1. Center Highlights
2. HU Faculty Spotlight
2. Pickering Fellowship
3. Rangel Fellowship
4. Payne Fellowship
5. Opportunities
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NAFSA 2019
From May 27-31 the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference was held in Washington, DC. This year, Howard University, through the Bunche Center, served as a Gold sponsor of this major, international conference, the first HBCU to do so.
We hosted a campus visit for approximately 15 visitors from around the world, including Germany, Korea, France and Spain. Provost Anthony Wutoh greeted them along with Dean Lawson-Borders of the School of Communications and representatives from the School of Education. As co-sponsors of the Thursday plenary with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, President Wayne Frederick was invited to address the conference and highlight some of the work we have been doing on international education at HU. Finally, we won two awards during the week. One from our partners at CIEE for our collaboration with them around the Bison STEM Scholars program that allows our scholars to spend two weeks in Berlin with them and an "Innovation in Diversity" award from GoAbroad.com for our #studyabroadsoblack movement. It was a great week and we are proud to have been able to share with our colleagues the international education work that Howard University has been engaged in over the last few years. For more information see
https://newsroom.howard.edu/newsroom/article/10721/howard-university-scores-big-2019-nafsa-association-international-educators
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In June we welcomed incoming Bison to campus for their summer orientation. We love getting to meet new students and their families and sharing information about the work we do at the Center and the international opportunities they will encounter at HU! Pictured here is Crystal Yuille, Program Coordinator for the Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship Program
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Some of our staff participated in an Intercultural Communication and American Sign Language workshop facilitated by colleagues Franklin Jones and Guthrie Nutter from Gallaudet University. We thank them for taking the time to work with us. We are excited to be able to better engage with the deaf community and look forward to more learning opportunities of this type.
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Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad, Assistant Professor in the Howard University Department of Sociology and Criminology, spent 3 weeks in Uganda this summer. During the first week she participated in the 2019 International Research Week on Children of Incarcerated Parents and two additional weeks conducting research on her own projects which she began in 2014. Her recent publication, “Mothering From the Field: The Impact of Motherhood on Site-Based Research” (Muhammad & Neuilly, 2019-Rutgers University Press) was just released and a report from her 2014 field work in Uganda is included there.
On this visit Dr. Muhammad presented on her current research, success and resiliency among children of incarcerated parents, and specifically her Project Iron Kids Initiative that works to empower children of incarcerated parents around the world. Since 2014, Dr. Muhammad has been working with Wells of Hope and LUZIRA Prisons, a partnership that allows incarcerated individuals to maintain relationships with their children, families, and villages. Her goal is to establish a long-term partnership with those two entities that will allow undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to engage in research from a global comparative criminal justice perspective.
This summer Dr. Muhammad was accompanied to Uganda by a videographer, photographer, her two children, and Howard University student, Nick Cannon. Nick Cannon is known for his role as the former host of America’s Got Talent, and current role as host of Wild n’ Out, among his many other hats in the corporate and entertainment world. Cannon was deeply impacted by his time in Uganda and reflected on the boarding school approach used by the Wells of Hope to care for and educate the children of incarcerated parents, stating that “If this method was executed in the United States and around the world, I believe that we would be able to end the inter-generational cycle of parental incarceration and recidivism amongst families.”
Dr. Muhammad hopes to include Uganda as a site for Howard’s Alternative Spring Break and study abroad. Eventually, she would like to incorporate global perspectives into her Inside Out courses, focusing specifically on Africa. Dr. Muhammad states that “It is important that students understand that incarceration happens all over the world, not just in the United States. Through the exploration of comparative analyses of the systems in different countries, a lot can be learned.”
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The Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program prepares outstanding individuals to make a difference in the world through careers as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State. In June, the 30 2019 Pickering Fellows arrived at Howard University and spent an intensive week in their orientation to the fellowship and to the State Department. The Pickering Program is a highly competitive fellowship that promotes excellence and diversity in the Foreign Service, contributing to U.S. representation abroad that better reflects the face of America. Howard University began administering the Pickering Program in 2018 after receiving the grant in a competitive bid process. A U.S. Department of State program administered by Howard University, the Pickering Fellowship Program supports two-year graduate degrees in areas of relevance to the Foreign Service, arranges summer internships at the State Department in Washington, DC and at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, provides Foreign Service mentors and professional development activities, and can lead to a career in the Foreign Service. Join us in congratulating the 2019 Fellows in completing their orientation!
