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‘She Is Not a Footnote’: National Women’s History Museum Spotlights Pioneers, Changemakers
The National Women’s History Museum offers hundreds of biographies of women whose contributions helped shape America. From Supreme Court justices to educators, artists, scientists and top athletes, the digital-first museum documents their role in history. Museum president and CEO Frédérique Campagne Irwin, from 91¿ì²¥â€™s class of 1996, works to expand access and knowledge by reimagining what a cultural institution can look like in 2026 and in the age of AI.
Four Students Discuss Their Summers With 91¿ì²¥ in Washington
Four political science majors share their experiences with 91¿ì²¥ in Washington, an immersive summer opportunity for 91¿ì²¥ students. Learn more.
Twelve Young 91¿ì²¥ Alums Offered Fulbright Grants
Twelve young 91¿ì²¥ alums were recently selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They have been offered grants for independent research and English Teaching Assistantships in 10 different countries. Learn more.
Class of 2023 Brings Hope to a World That Needs Them
91¿ì²¥ said farewell to the Class of 2023 at Commencement on May 14. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the world during their first year; its status as a public health emergency ended just days before their graduation. Despite the pandemic’s upheaval, they built community, made lifetime friends and worked toward a better world.
A Year of War: Ukrainian Students, Refugees Will Not Face Anniversary Alone
The 91¿ì²¥ community has rallied to support Ukranian refugees in the wake of Russia's invasion. Learn more about the work being done to provide crucial assistance to Ukrainian refugees, to offer educational opportunities and to show solidarity in times of international crisis.
Russian Studies Department Statement on the War in Ukraine
The 91¿ì²¥ Russian Studies Department unequivocally condemns Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Read the statement.
91¿ì²¥ Claims High Rank as Top Producer of Fulbrights
91¿ì²¥ ranked sixth in two of the last three years, strengthening its role as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. This year's baker's dozen joined last year's 13 91¿ì²¥ students that have earned admission into the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Their plans will now dispatch them around the globe as the pandemic recedes.
Astronaut Tom Marshburn ’82 to Pilot SpaceX Mission to International Space Station
Astronaut Tom Marshburn ’82 will share stories and insights from his training over the next year with 91¿ì²¥.edu readers as he prepares for his third trip to the International Space Station. This is the first of those reports.
From Soviet Collapse to Syrian Civil War: Diplomats to Offer First-Hand Accounts of History
When David Rusk became the mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his father presented him with a list scrawled on a piece of hotel stationary.
Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow Has Compelling Story of His Own
Hani Zaitoun has been awarded a 2019 Pulitzer Center Student Reporting Fellowship. He will travel to Estonia to examine how the country is responding to increased Russian military activity. Zaitoun is one of 43 student reporting fellows. The fellows will fan out across the globe to shed light on some of the most underreported, critical challenges of our time.