The United States of America is currently experiencing significant changes in its government, politics, and culture. A number of focus areas of this transition are controversial, and many of them could impact or are already beginning to affect members of …
At Excelsior, we’re proud to stand with those who’ve served. This Veterans and Military Families Month, our team volunteered at the Albany Fisher House, supporting the families of veterans and active-duty service members receiving care.
As we show our appreciation …
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Read more Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday that commemorates the day when the Wampanoag Peoples shared their Autumn Harvest Feast celebration and food with the 1621 Plymouth colonists. This became the first Thanksgiving celebration in the colonies. For the Native Americans, …
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On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Reid Meyer, CEO of Athletes to Athletes and former college baseball player. Learn how Reid used his own experience struggling with burnout and mental health issues in his college baseball career to create an organization helping high school athletes find schools that are the …
On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Shikha Tandon, the Director of Partnerships for SVEXA and 5-time gold medal winning swimmer for the Indian Olympic team. Learn how Shikha uses her platform as an athlete to have conversations and support sports and education in India, and how her athletic experience has …
As neurodivergent individuals, many of us may feel uncomfortable with the label of having “superpowers”—qualities that supposedly distinguish us. While not every neurodivergent person feels exceptional in a particular area, it’s essential to recognize that everyone possesses unique strengths that …
For first-generation college students—those who are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college—entering the job market can bring unique challenges. They may face hurdles that other students, particularly those with more established family networks, don’t have …
“Is this industry safe for women?”
That was the question that stopped Usha Suryadevara in her tracks the first time she spoke to a group of high school girls about working in tech. She had expected questions about coding languages, …
Career fairs are very popular at US colleges with over 90% of schools hosting at least one per year. College career fairs may be a new concept for you as an international student. Maybe you have heard of them but …
In the US today, there are nearly 180 billion-dollar US companies that were founded or co-founded by a former international student. Former international students make up nearly 25% of billion-dollar startup companies in the US, creating on average, 800 jobs …
I’ve been working since I was 16, but I’ve been queer for my whole life.
With over 10+ years of work experience and nearly three decades of Gay Experience, shouldn’t it be easy for me to come out at work? …
