Eleven Hubert H. Humphrey fellows from 10 emerging democracies and developing countries are spending the year at the Maxwell School partaking in graduate study, professional development and cultural exchange.
This year’s fellows hail from Belarus, Brazil, Burkina Faso, India, Latvia, Pakistan, Panama, Russia, South Korea and Tunisia.
The fellows’ diverse professional experience and academic interests include public finance, public administration, IT policy and management, NGO management, public policy, and public-private partnerships, among other areas.
While at Syracuse University, Fellows engage with students, faculty, civic organizations and their professional counterparts in diverse learning and exchange opportunities. This collaboration can take any number of forms, including resources for faculty, classes, clubs and organizations
The fellows are part of a cohort of 151 Humphrey fellows from 96 countries. Syracuse University is one of 13 campuses across the country to host fellows
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program was initiated in 1978 to honor Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and his life-long commitment to international cooperation and public service. The program is sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education.