Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

May deadlines! 📌 CDAF: Fund a U.S. community impact project with fellow alumni 📌 NAIME: Connect U.S. Tribal Nations with museums abroad to advance Indigenous heritage repatriation 📌 Career Connections: Workshops & networking for U.S. #ExchangeAlumni Links below to apply.

Fulbrighters reach new heights—even the top of the world. 🏔️ On the anniversary of the first successful American Mount Everest Expedition in 1963, we remember Fulbright alumnus Norman Dyhrenfurth. A Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Italy in 1953, Dyhrenfurth led the ascent that placed five American climbers on Everest’s summit, captured national attention and sparked a wave of public interest in mountaineering. Upon their return, Dyhrenfurth and other members of the expedition were honored with @InsideNatGeo's prestigious Hubbard Medal, awarded only 31 times and reserved for trailblazing explorers including Neil Armstrong. Their story also inspired millions of people in the United States and around the world through the award-winning documentary film Americans on Everest, directed by Dyhrenfurth and narrated by Orson Welles, which became @NatGeo's first television special. This expedition and its legacy exemplify Fulbright leadership and American achievement. 🔗 fulbrightprogram.org/fulbrighters-o… #Fulbright #Freedom250

Career Connections Dallas-Fort Worth: us-exchangealumni.smapply.us/prog/career_co… Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund: irex.org/program/citize… Native American International Museum Exchange: bit.ly/4ud7L74

May deadlines! 📌 CDAF: Fund a U.S. community impact project with fellow alumni 📌 NAIME: Connect U.S. Tribal Nations with museums abroad to advance Indigenous heritage repatriation 📌 Career Connections: Workshops & networking for U.S. #ExchangeAlumni Links below to apply.

A shared understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the principles that shape American democracy helps build trust and strengthen international relationships that benefit Americans at home and abroad.

This year, American Spaces hosted programs on the U.S. Constitution. In honor of Freedom 250, discussions highlighted America’s core concepts of federalism, freedom, inalienable rights, and the amendment process that protects them.

With 600+ locations in 140 countries, American Spaces connect communities with the U.S. From English learning to helping students better understand the U.S.— they create opportunities and economic impact both in the U.S. and around the world. Learn more about American Spaces: bit.ly/4tHWr2E

Join fellow U.S. #ExchangeAlumni in Dallas - Fort Worth for #CareerConnections, a hands-on entrepreneurship seminar with workshops, structured networking, and access to local entrepreneurs. Build meaningful connections and gain practical takeaways. Sign up: bit.ly/irexconnections

The bonds between our nations are stronger than ever. —SBO Darren Beattie

El Salvador is safe, beautiful, and thriving. Was an honor to sit down with President Bukele, the man responsible for this triumph of statesmanship.

With America's 250th anniversary just around the corner, we're looking back at the heroes who started it all. 🇺🇸 Tonight we honor Paul Revere's midnight ride–the spark in the dark that ignited the American Revolution.

At the Tidal Basin, celebrated Japan's gift of 250 new cherry trees as we mark America's 250th birthday. Cherry blossoms symbolize the enduring friendship between our peoples and the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance — growing stronger each season. 🌸 @JapanEmbDC @MofaJapan_en

Thanks to 🇺🇸 and 🇵🇪 law enforcement, these stolen artifacts are going home to Peru, where they belong. Illicit trade in antiquities fuels crime and violence, but joint efforts like this are shutting it down and protecting history and heritage for the future.

The @StateDept's U.S. Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) fights illegal trafficking by protecting antiquities, restoring sites, and returning stolen artifacts—strengthening security and international cooperation. Discover how CHC preserves cultural heritage and helps return these important artifacts.

.@CyArk just launched a 3D tour of El Jem, an ancient amphitheater in Tunisia restored with support from the @StateDept's Cultural Heritage Center. It’s a powerful example of how cultural preservation supports U.S. foreign policy goals. Step inside. tapestry.cyark.org/content/el-jem

CHC projects like El Jem preserve heritage, support local communities, and strengthen regional stability — reducing risks to U.S. security, deepening international ties, and supporting local economies. Learn more about the El Jem project on LinkedIn. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Is that the Roman Colosseum? Look again. It’s the amphitheater of El Jem in Tunisia. The @StateDept's Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) helped restore the third-century marvel, and @CyArk is releasing a 3D tour of it this week. Check out our teaser in the meantime.

As the United States launches into a new era of space exploration, we’re highlighting Fulbright alumnus Dr. Harrison Schmitt, the first scientist on a U.S. spaceflight and one of only twelve people to ever walk on the moon. 🚀🌑 Dr. Schmitt landed on the Moon on December 11, 1972, as part of @NASA's Apollo 17 mission. He collected more than 240 pounds of lunar rock samples and captured one of the most famous images of the Earth, known as “The Blue Marble.” His unique career as an astronaut, geologist, and later as a U.S. Senator all started with a Fulbright award to Norway. While studying geology at the University of Oslo, Dr. Schmitt heard news of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite launched into space. In his own words, “Even this naïve Fulbright student from a ‘small mining town in the West’ could not miss the profound impact Sputnik was having on my student friends from around the world. I also could not help but conclude that Sputnik and the space age it heralded would have a profound effect on human history. Thus, the philosophical seed of interest in spaceflight was planted in my mind.” ✨ 🔗Read more: fulbrightprogram.org/harrison-jack-… @NASA @FulbrightNorway #Fulbright #Freedom250 Video Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

.@StateDept’s Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (#CDAF) is accepting applications until May 5. U.S. #ExchangeAlumni projects build on their #InternationalExchange experiences and strengthen communities in the United States and worldwide. Learn more: bit.ly/4s87lha

Had a wonderful time at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix with @USAmbJapan to celebrate 250 years of American spirit and the innovation that drives our alliance forward. From the first days of @Honda racing with American drivers to today’s cutting-edge engineering, the U.S.-Japan relationship has always pushed boundaries.

Amid the current operations, a top priority for my office and @ECAatState has been ensuring the safety of our exchange-program participants (e.g., American scholars, researchers and students) in the region. We are working around the clock to support them, along with our exchange-program partners. The U.S. State Department will continue to actively assist any American abroad who wishes to return home from the Middle East, and urges U.S. citizens to register in STEP. mytravel.state.gov/s/step