When 28-year-old Daniel Lindbergh Lang first heard about the Peace Corps as a college freshman, he never imagined it would define his path. Years later, that early curiosity led him to Mongolia—twice—where he became not just an English educator, but a cultural bridge-builder, mentor and lifelong advocate for global understanding.
CLS in the Press — October 28, 2025
In an increasingly globalized world, leadership means not only mastering an area of expertise but learning how to thrive in international settings. Students often find that international experiences set them apart as they launch careers.
CLS in the Press — October 28, 2025
After a summer spent in Turkey, Malachi Aklilu shares what he learned about language and culture while studying abroad. The Critical Language Scholarship provided him with the opportunity to travel, but he truly made the trip his own.
CLS in the Press — October 23, 2025
Emory’s language offerings support students’ applications for a unique U.S. State Department program that places American students in immersive language study around the globe. Get to know Emory’s four most recent participants.
CLS in the Press — October 21, 2025
Damien Fellows ’26, an international relations major with Spanish and history minors, is back on campus after a once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Korea that was made possible by a competitive, national Critical Language Scholarship (CLS).
CLS in the Press — October 15, 2025
When Elena Laguna boarded her flight to Taiwan in the summer of 2025, she wasn’t just traveling abroad, she was stepping into a role that few college students get to experience – that of a citizen ambassador.
CLS in the Press — October 15, 2025
The Colombian American UF student uses language to effect change in her community.
CLS in the Press — October 13, 2025
Christopher Miller was one of three Embry‑Riddle students recently selected for the U.S. State Department’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. He studied Russian for eight weeks in Kyrgyzstan.
CLS in the Press — October 08, 2025
Two talented and accomplished undergraduate students and one recent graduate have been endorsed by the University for nationally competitive scholarships.
CLS in the Press — October 07, 2025
How Evan Gage ’19MTS built a business — and a community — around Turkish rugs.
CLS in the Press — October 03, 2025
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