On April 12, 1955, Dr. Thomas Francis, Jr. announced to the world that Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was safe,... more

A recap of the latest news, events, acts of service, and milestones in the Rotary community. This is a key... more

With suicides rising in the U.S., Rotary members who’ve lost loved ones are determined to prevent more deaths. Their first... more

On July 1, 2022, Jennifer Jones became Rotary’s first female president – which left her husband, Nick Krayacich, in a... more

South Carolina Rotarian Roger Ackerman watched his mother-in-law slowly lose herself to Alzheimer's over two decades. Over lunch one day... more

February 24, 2024 marks the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia still occupies 18 percent of the country.... more

“The more people that are prepared to deal with an event, the safer everybody is going to be.” Elizabeth Hewitt... more

Since joining Rotary in 1991, President-elect Stephanie Urchick has served the organization in many roles, including as a director, Foundation... more

There has long been suspicion that Santa Claus is a Rotarian. Believe it or not, Rotary magazine has tried to... more

“’To the people, food is heaven,’ says an ancient Chinese adage. If there is a food heaven on Earth, I’m... more

For Derrick Kinney, money is not a stressor, but a tool to help others. He believes that by seeing money... more

“This expanded wastewater surveillance network around the globe has a vast potential for the future.” Rotary senior staff writer Diana... more

Wild poliovirus is circulating in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year, the variant poliovirus was detected in a few previously polio-free... more

Four years ago, Iowa Rotarian Peter Teahen was enchanted by the idea of flying around the world. He called upon... more

“You think you know Singapore? Think again.” Rotary editor Wen Huang explores an always-changing Singapore ahead of the 2024 Rotary... more

Community organizations like Rotary provide the perfect opportunity to help others and better ourselves. But in an era of overwhelming... more

As scientists rush to develop powerful and meaningful new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, which affects millions of people globally, a... more

Gordon McInally, the 2023-24 Rotary International president, has been on a lifelong journey of helping and caring for others, one... more

Ivo Daalder, president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and John Hewko, CEO of Rotary International and The Rotary... more

Last fall, Chris Kolenda set out on his Fallen Hero Honor Ride, covering 1,700 miles on his bicycle to visit... more

Food does more than fuel our bodies; it can nourish our souls and give us a glimpse into other cultures. In... more

The 2016 film The Secret Marathon tells the story of the perseverance of female runners in Afghanistan, a country where... more

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions women have made to society. In... more

Last fall, as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approached, Rotary magazine’s Wen Huang traveled to Europe to... more

As the war in Ukraine reaches the one-year mark, Russia’s continued attacks have caused death and devastation, and created millions... more

Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, a University of Chicago professor already was studying loneliness, which he considered a hidden epidemic.... more

Exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic seclusion, loneliness has become a global public health crisis, but Rotary clubs, experts, and governments are... more

The recipient of Rotary's first $2 million Programs of Scale grant, Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia, is working to eliminate... more

Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia, the recipient of Rotary’s first Programs of Scale award, is confronting a worldwide malady at... more

Trauma, whether from the horrors of war or the loss of a loved one, can feel insurmountable to those experiencing... more