Austin Rios

Austin G. Rios is the 2026 Claudine K. Brown Intern in Education at the Office of the Under Secretary for Education. He is currently a rising junior at Duke University studying public policy and education. Originally from Lexington, South Carolina, Rios is passionate about inspiring others, leadership development, and all things theatre. 

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We’re Celebrating What’s Special About Your Corner of the United States. Our New Postcards Are Something to Write Home About

The launch of our new postcard designs offer an opportunity for you to learn about your special part of the United States, across all 56 states, territories, and D.C. Each design features specially curated collections of Smithsonian artifacts meaningful to that state and give each postcard a special meaning to carry with you.