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At Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Fellows Link US Past and Present May 20, 2011 by Lisa Inks For many international exchange fellows who study at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), their stories are those of growth. Quickly moving beyond the one-dimensional images of the US normally shown abroad, fellows at HBCUs often leave with a deeper understanding of America’s complex history, broad diversity, and continuing struggle for equality. Until two years ago, Tsovinar of Armenia had never thought much about race relations around the world. “Actually, I didn’t care,” she said. “I didn’t think it made a difference.”	Seizing an Opportunity to Speak out for Women May 18, 2011 by Cara Gallo Armenuhi has always been passionate about women’s rights. But living in Armenia, she didn’t know how to get involved, to make a difference. When Armenuhi came to the US to start her fellowship as part of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia, she saw ways she could begin addressing the issue of violence against women and prepare to change things for the better in Armenia.
Cultural Ambassadors Open Windows into the American Experience April 8, 2011 Fellows of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia are busy with cultural activities and Tweeting, blogging, recording, and filming their experiences. The IREX Global UGRAD team is pleased to acknowledge these Cultural Ambassadors and highlight the work of six fellows for their efforts to share widely their version of life in America.	Global UGRAD Fellow Experiences Democracy from the Inside March 31, 2011 Dursun bursts through the door of the Senate office, leaving behind her a whir of activity, calls from constituents, and political chatter. At her internship at Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s (D-NY) office in the United States Congress, Dursun is a long way from her home in Central Asia.
Georgian Global UGRAD Fellow Named Outstanding Delegate at Harvard’s Model UN March 10, 2011 Archil Sumbadze is one step closer to his goal of becoming a diplomat for his country, Georgia. A fellow of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia, he was honored as an Outstanding Delegate at the oldest, largest, and most prestigious of Model UN conferences, the Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN).	Teaching Tolerance to Youth in Georgia March 7, 2011 by Amy Bernath Koba Grdzelishvili encountered many cultures while studying education at the University of Minnesota and working as a camp counselor in Colorado. Since returning to Georgia, Grdzelishvili has participated in several events designed to bring together youth from different cultural backgrounds.
Ukraine Alumna Reaches out to Children in Need February 8, 2011 by Anne Johnson Anna Tsapok, UGRAD 09-10, organzies a book and toy drive in Ukraine.	Ukrainian UGRAD Alumna Blogs on the Exchange Student Experience January 25, 2011 by Anne Johnson Larysa Maksymenko shares her excitement about year as a UGRAD participant in Indiana.
Russian UGRAD Alumna Imparts Social Work Expertise December 23, 2010 by Anne Johnson Maria Kuzub, a 2007-2008 UGRAD alumna, organized a seminar for social work professionas on developing and implementing social projects in Saratov Oblast.	Alumni Market their US experience to Azerbaijan's Top Employers December 14, 2010 by Anne Johnson Alumni of US exchange programs take part in a 2010 Career Day and Job Fair held by the US-Educated Azerbaijan Alumni Association (AAA).