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Career & Civic Engagement Center

The Black Alumnae/i Fund is administered by the Career & Civic Engagement Center, beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year. This summer, the Fund supported four undergraduate students who identify as part of the African Diaspora in their internships. Click here to view a record of this year's funding distributions. Click on the Summer Internships logo above to read more about students' experiences.*

The Career & Civic Engagement Center (the Center) is excited to continue partnering with the Black Alumnae/i Fund to amplify, award, and support the Fund. Now in its fourth year, the Fund has generously supported unpaid summer internships to provide students with opportunities to translate their academic experiences into a professional setting. This year, students received summer funding through the Black Alumnae/i Fund in both U.S. and international locations across the industries of sports management, arts, environment and sustainability, and college access.

As part of the summer internship program, the Center empowers students to dive into their academic and personal strengths, obtain practical full-time internship experience, explore new work environments, and develop transferable skills that will serve them beyond ������̳. Throughout the summer, students are encouraged to reflect on what is or may not be working, discover new pathways, and continue developing their professional vision.

“Being able to experience and be a part of what goes into game days has been something that is as gratifying the tenth time as it was on the first. But I also have had the chance to learn more about the roles of other departments, all while building mentors and developing useful tools regarding resume building, interview skills, time management, and the development of my personal brand.” –2024 Black Alumnae/i Fund recipient

“I feel more confident in my ability to lead and advocate for myself. I learned to trust myself and communicate on my behalf. I built social, conceptual, reflective, and cultural practices organically. It was more than just an addition to my resume – it was an opportunity for personal growth.” –2024 Black Alumnae/i Fund recipient

“This internship was beyond what I expected.  I’ve met so many wonderful people who share my love of sustainability, food, and education.” –2024 Black Alumnae/i Fund recipient

“I am incredibly grateful to ������̳ for their funding and support, which has helped me to spend a summer in my motherland. This experience has greatly improved my Swahili language skills and allowed me to immerse myself in the vibrant diversity of Kenyan culture, customs, and experiences.” –2024 Black Alumnae/i Fund recipient

The impact of the Black Alumnae/i Fund goes beyond its recipients. As students learn about this Fund and other opportunities, they are encouraged to engage in the variety of services that the Center offers. Our team, including students who serve as career peers and civic engagement coordinators, helps students move from ideas to implementation of summer internships, externships, and the job search. This group of advocates offers students support in seeking out potential organizations, networking, resume editing, preparing for interviews, and designing their lives.

On behalf of the Center and all the students who are the beneficiaries of the philanthropic support of donors—thank you.

—Katie Krimmel
Associate Dean, Career & Civic Engagement Center


* As of 10/2024 not all internship articles were available.