For Marco Ramirez, the journey of bringing Buena Vista Social Club to Broadway is deeply personal. As a Cuban American raised around the legendary Buena Vista Social Club album, from the Cuban music ensemble of the same name, the music was more than just familiar—it...
As a science teacher at Crook County High School, Jessica Mumm runs a science club that takes students on educational trips across continents. Each trip focuses on a new aspect: marine biology, ecology, conservation and environmental. Mumm strives to introduce her in...
The 2026 Global Citizens Challenge from Your Big Year once again showed how powerful it is when young leaders come together with purpose. The energy from students around the world was matched by the enthusiasm of the incredible SYTA members who participated as...
The SYTA Youth Foundation’s (SYF) mission is to connect youth with the resources required for travel experiences that will inspire them to be confident, connected, and globally responsible citizens. We believe that TRAVEL CHANGES YOUNG LIVES FOR GOOD, and to that end,...
The Tony Awards are basically the Super Bowl of theatre. Yet for many viewers across the country, the excitement of Broadway’s Biggest Night doesn’t depend on having seen every nominated show. Instead, audiences tune in for the spectacle: the live performances, the...
