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A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
Twenty-two University of Connecticut students just secured more than $75,000 in prestigious Gilman Scholarships to study everywhere from South Korea to South Africa. These awards specifically help students who otherwise couldn't afford to experience the world.
Four Bard College students just won competitive federal scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to study everywhere from Bhutan to Berlin. The Gilman Scholarships help students with financial need experience the world without debt holding them back.
Two Missouri students just earned prestigious federal scholarships to study overseas, bringing their university's total to 12 winners since 2022. Their stories show how global experiences are becoming more accessible to students with financial need.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
Aaron Lugo just secured a $30,000 scholarship to study Environmental Studies at Howard University, thanks to a century-old garden club investing in the island's green future. The Berkeley Institute graduate earned the award through academic excellence and dedication to his community.
Nigeria is launching a new system to help its workers find legitimate jobs overseas while protecting them from scams and exploitation. The framework targets safer migration pathways for millions of Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad.
A groundbreaking study finds that becoming a dad is actually protective against early death, even as researchers call for better support for new fathers. The discovery offers a surprising silver lining while highlighting opportunities to help young families thrive.
Starting January 2027, British and European students can study across borders again after the UK rejoined Erasmus+, Europe's transformative education exchange program. More than 100,000 young people will gain life-changing opportunities to learn, work, and grow abroad.
A new Oxford University study will investigate why millions of Colombians with access to digital banking still face barriers to using it. The research focuses on how trust and transparency shape financial choices among underserved families in Medellín.
University of Miami senior Kieran Nardi-White landed a prestigious Boren Scholarship to study Swahili in Tanzania this fall. He's the first UM student to earn the national security scholarship since 2018.
A major study reveals AI-generated text now makes up over a third of new websites, but the real story isn't what most people think. The internet is getting cheerier and more uniform, yet many feared problems haven't appeared.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
A massive study across 125 countries reveals that people cooperate far more than they think others will, offering scientific proof that humans are wired to work together. The findings arrive at a time when division feels overwhelming, yet cooperation quietly thrives.
An 86-year Harvard study reveals the secret to lasting happiness isn't money or success. It's the quality of our relationships with friends and family.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
A massive new study tracking over 124,000 siblings has delivered reassuring news for expecting mothers: taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD. The research helps replace fear with facts after misleading claims created anxiety for hundreds of thousands of pregnant women.
A groundbreaking study of 11,500 neighborhoods across America found that areas with growing undocumented immigrant populations saw property crimes and assaults fall, not rise. The research challenges widespread assumptions and reveals what's really happening in communities nationwide.
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