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|  | This issue of the Andrew Young Center newsletter highlights international education, including the 3rd Annual International Education Symposium, the Fall Study Abroad Fair, and the 2024-25 Student Ambassadors who support the work of the Office of International Education. The issue also highlights the recent Democracy Symposium hosted by the Andrew Young Center, and provides updates on the AYC - Higher Education in Prisons Program as well as Oprah Winfrey scholars’ book study experience.
The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership seeks to extend the legacy of Ambassador Young and expand the footprint of Morehouse Beyond Borders into the community and the world. The Center is home to programs designed to inspire and prepare the men of Morehouse to create and implement solutions to social justice challenges and to become global leaders prepared to lead the fight for social, economic, and educational equality in the U.S. and abroad. |
| | INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION NEWS |
| 3rd Annual International Education Symposium - September 11, 2024 |
| On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Office of International Education hosted the 3rd annual International Education Symposium. The symposium highlighted the experiences of Morehouse students who study abroad during the 2023-24 academic year through student oral and video presentations, a student panel, and poster exhibition, and sessions focused on studying abroad while Black and how to study abroad. Gift certificates for flights and study abroad scholarships were raffled during the symposium.
In addition to presentations by students and those made by OIE partners, the symposium featured representatives from USAID, the Department of State, and the Peace Corps. President David A. Thomas and Provost Kendrick Brown provided words of welcome and shared his perspective on the importance of studying abroad. Seventy-three (73) students attended the International Education Symposium. |
| | | | Fall 2024 Study Abroad Fair - September 12, 2024 |
| On Thursday, September 12th, the Fall Study Abroad Fair exposed students to Morehouse College study abroad partners and programs. Students had the opportunity to learn about the passport application process and how to fund their study abroad experiences. The Study Abroad Fair included Morehouse preferred providers CEACAPA, Arcadia, IES Abroad, ISEP, and CIEE, as well as representatives from the Gilman Scholarship, Fulbright Scholarship, and Atlanta Passport Office. One hundred two (102) students attended the Study Abroad Fair. The 2024 Fall Study Abroad Fair and International Education Symposium were sponsored by Delta Airlines. |
| | | 2024-25 Study Abroad Update |
| Financial barriers are the first challenge students encounter when they begin to consider studying abroad. In fall 2023, a $1 million award to the Office of International Education established the Andrew Young Fund for International Scholars (AYFIS). The scholarship funded $76,875 in student scholarships for study abroad during the 2023-2024 academic year. Students participated in study abroad experiences for as little as $500, with four fully-funded programs offered at no cost. This year, the Office of International Education has made studying abroad even more affordable. The Andrew Young Fund for International Scholars (AYFIS) is available to all residential Morehouse students and is offered at two tiers. The AYFIS allows Morehouse students with financial need (approximately 80% of the student body) to participate in a faculty-led study abroad program for $1000. Students without financial need study abroad at significantly reduced rates. |
| | Study Abroad Ambassadors Program |
| Study Abroad Ambassadors support their peers in the study abroad application process, partner with student organizations and residential assistants on programming with a cross- cultural component, and support the implementation of campus-wide events. Ambassadors also support the Office of International Education’s (OIE) campaigns to increase interest and participation in study abroad at Morehouse College. In September, three talented students who studied abroad during the 2023-24 academic year were selected as Study Abroad Ambassadors.
In September, five talented students were selected as study abroad ambassadors. The 2024-25 Study Abroad Ambassadors are Isaiah Evans, Hudson Osborne, David Pilson, Darius Martin, and Aaron Mitchell. |
| | 2024-25 Study Abroad Ambassadors |
|  | Isaiah Evans is a sophomore business administration major with a concentration in marketing. Isaiah participated in the faculty-led trip to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in the summer of 2024. Isaiah is eager to make a meaningful impact on the culture of study abroad at Morehouse through social media campaigns and on-campus programming. |
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|  | Hudson Osborne is a senior political science and international studies major. Hudson previously served as an ambassador for the Office of International Education in the 2023-2024 school year. Hudson’s diverse range of study abroad experience includes faculty-led trips to Senegal, Liberia, Israel, and India. Hudson is thrilled to continue his passport workshop initiative and implement innovative on-campus programming to promote study abroad. |
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|  | David Pilson is a senior biology major. David participated in the IES Abroad Internship Program in Rome, Italy. David was also a recipient of the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship in March 2024. David hopes to encourage STEM majors to explore opportunities abroad, particularly internships. David is committed to making study abroad more accessible by providing guidance to students seeking scholarships. |
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|  | Darius Martin is a senior finance major. Darius participated in the faculty-led trip to Oaxaca, Mexico in the summer of 2024. Darius is eager to assist students in exploring the world not only through study abroad, but also through international employment. Darius is thrilled to contribute to the Office of International Education’s mission of inspiring students to be open-minded global citizens. |
