Michigan State University Humphrey Fellowship Program

Michigan State University Humphrey Fellowship Program The HFP fosters a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern. The Hubert H.

Humphrey Fellowship Program provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. Humphrey Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or the private sector. The Humphrey Program fosters a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in

the United States and the Fellows’ home countries. The Program offers Fellows valuable opportunities for leadership development and professional engagement with Americans and their counterparts from many nations. More than 4,000 men and women have been honored as Humphrey Fellows since the program began in 1978. Approximately 200 Fellowships are awarded annually. Eighteen major universities in the United States host Humphrey Fellows. These host universities are chosen for their excellence in the Program's designated fields of study and for the resources and support they offer Humphrey Fellows.

Today we honor Hubert H. Humphrey, who was born on this day exactly 115 years ago. Hubert Humphrey enjoyed an illustrio...
05/27/2026

Today we honor Hubert H. Humphrey, who was born on this day exactly 115 years ago. Hubert Humphrey enjoyed an illustrious career as a statesman and champion of civil and human rights, serving as mayor of Minneapolis, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Vice President under Lyndon B. Johnson. Many people who held different political beliefs considered him a friend, and he worked on behalf of people from all walks of life: the young, the aged, the poor, laborers, farmers, people of color, and people from other countries. After Humphrey’s death in 1978, President Jimmy Carter announced the creation of the The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program to honor Humphrey’s exemplary leadership, his tireless devotion to public service, and his sincere hope for greater understanding among nations. continue to embody this same commitment to leadership that is so aptly described in Humphrey’s own words:

“Leadership in today’s world requires far more than a large stock of gunboats and a hard fist at the conference table”.
“Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.”
“This, then, is the test we must set for ourselves; not to march alone but to march in such a way that others will wish to join us.”

In recognition of important alumni anniversaries this week, today we celebrate MSU's 4th Humphrey Cohort from 2005-2006....
05/12/2026

In recognition of important alumni anniversaries this week, today we celebrate MSU's 4th Humphrey Cohort from 2005-2006. This year marks 20 years since you completed your Humphrey Fellowship at Michigan State University. We hope you look back fondly on your experience and continue to promote economic, social, political, educational, agricultural, and environmental development in your countries. Wherever you find yourselves, know that you are forever ! Go Green!

Donald Rossette
Carlos Sampaio
Kladoumbaye Modjingar
Yuderka Chong Franco
Lukas Lauw
Jae-Cheol Yoo
Krishna Gyawali
Olusola Olubode
Janak De Silva
Jennet Atabayeva
Rustam Saidaliyev
D**g Luu Tran

In recognition of important alumni anniversaries this week, today we celebrate MSU's 9th Humphrey Cohort from 2010-2011....
05/11/2026

In recognition of important alumni anniversaries this week, today we celebrate MSU's 9th Humphrey Cohort from 2010-2011. This year marks 15 years since you completed your Humphrey Fellowship at Michigan State University. We hope you look back fondly on your experience and continue to promote economic, social, political, educational, agricultural, and environmental development in your countries. Wherever you find yourselves, know that you are forever ! Go Green!

Roua Al-Hayki
Rinchen Lhazom
Batsho Dambe-Groth
Nancy Diphupu
Seybou Yaro
SamAng Po
Prasedes Banseka
Raju Arumugham
Alma Nurshaikhova
Munkhsoyol Baatarjav
Muhammad Ahmad
Rukhshona Rajabova
Ahmed Alkabab

In recognition of important alumni anniversaries this week, today we celebrate MSU's 14th Humphrey Cohort from 2015-2016...
05/08/2026

In recognition of important alumni anniversaries this week, today we celebrate MSU's 14th Humphrey Cohort from 2015-2016. This year marks 10 years since you completed your Humphrey Fellowship at Michigan State University. We hope you look back fondly on your experience and continue to promote economic, social, political, educational, agricultural, and environmental development in your countries. Wherever you find yourselves, know that you are forever ! Go Green!

