text: [{"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "Presenting spring 2020\u2019s edition of Take the Stage! While we were unable to host our biannual Take the Stage show in person this year, some of our talented spring participants submitted videos of their performances representing their home countries and cultures. Check out this video compilation to see this past semester\u2019s performances: In Order of Appearance Tajikistan: Sitora Sufijinova, Alisher Siddiqov, ..."}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "To celebrate International Women\u2019s Day, Global UGRAD students reflected on women from all backgrounds and walks of life who have inspired them to pursue their dreams. Maureen Tejeda, Dominican Republic, University Houston-Victoria: The woman who has inspired me to continue pursuing my dreams is the best known as \u201cRBG\u201d, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of ..."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "One of our favorite sayings is \u201cOnce a UGRAD, always a UGRAD\u201d. Even when the U.S. portion of the Global UGRAD experience is over, alumni are always a part of this big and talented family of impact. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in ..."}]