Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, his administration has slashed the work of many U.S. government agencies, including those focused on foreign policy. Now, ...

Peace Corps staffers are bracing for deep cuts at the agency, ones they fear will do untold damage to one of the last remaining programs promoting development and fostering goodwill abroad. Employees ...

The Peace Corps, founded in 1961, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Nearly 250,000 Americans have volunteered in over 60 countries since the program's inception. The agency has adapted ...

American power, like much else, exists on a spectrum. At one extreme of our foreign policy, there is pure force, the power of muscles and guns; somewhere toward the middle are various forms of ...

The U.S. Peace Corps was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Returned volunteers often bring valuable skills back to their communities in the U.S. The agency has adapted over time to ...

Trumps’s government efficiency staff went through Peace Corps offices recently. Trump tried to dismantle the Peace Corps in his first term. And he has already “eliminate[d] key pillars of America's ...

Shepherd University has been named a Peace Corps Prep institution, joining a select group of colleges dedicated to preparing students for global service, according to a community announcement.

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The first goal of PCVs is to work with host nationals to ...

For 250 years, our Nation’s proud traditions of volunteerism, generosity, and service to others have shaped our character, molded our spirit, and fortified our way of life. On this 65th anniversary of ...

CU Boulder is ranked No. 2 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers, with 39 alumni currently serving around the world, according to the recently released Peace Corps 2025 Top ...