Hanan Hasan
Zohrab Ismayil
Adama Ouegraogo
Serge Ekani
Kouakou Bruno Tano
Ximena Mora
Coulibaly Ba Aliou
Ventura Mufume
Ramziya Muborakshoeva
Inna Remizova
Roman Opimakh

Last month from MSU celebrated the culmination of their fellowship with our annual Year-End Celebration. It was a gat...
05/07/2026

Last month from MSU celebrated the culmination of their fellowship with our annual Year-End Celebration. It was a gathering of all the people that make this program a success–faculty advisors, hosts, PA supervisors, Humphrey staff, and of course, the Fellows! We were honored to have special remarks from the following speakers:

- Dr. Anjam Chaudhary (Humphrey Director, and Director for Global Inclusion at ISP) summarized the Humphrey year as both a year of transformation and unbecoming.
- Dr. Rob Glew (Associate Dean for Academic Programs at ISP, and initiator of the Humphrey program back in 2002) shared the importance of staying connected to the Spartan community as Fellows return home.
- Melody Worley (Program Coordinator at Spartan Innovations, a regular site for Fellows’ Professional Affiliations) highlighted the value that Humphrey Fellows have brought to the Michigan startup community.
- Robert Lurie (Greater Lansing United Nations Association Board Member and Volunteer Host) invited the audience into a beautifully-written screenplay depicting the cohort’s collective journey throughout the past 8 months.
- Jerome Kisting (Venture Capital Investor, and current Fellow from Namibia), nominated by his cohort, then used the four seasons of Michigan as an insightful metaphor for the cohort’s growth as they shed old identities, germinated new ideas, and emerged with a clearer vision.

Also included in the event was a video Fellows created to reflect on their accomplishments, and certificates of completion for each of the 12 Fellows. Congratulations, 2025-2026 Humphrey Fellows! We can’t wait to see how this fellowship experience shapes your future endeavors! Go Green! Go White! And Go Global!

Photo credit to Reynie Enger at ReynieEngerPhotography.com

Michigan State University has hosted the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the past 24 years. Since that time, ...
05/07/2026

Michigan State University has hosted the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the past 24 years. Since that time, MSU has hosted 271 fellows from 103 countries. Year after year, have enriched the MSU community, building up the reputation of the program and laying the groundwork for future Fellows’ continued success.

Today, we celebrate MSU’s 19th Humphrey Cohort from 2020-2021. This year marks 5 years since you completed your Humphrey Fellowship at Michigan State University. We hope you look back fondly on your experience and continue to promote economic, social, political, educational, agricultural, and environmental development in your countries. Wherever you find yourselves, know that you are forever ! Go Green!

Alfonso Abdo Felix
Rasha Al-Tameemi
Evita Feldberga
Solofoniaina Rakotoseheno Andriambola
Petrus Nuuyoma
Sheikh Afzaal Raza
Deep Rajani
Andrea Danihelova
Mihno Son
Sohna Fatou Ceesay

Last week, Jerome Kisting from Namibia and Trang Vu from Vietnam traveled to Palatine, Illinois, where they collaborat...
05/05/2026

Last week, Jerome Kisting from Namibia and Trang Vu from Vietnam traveled to Palatine, Illinois, where they collaborated with Harper College through the Institute of International Education’s Community College Residency Program (CCRP). Harper College (HC) is one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 26,500 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

Through this weeklong collaboration, Trang and Jerome participated in a range of engaging academic and extracurricular activities, including:
🗨️ Multiple discussions with HC Students in classes on economics, business, ethics, and culture where they engaged on topics such as foreign investment, supply chains, economic development, environmental social governance, and their native languages.
🎙️ Participation in a talk show for the Global Education Unpacked Radio Station, where they shared insights on career paths, investment, the “people, planet, profit” model, and their Humphrey Fellowship experience
🏢Tours of HC’s campus, the Illinois Small Business Development Center, and a prairie research area for HC’s biology department
🤝Meetings with faculty members across different departments at Harper College

Jerome and Trang leave Harper College with a greater perspective of higher education in the United States, particularly the importance of the community college model. They valued how community colleges are situated in the communities they serve - from the taxes that fund them to the use of facilities and programs by any, and all, in the community. Commenting on the experience as a whole, Trang and Jerome noted that, “It exemplified what we have learned about education in the United States - it’s a multi-faceted approach to education that, while not perfect, is the foundation of the United States’ enduring economic success.”

