The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) is one of several notable organizations hosting Stevenson Center Fellows this year. Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow Rachel Almburg is completing 11 months of professional practice with the MPHA as part of her master’s degree in sociology.
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Pat Turner to share experiences on Alumni Day, October 12
Stevenson Center alumna Pat Turner has worked tirelessly to assist and inspire those in need in McLean County. Turner was an Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow in political science. On Alumni Day, she will return to campus to share her experiences.
Stevenson Center Fellows connect with community development experts
In July, three Stevenson Center Fellows attended the annual Community Development Society conference in Detroit. The conference brings together academics and practitioners for three days of sessions, discussions, and workshops that integrate research and application.
First Fellows in anthropology and in kinesiology and recreation launch careers
The Stevenson Center’s interdisciplinary graduate programs have yielded qualified professional candidates in a variety of roles. The first Fellows to in anthropology and in kinesiology and recreation are helping communities as they launch their careers.
AmeriCorps alumni ready for graduate school
The Stevenson Center’s newest Fellows are arriving. While all Fellows share a strong commitment to service, backgrounds and interests often vary. Two of the incoming Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows happen to share some common experiences and goals.
Stevenson Center alumni ambassadors ready for your questions
Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree with an emphasis on community and economic development? Have you served with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or elsewhere in the public sector? The Stevenson Center’s alumni ambassadors are great sources of information.
Stevenson Center celebrates student success
Stevenson Center students have accomplished a lot over the past two years. Offering an interdisciplinary graduate experience for Peace Corps Fellows and Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows, the Stevenson Center focuses on preparing students for successful careers in community and economic development.
Graduate fellow brings experience to Houston nonprofit
Change Happens, a Houston-based nonprofit, is hosting Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow Lindsey Earl for her professional practice. This is the first year that Change Happens is partnering with the Stevenson Center, providing an invaluable opportunity to refine skills while helping Change Happens fulfill its mission.
Stevenson Center student reaching new heights in Montana
Molly Cook’s desire to help others led her to the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development. Cook is currently completing the professional practice portion of the program while earning a master’s degree in sociology.
Invest Aurora provides opportunities for graduate students
Invest Aurora helps Stevenson Center Fellows strengthen their skills and gain real world understanding of local economic development. For the third year, this public-private partnership has benefited from a Fellow’s graduate training to advance its mission while providing a rich professional development experience in return.