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Black Americans elevated education, fought racism

Ted DeLaney arrived at Washington and Lee University as a janitor. By the time he left, he’d been chairman of its history department. DeLaney’s story is extraordinary, but his path is one shared by millions of Black Americans: Overcome prejudice, seize new opportunities, and contribute to your community and your nation. DeLaney was born and ...

By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 25 February, 2021 | Topics: History, Human Rights, News | Tags: African Americans, campus life, social activism, U.S. history

U.S. universities adapt to help international students

By Lauren Monsen As U.S. colleges and universities plan for a new academic year, they are focusing on ways to keep international students safe while furthering their educations despite the new coronavirus pandemic. There are more than 1 million international students enrolled in U.S. higher-education institutions, according to the nonprofit Institute of International Education. They contributed more than $46 ...

By U.S. Embassy Tbilisi | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: News from Washington | Tags: campus life, study in the United States