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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gettysburg’s world-class language faculty prepare students to be global citizens. From critical thinking to communication, foreign language and cultural studies broaden students’ understanding of the world.
Claire Hopkins, a 2013 Logan County High School and 2017 Western Kentucky University graduate raised in Adairville, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 Critical Language Scholarship.
Baylor University students continue to be awarded the most prestigious – and highly competitive – scholarships and fellowships at the national and international level for critical language study and cultural exploration. This includes outstanding Baylor students earning Boren Awards, Critical Language Scholarships and a Fulbright UK Summer Institutes award.