2019 class of U.S. Rhodes Scholars prepares for Oxford
Meet a few of the 32 U.S. students elected as 2019 Rhodes Scholars. Nearly half are immigrants or first-generation Americans; 21 are women.
Meet Jessica Stern, U.S. special envoy to advance the human rights...
Learn more about Jessica Stern, the new U.S. special envoy to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons, and her priorities for the role.
7-year-old Texan climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
Motivated by her late father's memory, 7-year-old Montannah Kenney becomes the youngest to reach Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters.
A century-old park ranger tells America’s story
Many National Park Service rangers tell the story of the United States from firsthand experience. Betty Reid Soskin has a century's worth.
Blinken: Women lead the charge for human rights, democracy and justice
The 15th annual International Women of Courage Awards recognized 21 women from 15 different countries who fight every day for their communities.
African women entrepreneurs break barriers
Women like Chebet Lesan are leaving traditional jobs and making their way as businesswomen. Read about several entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers in Africa.
Hydrologist Fadji Maina’s path from Niger to NASA
Fadji Maina made history as NASA's first Nigerien scientist. Learn how her childhood inspired her to become a hydrologist and what she's working on.
U.S. survivors of COVID-19 donate plasma
Learn about Diana Berrent, who defeated COVID-19 and launched an online movement encouraging fellow survivors to donate plasma for antibody research.
Advancing gender equality in the Asia-Pacific
One of four companies to receive the 2019 Award for Corporate Excellence, P&G Asia Pacific creates an equal professional playing field for all genders.