This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Manuel Gamio. His archaeological work at Teotihuacan didn't focus only on its ancient monuments: he studied the surrounding population and region as well, an unusually broad approach to archaeology for his era. #HispanicHeritageMonth
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Julian Samora. His influence continues at the University of Michigan through the Julian Samora Research Institute, established in 1989 to advance research on Latino communities in the Midwest. #HispanicHeritageMonth
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate George Meléndez Wright. Today, the National Park Service honors his legacy through the George Melendez Wright Young Leaders in Climate Change program, supporting a new generation of conservation work. #HispanicHeritageMonth
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate David Alfaro Siqueiros. In 1932, his Los Angeles mural América Tropical was whitewashed after controversy over its imagery. Decades later, it was conserved and reopened to the public. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the families, first responders, and communities forever changed by that day. We also remember and honor the courage, compassion, and service shown in its aftermath.
Welcome back to another school year and Academic Decathlon season! The journey begins, fitting with our theme for this year. Today, also marks 256 years since the birth of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Good luck to everyone this year!
We are saddened by the loss of Dr. Les Martisko. USAD lost a great leader, mentor, and friend last month.
Dr. Martisko's legacy lives on in the countless students and coaches whose lives were touched by his leadership, laughter, and belief in the power of academic competition.
Today, United States Academic Decathlon honors and remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of the value of citizenship, service, and community.
We love seeing our champions recognize all the decathletes they competed against! #USADNats2026
The USAD Outlines are posted on USAD.org
Check out the 2026-2027 literature, music, and art pieces and start studying!
We will celebrate our Online Nationals participants Friday, May 1 at 6pm. Please subscribe to the USAD YouTube account and watch as we honor these decathletes.
We love all our Decathlon coaches! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into growing students!
Day 3 Recap: Awards Time! USAD gave out a ton of medals and witnessed some amazing celebrations. We hope everyone had an fantastic time. But we're not done yet! Look for more interviews and posts from #USADNats2026 all this week!
Day 2 Recap of USAD Nationals: Testing, Super Quiz, and an Outdoor Student Event! It's amazing to see decathletes hard at work and then let loose under the stars in southern California.
Couldn't make it to California, but want to watch #USADNats2026 Super Quiz and Awards this Friday and Saturday?
You can find the live streaming links at usad.org/nationals-2026