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| | Aaron Mitchell is a junior economics major with a minor in entrepreneurship. Aaron participated in the faculty-led trip to Oaxaca, Mexico in the summer of 2024. Aaron is passionate about sharing his experiences studying abroad. He aims to empower students to take advantage of the life-changing opportunities through the Office of International Education. |
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| | Democracy Symposium: Pursuing Justice, Security, and Inclusive DevelopmentOctober 9, 2024 |
| The Andrew Young Center, in partnership with The Carter Center and USAID, sponsored a one-day symposium, Democracy Delivers: Pursuing Justice, Security, and Inclusive Development around the World. The symposium featured 4 panel discussions, including representatives from USAID, The Carter Center, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Panel topics included, “The Promise of and Challenges Facing Democracy”, “Advancing Democracy and Human Rights Abroad”, Democratic Challenges and Opportunities: Regional Perspectives”, and “Democracy and Cyber-Security”. Morehouse College political scientists, Dr. Andrew Douglas and Hyeon Rye Jang, served as experts on the panels. Morehouse students Christopher Lamby and James McGee moderated panel discussions. |
|  | | AYC - Higher Education in Prisons Program |
| Morehouse Basketball Team Inside the US Federal Correctional Institution [FCI] in Atlanta. |
|  | In early October the Morehouse College basketball team played a friendly yet competitive and very inspiring game of hoops with incarcerated players at FCI-ATL. Although the Maroon Tigers won the game, everyone who participated, including players, spectators and prison staff, were cheered by the event. Coach Whittler shared: “The guys had a great time and enjoyed the experience with brothers on the inside. They gained some needed knowledge and wisdom.” Rodney Walker, who teaches inside FCI-ATL, commented: “When Howard Thurman spoke about coming alive, I imagine he meant this moment, where both the adults in custody and men of Morehouse forgot they were in prison.” Although the core mission of the AYC-HEP Program inside the FCI-ATL is to teach humanities courses, the Program also strives to bring the co-curricular experience of the Morehouse brotherhood inside the prisons where we teach. |
| | 2024-25 AYC-Higher Education in Prisons Program Student Ambassadors |
|  | The AYC-HEP student ambassadors are engaged in an array of service and leadership programs. In addition to assisting HEP-affiliated faculty inside prisons, student ambassadors are also volunteering at City of Refuge (see above), participating in a mock job fair or similar events inside prison, promoting voting among formerly incarcerated citizens in GA (see here), advocating on the benefits of higher education in prisons on campus, contributing to the library inside the FCI-ATL, and organizing a PenPal program. |
| | Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program Book StudyOctober 16, 2024 |
| On October 16, 2024, the Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program launched its annual book study experience featuring Jay Z's 2010 memoir, Decoded. The first session of the book study, led by Professor David Wall Rice, featured a critical review and an opportunity for scholars to discuss key themes of the book. The session included a spirited discussion on the role model exemplified by Jay Z, the contradictions in his life and in the book’s narrative, and the emphasis on money, fame, and celebrity that often define success. The second session of the book study will be held on November 13, 2024. |
| | | | | November 2-3, 2024. The AYCGL Civil Rights Study Tour will travel to Birmingham and Montgomery, AL to visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the 16th Street Baptist Church, the Equal Justice Initiative - Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and the Freedom Monument Sculpture. Transportation, lodging, and meals will be provided.
November 15, 2024 - Application Due Date. Applications are open for the Spring Break study abroad program, Exploring the African Diaspora in the United Kingdom (March 7th through March 15th). Dr. Sinead Younge will lead the study abroad program that will travel to London, Liverpool, and Manchester, U.K. Please apply here.
November 20, 2024. AUC Passport Day. The Office of International Education will partner with the Atlanta Passport Agency, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University to host the second annual AUC Passport Day. Passport Day will take place in the Kilgore Atrium on Wednesday, November 20th from 9am-1pm. AUC students and staff are welcome to submit applications for both first-time passports and passport renewals.
November 18 - 22, 2024. International Education Week will feature multiple events celebrating global learning and cultural exchange. Events this year will include a Passport Workshop and Global Game Night. The Passport Workshop will guide students through the application process to prepare for AUC Passport Day. Global Game Night will allow students to connect with peers from around the globe while engaging in fun-filled international games.
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| | |  | The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership’s video podcast More Conversations was initiated in the fall 2020 and aims to put scholars and subject matter experts in conversation about topics that are important to both the collegiate and broader communities. |
| | | A Note of Gratitude to Our Sponsors |
| The work of the Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, including The Coca Cola Company, Bank of America, Ms. Oprah Winfrey and the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, Delta Airlines, Gilead Sciences, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, The Julian Grace Foundation, the Cigna Foundation, and the SMASH Foundation. We wish to thank these donors for their sustained support of the AYCGL. |
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