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2025 Global Leadership Awards Gala: A Celebration of Global Citizenship and Philanthropy

November 7, 2025 by I-House DC

Photo © Du Col Portraits


The International Student House of Washington, DC proudly hosted its 2025 Global Leadership Awards Gala on October 29, 2025, honoring distinguished leaders whose commitment to diplomacy, philanthropy, and cross-cultural understanding reflects I-House DC’s mission to foster intercultural dialogue, life-long connections, and global citizenship. Each year, proceeds from the Global Leadership Awards Gala allow us to sustain a welcoming residential community for graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars from around the world who live, learn, and lead together in the heart of Washington in pursuit of a more peaceful and prosperous world.

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Spotlight: Honoring Our 2025 Global Philanthropist Awardees

October 10, 2025 by Adrienne Wild

The International Student House of Washington, DC is proud to announce that The Honorable Rafat “Ray” Mahmood and Mrs. Shaista Mahmood will be honored as our 2025 Global Philanthropist Awardees at the 2025 Global Leadership Awards Gala.

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Ambassador Speaker Series: H.E. Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan

June 1, 2025 by I-House DC

On May 21st, the International Student House of Washington, DC was privileged to welcome H.E. Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan, as the latest speaker for our continued Ambassador Speaker Series. 

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Congratulations, Graduates!

May 22, 2025 by I-House DC

On May 15, 2025, family members, friends, and Residents gathered at the House in celebration of several Residents graduating from Master’s programs this spring. Stories were shared, and joyous tears were shed throughout the ceremony, held in the Ella Burling “Great Hall.”

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An Afternoon of Verse: American-Czech Poetry Reading at I-House DC

May 15, 2025 by I-House DC

Author: Resident and Head Ambassador Fellow, Ashu Arora

On a gentle Sunday afternoon, the International Student House of Washington, DC’s garden bloomed with poetry, conversation, and a touch of romance.  As part of the Waldo Stevenson Forum (WSF), which celebrates literature, the arts, and cross-cultural dialogue, residents and guests gathered under the spring canopy for a special American-Czech Poetry Reading featuring acclaimed Czech poet Petr Hruška, joined by American poet and translator Joshua Weiner.

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