World Bee Day: Honoring the Buzzing Powerhouse Workers of our Ecosystem World Bee Day, celebrated annually on May 20th, provides an opportunity for the special acknowledgment and education of the important part bees as a species play in building connections throughout our global ecosystem. Around the world, over 20,000 types of bees exist across six ... Read More»
2405 – Engage & Grow
Sally Ride – Breaking Gender Barriers
Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, has often held a special place in women’s history. She is a trailblazer and role model for young girls, especially those interested in STEM. Sally Ride – Breaking Gender Barriers Born and raised in Los Angeles, she developed a passion for science and sports at ... Read More»
Bridging the Gap of Cultural Unfamiliarity
Bridging the Gap of Cultural Unfamiliarity by Greg Buford Last year, during our visit to Mary in Turkmenistan, my wife and I discovered an interesting opportunity at Mary’s American Corner, one of four American Spaces supported by the U.S. in the country. While exploring the ancient Silk Road site of Merv, we learned more about ... Read More»
Ghana Invites More Ghanaians to Study in America
US Embassy in Ghana Expands Outreach, Invites More Ghanaians to Study in America In the past academic year, U.S. colleges and universities saw a nearly 32 percent increase in Ghanaian students, making Ghana one of the top 25 countries in the world for sending students to the United States. To accommodate the growing interest, the ... Read More»