Ainae shared with the Bunche Center, "Studying abroad was a transformative experience. I am forever grateful for the love and exposure to different walks of life, different music styles that I now have grown to appreciate and even incorporate into my music. My study abroad experience was cut short, but when coming back to Washington DC, I was met with the opportunity to audition for the Voice. It is crazy to know that I came from one life-changing experience to stumble upon another (The Voice). The amount of love and support I have received from Howard University and the Bunche Center continues to push me forward, and I appreciate every ounce. I love you, Howard U!!"

Click the button above to see Ainae's "The Voice" audition and click here to see her feature article on NBC Washington.

You can visit Ainae's website here: https://www.ainaemusic.com/

Hometown: Hamden, CT

Graduation Date: Spring 2023

Major: TV & Film, English Minor

Camille King is a Sophomore TV and Film major and English minor from Hamden, Connecticut. She is the youngest of three children and the first in her family to continue the legacy of her father who graduated from Howard University, B.A. International Business. During the summer of 2020, Camille interned with Human Impact Solutions where she leveraged digital and social media to amplify and promote various client campaigns and projects. Additionally, she interned with Beautiful Ventures a creative enterprise where her responsibilities included social media posts including content and management as well as participation in partnership meetings with clients. She was asked to continue interning with both during the fall semester and continues to build professional relationships with all of her colleagues. As a sophomore, Camille has two leadership roles -- as Assistant Digital Editor of The Hilltop and Faculty Council Representative for the Annenberg Honors Program. Her most recent involvement in Howard University’s Film Organization has allowed Camille to take her passion for writing and creativity to the copywriter team, where she curates monthly articles for publication on the website. Notably, Camille’s most notable accomplishment is maintaining a 4.0 GPA her entire freshman year, despite setbacks due to living arrangement disruptions. Her hobbies include basketball, traveling, and spending time with her family. Camille believes that her foundation of faith, family, and education has allowed her to be successful this far and she looks forward to what the future has in store for her.

Why PRH: "I applied to the Fellowship because I knew it would expand my exposure to public affairs and media communications. I was confident that the Fellowship would advance my professional and personal goals through mentorship and networking with professionals who will challenge me to think critically, work smarter, and improve my problem-solving and overall communication skills. The internship component excites me because of the invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and develop transferable and tested skills."

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Graduation Date: Spring 2022

Major: Political Science, English Minor

Kenadi Maupin is a Junior Political Science Major, English Minor from New Orleans, Louisiana. In order to get acclimated to campus life, Kenadi spent her first two years at Howard connecting with many volunteer and non-profit organizations, such as the Jumpstart Children’s First program under the AmeriCorps consortium, Howard’s Alternative Spring Break, and volunteering for Hoop for Hope to raise money for cancer research in the African-American community. As just a Sophomore she secured an internship on Capitol Hill with the Honorable Congressman A. Donald McEachin, which helped her to expand her network and gain pivotal professional experiences. Her junior year brought various leadership opportunities as she became the Treasurer of a new political organization Leading Women of Tomorrow, and the Director of Student Outreach for Howard University’s chapter of Fair Fight under Stacey Abrams National efforts against voter suppression. Now her focus is on life post-graduation, as she aims to make major impacts on public policy with Healthcare, Education, and Criminal Justice reform.

Why PRH: "I was drawn to the PRH Fellowship because I have always had a passion for service and a love for public policy, but never knew how to make the two intersect into a solid career path. The opportunity that this fellowship presented to me to strengthen my skills and confidence before graduation was too great to pass up. I am most looking forward to connecting with a mentor that can help guide and encourage me in my future endeavors."

View the full recording here: https://fb.watch/4IcQ0qisp8/

You can view recordings of both panels on the Bunche Center's Facebook page by clicking here.

The Study Abroad Offices at Howard University, Morgan State University and Prairie View A&M University concluded their series, "Ubuntu: I Am, Because You Are" highlighting the oneness of our global community and the commonness in our African-rooted humanity. You can view the recordings here:

As a reminder, study abroad remains suspended through the 2020-2021 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2021, but is subject to change based on university policy. Fall 2021 study abroad application deadline is April 30th. Continue to follow our social media pages and check the Bunche Center website for updates. We look forward to sending Bison abroad again when it is safe to do so!

For the most up to date information on study abroad policies and to apply, visit http://global.howard.edu/study-abroad/.

Ascendant is currently recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time Research Analyst position linked to a five-year contract that we hold with the U.S. Trade & Development Agency. The Research Analyst will perform substantive research, analytical, evaluation, and administrative support functions for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’ work in the sub-Saharan Africa region.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is metro accessible (Rosslyn). Remote telework flexibility is offered in the current environment.

·        1-3 years professional experience in a similar capacity

·        Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred

·        Ideal candidates will have education backgrounds and interests in International Relations, International Development, Public Policy, International Trade, Economics, Technology, and other related fields of study

·        Excellent writing and communication skills

·        Foreign language skills are a plus

·        Ability to conduct sophisticated research using numerous resources

·        Ability to compile and analyze data and provide recommendations based upon statistical analysis

·        Ability to analyze programs and processes to determine effectiveness

·        Ability to operate independently to complete tasks and succeed in a fast-paced environment

·        Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Tools including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

·        Proficiency in conducting internet research, as well as utilizing databases

·        Must be detail-oriented and be able to format professional-grade documents for public dissemination

·        Must have strong writing skills to draft and edit reports, briefing books, letters and other forms of correspondence

·        High degree of organization and time-management skills

·        Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and the ability to multitask

·        Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance with the U.S. Government. A public trust background check with U.S. Government must be completed prior to starting work.

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your resume to careers@ascendantps.com.