David L. Boren Awards for International Study

On Thursday, September 8, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991. This act created the National Security Education Program and the Boren Scholarships and Fellowships. 

During the celebration, Senator David L. Boren, President of the University of Oklahoma and author of the David L. Boren National Security Education Act of 1991, and Dr. Clifford Stanley, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, addressed Boren Fellows, Scholars, members of the National Security Education Board, and esteemed colleagues in the international education arena. Both speakers highlighted the importance of language skills and cultural understanding to developing international partnerships and improving U.S. national security, praising NSEP for its commitment to provide linguistic and cultural training for American students through the Boren Scholarships and Fellowships. 

20th Anniversary Celebration Photos
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