📢✨ Trang Vu 🇻🇳 is starting her professional affiliation with the World Bank Group (WBG). Established in 1944, the WBG ...
04/29/2026

📢✨ Trang Vu 🇻🇳 is starting her professional affiliation with the World Bank Group (WBG). Established in 1944, the WBG is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purposes of economic development. It works in more than 170 countries, working with partners in the public and private sectors in their efforts to end extreme poverty by 2030 and boost globally shared prosperity in a sustainable manner.

During her professional affiliation, Trang will be working within a team focused on public administration reform and governance. Her main responsibilities will include conducting research and policy analysis on topics such as civil service management, institutional performance, and governance systems. She will support ongoing projects by preparing briefing materials, contributing to project documents, and assisting with basic data analysis where relevant.

Through these activities, she expects to contribute to the team’s work while gaining practical insights into how governance reforms are designed and implemented, particularly in improving public sector performance, transparency, and accountability. Trang expects that exposure to international best practices in governance diagnostics, performance management will enhance her ability to support more transparent, accountable, and data-driven governance systems when she returns to Vietnam. No question about it, Trang: the data shows you’re headed for success! 👏👏👏

📢✨ Desarta Rapushaj 🇦🇱 is starting her second professional affiliation - this time with the World Bank Group (WBG). Es...
04/29/2026

📢✨ Desarta Rapushaj 🇦🇱 is starting her second professional affiliation - this time with the World Bank Group (WBG). Established in 1944, the WBG is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purposes of economic development. It works in more than 170 countries, working with partners in the public and private sectors in their efforts to end extreme poverty by 2030 and boost globally shared prosperity in a sustainable manner.

During her professional affiliation, Desarta will be working within a which focuses on supporting countries mostly in Europe (including Albania) through development programs, policy support, and analytical work. Her responsibilities will include contributing to data collection and analysis, reviewing existing reports, and assisting in the development of knowledge products related to SME competitiveness, access to finance, and innovation ecosystems. She will also participate in internal meetings, policy discussions, and technical briefings, gaining exposure to the World Bank’s project cycle, including program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation processes.

Upon returning to Albania, Desarta plans to apply this experience by contributing to the design and improvement of national support schemes, including strengthening implementation mechanisms, improving coordination across institutions, and integrating more robust monitoring and evaluation systems. She also aims to support the development of more effective instruments that enhance SME competitiveness, facilitate access to finance, and promote innovation-driven growth. Keep driving positive change, Desarta! 👏👏👏

Last week, Dolgorjav Munkhbayar 🇲🇳 and Jerome Kisting 🇳🇦 served as cultural ambassadors during Take Your Child to Work...
04/28/2026

Last week, Dolgorjav Munkhbayar 🇲🇳 and Jerome Kisting 🇳🇦 served as cultural ambassadors during Take Your Child to Work Day (TYCTWD) hosted by University Health and Wellbeing. This annual event is a celebration of tomorrow’s Spartans - our artists, athletes, scientists, travelers, and changemakers. The event also honors the work being done across campus and the amazing Spartans making it happen.

Titled “Around the World in 60 Minutes”, the session featured Dolgy teaching kids how to play Shagai, a traditional Mongolian game played with sheep anklebones, and Jerome sharing photos of Namibia’s desert dunes that are as tall as the Washington Monument (550 feet/168 meters). Kids also explored a variety of maps and coins from around the world.

It was a record turnout for TYCTWD at International Studies and Programs (ISP). Special thanks to Fulbright Coordinator Joy Campbell for organizing on behalf of ISP!

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