Artist and painting educator Diane Stapleton creates works that put compassion for the human condition, goodness and strength out into the world.

Stapleton is an Orlando-based abstract expressionist painter whose artistic journey has been shaped by a life of global travel.

It’s the last minute of the game, down by one. You and your teammates are looking on with bated breath, hoping that once bounce, one play, will go your way. 

A single pass and one perfectly placed shot in either direction could be the difference between heartbreak and triumph. 

Downtown Los Angeles’ Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) is excited to announce its next major collaboration, Toys As Art, Art Inspired By Toys: Mattel's 80th Anniversary Group Exhibition, in partnership with Mattel Creations, Mattel, Inc.’s collaboration platform that invites artists and creators to reimagine the company’s rich intellectual properties.

School counselors play an essential role in helping students navigate their academic and personal journeys. They are not only a resource for students facing challenges, but also guides who can steer them toward fulfilling futures. Effective school counselors must master a range of competencies to provide holistic support in academic, social, and emotional development. These skills include active listening, cultural sensitivity, and crisis intervention, among others.

In today’s fast-paced world, education has evolved beyond the traditional classroom setting. Online education has emerged as a pivotal platform, offering learning opportunities that were unimaginable just a couple of decades ago. 

At only 26 miles long, Mexico's Isla Holbox is a small treasure chest packed with goodness. This island is filled with special moments: colorful sunrises and sunsets, waves and calm waters, beaches and sandbars, and an abundance of wildlife.

In fact, Isla Holbox is part of the Yum Balan Nature Preserve, and is one of the very best places to bird watch in Mexico. 

We’re so excited for you to study abroad! Whether you’re going for a semester or year through your institution or with an external program, or direct enrolling at a university overseas, chances are that you will need to write an essay to get in. This essay could be for admission or for scholarship opportunities. 

Are you an epicurean—and hungry for All Things Egyptian? Me, too. I travel for food, and cook to explore the world. Besides an incredible culture, storied history, fascinating archaeology, and stunning landscape, Egypt boasts a delicious (and, obviously, historic) cuisine.

If you’ve ever traveled in Pakistan, you’ve probably already seen or heard countless tales of the wondrous north and its scenic beauty. You’ve probably also heard specifically of Skardu, a city that has been marveled over by tourists and locals alike. Skardu isn’t only beautiful, it’s filled with history—and is a site to behold.