The UK government announced that Derek Kilmer, a Marshall Scholar from the class of 1996 and former U.S. Congressman for the 6th district of Washington state, was awarded an honorary OBE by His Majesty King Charles III for services to UK–US relations. The honour was approved in 2025.

Annual survey finds 53% of Americans believe US-UK relations have declined over past year, even as 84% say the partnership is important amid global conflict

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced additional funding for the program over the next three financial years, beginning in 2026–2027.

King Charles III points to the Marshall Scholarship as a demonstration of “the special relationship” between US and UK.

Findings suggest that while Americans continue to view the U.S.–U.K. relationship as important, it is less instinctively anchored than in the past and increasingly perceived as moving in the wrong direction.

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has announced that Melissa Lane has been elected as a 2026 Fellow in recognition of her contributions to political philosophy and the study of ancient and modern political thought.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced that Justin Driver, a Marshall Scholar from the class of 1998, has been awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship in the field of Constitutional Studies.

The Association of Marshall Scholars (AMS) annual public opinion poll on Americans Perceptions of the UK, conducted by Emerson College Polling, finds that 38% of Americans say trade and economic cooperation should be the top focus of any new U.S.–U.K. agreement announced during the visit, while another 24% prioritize defense and security.

The Association of Marshall Scholars, together with the family of pioneering sound engineer Ray Dolby, has announced the establishment of the “Ray Dolby - Marshall Scholarship Fund” to support Marshall Scholars who will be completing their third year of doctoral research in the United Kingdom.

Krauss is the author of The History of Love, Great House, Forest Dark, and To Be a Man, among other acclaimed works. Her work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the intersection of the personal and the political.

Dr. Seshamani is among the nation’s top health leaders, with a career spanning public service, clinical practice, economics, academia, and advocacy.

The Nobel Committee recognized Jumper and his team for their contribution to AlphaFold, an AI system that has decoded the structures of hundreds of thousands of proteins, opening new frontiers in drug discovery and biological research. This is the second time a Marshall Scholar has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Association of Marshall Scholars is committed to supporting and monitoring the strength of the U.S.-U.K. relationship. As part of this work, the Association commissions an annual national poll to gauge U.S. perceptions of the U.S.-U.K. “special relationship” compared with other international alliances and opportunities.