A Program of the All Roads Lead to Japan
Sareni Manriquez ’25 has earned two prestigious opportunities to continue her Japanese studies after graduation
CLS in the Press — May 21, 2025
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Grace Enz ’26 selected for Critical Language Scholarship to study Swahili in Tanzania
Enz is excited to dive deeply into language learning and cultural immersion in Arusha, Tanzania. She plans to use the language skills she gains in a future career in immigration law.
CLS in the Press — May 15, 2025
Three UAB students receive Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship
Three students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Honors College have been awarded the prestigious United States Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship, a highly competitive program that aims to increase the number of Americans proficient in critical foreign languages.
CLS in the Press — May 15, 2025
Students, alumni receive national merit-based awards for study, research, and service
University of Rochester students will perform research and volunteer service—both home and abroad—while others will further their education after receiving merit-based national awards during the 2024–25 academic year.
CLS in the Press — May 14, 2025
Ellison, Green named MSU’s latest Critical Language Scholars
Two Mississippi State undergraduates will study foreign languages abroad and virtually this summer thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship Program.
CLS in the Press — May 14, 2025
12 exceptional graduates to represent SFSU’s colleges at Commencement
Twelve outstanding graduates will be honored during San Francisco State University’s 124th Commencement ceremony, to be held at Oracle Park Friday, May 23. They will represent their nearly 7,000 graduating peers in the Class of 2025.
CLS in the Press — May 13, 2025
CLS Award for Hagood
Hannah Hagood, a senior majoring in finance from Lewisburg, TN, at UNA has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Award. CLS partners with universities and nonprofits around the globe to provide U.S. students an opportunity to study the language and culture in a country/location where the target language is commonly spoken.
CLS in the Press — May 13, 2025
Mikey Lopez (SFS’25) channels his public service background into a career in international economics
Over the years, Mikey Lopez (SFS’25) has worn many hats: service member, father, analyst and student. While at Georgetown as an international economics (IECO) major, he placed his dedication to public service at the forefront of his experience.
CLS in the Press — May 12, 2025
Kyla Denwood (GHD’25) meets new challenges facing international development and global economic policy
Graduating this spring with a Master in Global Human Development (GHD) and an honors certificate in international business diplomacy, Kyla Denwood has used her time at SFS to gain unparalleled expertise in international economic policy, strategic advisory and global development.
CLS in the Press — May 09, 2025