Bronwyn Benito

Chinese Exchange-Student Valedictorian Becomes Backyard Prom King

American family creates traditional ceremonies closed by COVID

Young Americans Take to Streets for Change

Racism, excessive use of force decried

Triumphant Journey: From Teen Mom to Yale Graduate 

For Naiska Cheung, graduating from Yale University as a physician associate is her Everest (highest goal). Something far greater than a diploma, it represents triumph over a long and steep climb. This is not a fairy tale; this is her story of struggle about overcoming adversity to reach her fairy-tale ending. Bronwyn Benito reports. Produced by: Bronwyn Benito

Student Plays Final Recital with Famous Orchestra

The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Orchestra offered a violist an experience she thought the coronavirus had stolen from her: graduation and her final degree recital

Young Influencers Soothe COVID-19 Fears

Social media has given young entrepreneurs a platform to promote themselves and retail brands. These influencers are uniquely positioned to reach followers with other messages. Bronwyn Benito explains how COVID-19 has influenced some influencers.

Could COVID-19 Kill the SAT College Admission Test?

Some colleges and universities dispense with testing for now

Frustration Continues With Online Classes

Experts say students have a point but standouts will emerge

Scientists Worldwide Asked for Input on COVID-19 Behavior

A professor at New York University has called on social scientists around the world to join a project to help medical experts and world leaders better predict the spread of the coronavirus

Online Classes Work for Students With Tech Access

With more than half of all students out of school, virtual has become essential

Hand Washing More Effective Against Coronavirus Than Face Masks

Public health experts say surgical masks not reliable against the spread of virus

Why Are New Foreign Students Veering from the US?

Colleges and universities see less new enrollment again

US Schools Draw Less Foreign Students

For decades, U.S. universities have attracted large numbers of foreign students, who add brainpower to American classrooms while adding billions to the U.S. economy. But international students seem less enthusiastic about the United States of late. VOA's Kathleen Struck and Bronwyn Benito take a look at the factors prompting a growing number of foreign students to look elsewhere.

Medical Technology Offers Less Invasive Options for Transplant Donors

New surgical procedures make it easier to give the gift of life

Medical Technology Offers Less Invasive Options for Transplant Donors

Middle School Student Tackles Cancer Cure

Today's children are tomorrow's leaders. Cultivating curiosity and recognizing its value in those kids might be what cures today's incurable diseases in the future, or prevents them altogether. So what drives and inspires a 12-year-old to think about researching a cure for cancer when he's picking a science fair project? Bronwyn Benito has the story.

Kurdish Troops Recount Firefight Which Killed US Navy SEAL

A U.S. Navy SEAL killed Tuesday, when Islamic State fighters punched through Kurdish lines in northern Iraq, was part of a quick reaction force sent to extract other U.S. troops trapped by the surprise offensive. VOA's Kawa Omar spoke with Kurdish troops in the town of Telskuf -- the scene of what U.S. officials called a "dynamic firefight."

'Snowzilla' Invades Washington

The Washington, DC region was slammed with one of the biggest storms on record, creating havoc on the roads and covering the city's historic monuments in snow.

Rebuilding New Orleans' Music Scene

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina inundated New Orleans, threatening to wash away its vibrant musical heritage along with its neighborhoods, the beat goes on. As Bronwyn Benito and Faith Lapidus report, a Musicians' Village is preserving the city's unique sound.

New Orleans Works to Rebuild Music Scene After Katrina

Collection of volunteer-built homes called Musicians' Village is giving artists a place to which they can return, put down roots