycotting the 2019 Havana Biennial. Their alternative show protests Decree 349, a law that makes independent artistic expression a crime.