University students selected for a U.S. State Department language immersion program sharpened their language skills and deepened their cultural understanding in the host countries.
CLS in the Press — August 26, 2025
Inspired by his military service and driven by a desire to work internationally, the rising Brown University senior is spending the summer learning Arabic as a U.S. State Department Critical Language Scholar.
CLS in the Press — August 13, 2025
Mikala Marcussen-Abuharb, of Tinley Park, is Elmhurst University’s first student to be accepted into the Critical Language Scholarship program.
CLS in the Press — August 07, 2025
Fourteen members of the Ohio University community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.
CLS in the Press — August 06, 2025
Another record-setting year for nationally competitive fellowships at W&L can be attributed to students’ dedication and desire to pursue meaningful work on a global stage.
CLS in the Press — July 31, 2025
This summer, rising junior Thomas Monroe is diving headfirst into the language, culture, and daily life of Okayama, Japan, thanks to a scholarship from the U.S. State Department.
CLS in the Press — July 21, 2025
Defense Department schools will introduce a new biliteracy certification in the upcoming academic year, with the aim of encouraging youngsters to show their skills in languages critical to the military and national security.
CLS in the Press — July 16, 2025
The University of Louisville continues its legacy of supporting globally minded leaders, with a new wave of students earning prestigious national and international scholarships in 2025.
CLS in the Press — July 14, 2025
Nine undergraduate and graduate students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received national scholarships and fellowships during the spring 2025 semester.
CLS in the Press — July 07, 2025
Whether speaking Burmese in Myanmar, planning a summit in Peru, or studying German literature as an undergraduate, Hiram Rios Hernandez has always seen language and culture as tools for connection.
CLS in the Press — June 30, 2025
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