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CLS in the Press — March 06, 2026
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Roanoke College student awarded second Critical Language Scholarship
International relations student Damien Fellows ’26 has been awarded a second Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), meaning that in just a few months, he’ll be back on a plane heading to South Korea.
CLS in the Press — March 05, 2026
Gilman Scholarship Provides Three Augustana Students Study-Abroad Opportunity in 2026
Jessalyn Wienk, of De Smet, South Dakota, is a double major in religion — the interreligious studies track — and international studies. Wienk is spending Spring Semester 2026 in Jordan, where she is continuing to study the Arabic language.
CLS in the Press — March 02, 2026
Announcing the 2026 CLS Program Awards
Congratulations to the approximately 315 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students selected for the 2026 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program! We commend all applicants for their commitment to critical language study and congratulate the finalists and alternates selected from an exceptionally…
CLS Program News — February 25, 2026
Meet the Winners of the 2026 Premier Awards, UA’s Top Honors
The annual Premier Awards honor members of the UA community who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Six students, two faculty members and a student club received the University’s top honors.
CLS in the Press — February 25, 2026
CLS Alumni Highlight: Addison Miller
Addison Miller, a 2024 CLS Chinese Program participant in New Taipei City, Taiwan, leveraged her experience to shape her path toward a career in international and comparative education. Her CLS experience played a pivotal role in connecting her academic interests with real-world experience. In 2026…
CLS Program News — February 17, 2026
CLS Alumni Highlight: Sam Bowden
Sam Bowden, a 2024 CLS Russian Program participant in Tbilisi, Georgia, leveraged his personal and academic interests in Russian language, literature, and geopolitics to build meaningful international connections and launch a career in foreign policy. His experiences with CLS helped bridge the gap …
CLS Program News — February 05, 2026
Where Language Leads: The Ongoing Journey of WKU Alum Olivia Blackmon
For Olivia Blackmon, studying Modern Languages at WKU didn’t just enrich her worldview—it opened unexpected doors and shaped every step of her professional journey.
CLS in the Press — January 22, 2026
Alumnus Lucas San Miguel to study global affairs as Schwarzman Scholar
Lucas San Miguel is Emory’s 12th Schwarzman Scholar. Shown during his time as a Robert T. Jones Scholar at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, he will now spend a year in China pursuing a master’s degree in global affairs.
CLS in the Press — January 15, 2026
Beyond the Lab: The Value of Studying Abroad for STEM Students
Alex Graber is a Biology major at Vassar College in New York. Alex participated in the 2025 CLS Japanese Program hosted by Okayama University in Okayama, Japan. This past summer, I participated in the CLS program at Okayama University in Okayama, Japan. I am currently an undergraduate student at V…
CLS Program News — January 12, 2026