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Kelsey Pfendler is more than a month into a journey few people have ever attempted. The 31-year-old river guide departed Monterey, California, on May 21 in a 24-foot rowing boat, setting out alone on a more than 2,400-mile voyage to Oahu, Hawaii. If successful, she would become the first American woman to complete the crossing solo and unsupported, while also challenging multiple speed records. (Outside Online⁠) As of mid-June, Pfendler had reached the halfway point and remai

After devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, responders, neighbors, and nations stepped forward to help. The crisis reveals how values guide what matters and principles shape how people turn compassion into action when others need support.

M&M’s are changing as Mars prepares a new artificial dye-free version without two iconic colors. Explore what this candy makeover reveals about purpose, adapting to change, and how values and principles can help guide the way we approach progress.

Explore the purpose, values, and principles behind the Iran deal headlines. A look at how complex decisions involving diplomacy, security, and economic incentives reveal the values that shape why issues matter and the principles that guide how people approach solutions.

Volunteer fire departments across America are struggling to recruit new members, raising concerns about public safety and emergency response. This story explores what the shortage may reveal about purpose, civic participation, contribution, and the role individuals play in helping communities flourish.

The News Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the workplace, and some of the biggest questions are emerging at the very beginning of people’s careers. Recent reporting has highlighted growing concerns that AI may be reducing the number of traditional entry-level opportunities available to new graduates. Some employers are using AI to perform tasks that were once assigned to junior employees, while others are restructuring teams and hiring differently than they did just

Competitive axe throwing is growing across the country, but the story may be about more than sport. As people seek connection, belonging, and community, the rise of axe throwing offers a window into how shared experiences can help people build relationships, find purpose, and become part of something larger than themselves.

A new survey on loneliness and social connection suggests many Americans are searching for stronger relationships and a greater sense of belonging. As America nears its 250th birthday, the findings raise timely questions about purpose, community, and what helps people flourish.

Mahjong's growing popularity across the United States highlights broader questions about purpose, community, belonging, and connection. The trend offers insight into the values people seek and the principles that may help communities form and thrive.

Trump’s latest court and political battles raise broader questions about purpose, power, public trust, and the principles that help democratic institutions navigate disagreement

A new federal savings program for children is fueling debate about opportunity, responsibility, and the role of government. Beyond the policy discussion, the story raises bigger questions about purpose, human potential, and how values and principles shape the future we hope to build.

William & Mary’s upcoming military spouse symposium ahead of America’s 250th anniversary is sparking broader conversations about purpose, contribution, community leadership, and the often-overlooked role military spouses play in strengthening civic life.