By Emmanuel Freeman
Tennessee State University, a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the past four years, has been chosen to host an Enhancement Workshop for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. This esteemed Fulbright program aims to tackle essential issues aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities. Scheduled for February 17-21, 2025, the workshop will center on the theme “Inclusive Leadership Development and Equitable Policy Formulation.”
The selection by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs marks a significant opportunity for TSU to engage with a diverse, international group of leaders and public servants who represent various fields related to inclusive leadership in their home countries.
“The workshop signifies TSU’s commitment to global engagement and its recognition as a premier institution for fostering international dialogue and collaboration,” said Dr. Jewell Winn, TSU’s Executive Director of International Programs and Academic Global Engagement. “By welcoming these distinguished leaders from around the world, TSU reinforces its role in promoting cross-cultural understanding and advancing solutions to pressing global challenges.”
Dr. Peter Moran, Director of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “As the cooperating agency with the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, we at the Institute of International Education look forward to working with Tennessee State University to implement this professional development opportunity for the Humphrey Fellows.”
With a long-standing commitment to the Fulbright program, TSU has participated in numerous Fulbright initiatives, including its history-making recognition in 2019 as the first historically black university to host the Fulbright Pakistani Re-entry Seminar aimed at supporting students from Pakistan returning after their academic studies in the United States.
The Enhancement Workshop provides the Humphrey Fellows with a unique platform to deepen their expertise, foster professional connections, and collaborate on initiatives that contribute to a more just and equitable world, Winn added.