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CHARLES B. RANGEL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP
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The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program prepares outstanding individuals to make a difference in the world through careers as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State. It is a highly competitive fellowship that promotes excellence and diversity in the Foreign Service, contributing to U.S. representation abroad that better reflects the face of America. A U.S. Department of State program administered by Howard University, the Rangel Fellowship Program supports two-year graduate degrees in areas of relevance to the Foreign Service, arranges summer internships on Capitol Hill and at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, provides Foreign Service mentors and professional development activities and leads to careers in the Foreign Service. Summertime for the Fellowship program keeps the Ralph Bunche Center abuzz with activities ranging from professional development workshops to panel presentations centered on contemporary foreign policy issues. In addition to the group of 30 Fellows from the 2019 cohort living at Howard University while completing their congressional internships, the 2018 cohort is overseas working at U.S. Embassies and Consulates to contribute to the work of the Foreign Service while learning about the career and life of U.S. diplomats. This year’s internship placements include embassies and consulates around the world including Thailand, Japan, Belize, Kenya, South Africa, Colombia, Nepal, and Senegal, among other international locations. Both the congressional internship and overseas internship placements act as critical experiential learning opportunities for Fellows to see how Congress influences the formulation of U.S. foreign policy and how Foreign Service Officers shape and implement U.S. policy overseas.
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WANT TO BECOME A RANGEL FELLOW?
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Rangel Summer Enrichment Program Scholars
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The Rangel Summer Enrichment Program provides undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding about foreign policy and international affairs careers. Our 15 outstanding Summer Scholars will be on Howard University’s campus from June 18 to July 28, 2018 taking courses and visiting various organizations around the city. The 2018 Rangel scholars reflect the excellence and diversity that have characterized the program since its creation. The current group includes individuals from 10 states and the District of Columbia and attend 13 different undergraduate institutions throughout the United States that reflect a full range of academic experiences. Two of this year’s Scholars are Howard University students – Jessica Hernandez and Sabrina Newton. Please join us in welcoming this year’s cohort to campus.
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DONALD M. PAYNE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
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Intern with NAFSA |
NAFSA: Association of International Educators offers competitive, paid, part-time internships for undergraduate and graduate students in its Washington, D.C. office.
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www.nafsa.org
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Intern at CET!
Our company is committed to diversity, and we work hard to maintain a welcoming, non-discriminatory office culture. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply to our openings. It is our policy to provide equal employment...
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cetacademicprograms.com
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American Foreign Policy Council - Graphic Design Internship
AFPC is seeking a graphic design intern to help with design oversight for multiple projects. The position is part-time, unpaid, with the opportunity for flexible hours.
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www.afpc.org
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Internships with the Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks spring, summer, and fall interns. There are three different intern positions , please specify which you are applying for. Please review full guidelines and application instructions. Applications should be received no...
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www.wilsoncenter.org
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PSD Corporate Research Fall 2018 Internship job in...
PSD Corporate Research Fall 2018 Internship job in Washington, D.C.
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www.globaljobs.org
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Internships
CSIS offers full and part-time internships in the fall, spring, and summer for undergraduates, advanced students, and recent graduates who are interested in gaining practical experience in public policy. Eligibility Must be at least a college...
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www.csis.org
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Careers Center - Job Listings
Council on Foreign Relation has partnered with iCIMS to securely process your online application. In order to perform their functions iCIMS may have access to your personal information. If such access is required, iCIMS will be obligated to...
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careers-cfr.icims.com
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Stimson Center South Asia Program Research Internship -...
The South Asia Program at the Stimson Center seeks highly motivated and talented undergraduate and graduate students to work on research related to security and politics in India and Pakistan, including: strategic culture, inter-state rivalry,...
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stimson.applicantpro.com
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Fall Intern: Russian Studies - Washington, District of...
Resident Scholar Leon Aron directs AEI's Russian Studies program. The Russian Studies intern will be responsible for researching current events in Russian, particularly political and cultural changes since the fall of Communism, the Russian ec...
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aei-openhire.silkroad.com
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The Heritage Foundation - Young Leaders Program
The Young Leaders Program promotes the mission of The Heritage Foundation to the next generation by developing and implementing outreach to younger audiences. Helena Ramirez Richardson, Director Colleen Harmon, Program Associate We offer young...
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www.heritage.org
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Unpaid and Paid Opportunities Available
he Brookings Internship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds to engage in career exploration and development as well as a chance to learn new skills.
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www.brookings.edu
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