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CPD is pleased to share news of generous support from a CPD Advisory Board Member.
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Learn from a recent scholarly debate about the impact of digital technologies on PD practice.
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A popular South Korean musical group attended the 76th UN General Assembly as "Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture."
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Press release announcing Gretchen M. Franke and Chad D. Houghton as first recipients of the Prize.
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Isabelle Karlsson is the latest recipient of this annual research award.
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U.S. Foreign Service Officer Cameron Thomas-Shah reflects on Juneteenth 2021.
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As part of its commitment to building the academic field of public diplomacy, CPD will award $2,500 to an emerging scholar engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy.
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Justin Key Canfil is the latest recipient of this annual research award.