It has been over a year since COVID-19 has disrupted our lives. All of us had to make adjustments to our daily routines and have been affected socially, economically, emotionally, and psychologically. I sincerely hope that you are staying safe and doing well during these trying times. We have also witnessed increased conflicts here in the United States as well as in various parts of the world during this past year. In particular, the February coup in Myanmar and ensuing violence against civilians that has been affecting our alumni, friends, and partners there truly breaks my heart. It is my earnest hope that peace will be restored in Myanmar and that we will be able to see once again peaceful scenes like the one depicted in the cover photo soon.