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  • [ April 10, 2026 ] Extreme Makeovers, Round 71: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos App Feed - Eagle Scouts
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Alumni

This Purdue University program helps Scouting alumni stay connected with Scouting

September 23, 2025 4

When Eagle Scout Janith D’Alwis started his college days at Purdue University, he noticed early on that something was missing. “In high school, Scouting was a big part of my life — probably 10 hours

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Alumni

This inspiring initiative at a Texas university is partly powered by Eagle Scouts

June 25, 2025 1

BUILD, a student-run organization at Texas A&M University, converts 40-foot-long shipping containers into fully functional medical clinics that are shipped to impoverished areas around the globe.

Alumni

Scouting America names its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year

May 16, 2025 0

Scouting Alumni, the official alumni association of Scouting America, has named Michael Thompson of Greenville, South Carolina, its 2025 National Alumnus of the Year, as announced at the 2025 National Annual Meeting.

App Feed - Eagle Scouts

Two Eagle Scouts, three other Scouting alumni are getting ready for the big game

February 6, 2025 0

Super Bowl LIX  is a Chiefs vs. Eagles rematch, and just like last time, there are two Eagle Scouts involved.

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