USAID Partners with FSU for a Historical Investment in Future Opportunities
posted by Breyonna Hardy | April 25, 2023 | In NewsThe United States Agency for International Development partnered with Fayetteville State University for a historical investment in future opportunities on April 18.
The event occurred in the Rudolph Jones Student Center where deputy administrator for management and resources Paloma Adams-Allen was joined by FSU’s 12th Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, Provost Dr. Monica Leach, FSU administration, SGA representatives, and FSU students and supporters.
The event began with SGA President and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc Maya Martin speaking to the audience about how it is truly a great day to be a Bronco before introducing Adams-Allen to the podium to talk about the importance of USAID and FSU partnering.
Adams-Allen talked about USAID creating partnerships with HBCUs through their Minority Serving Institution Program, which aims to include minority students and universities in development and research projects.
“We are reaching out to institutions we overlooked in the past,” Adams-Allen stated. “Our logo is our handshake, one hand raised to another.”
After Adams-Allen finished her statement, Chancellor Allison took the podium to express his joy for USAID for aligning with Fayetteville State University.
“The partnership will identify opportunities to improve the management bureau operations,” Chancellor Allison stated.
Chancellor Allison continued his speech by noting the impact FSU has already had prior to the USAID partnership and how FSU alumni are the bridge between FSU and USAID.
In the USAID and FSU partnership, USAID is investing one million dollars into FSU, which will go into development and identifying opportunities for students, including internships.
“I want to thank you for this worthwhile investment,” Chancellor Allison stated.
Chancellor Allison concluded his speech and began the signing process with Adams- Allen where USAID and FSU will officially become partners. The second segment began in RSJC room 242 where Adams-Allen answered questions from any participants.
“USAID along with the federal government under this administration has been very focused on making sure that we are tapping into the talent, richness expertise across our country,” Adams-Allen stated. “The range of challenges we’re dealing with are immense and we need the best brands and ideas and the best attitudes.”
Adams-Allen responded to the question about some things that FSU can expect to happen in the future with this partnership is: “With the pilot, the goal is to provide funding for paid internships for Fayetteville students. I would imagine that those internships would start in the management bureau.”
“Broader professional opportunities for interns and faculty and for students will be available, certifications ultimately on the acquisition side, and my hope is a pipeline to employment if that’s what the students are interested in doing. That’s what we would like them to be interested in doing,” she added.
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