Dr. Andre Stevenson, a distinguished professor of social work and director of international programs at Elizabeth City State University, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators Award.
This honor recognizes his commitment to fostering global collaboration and understanding. Later this year, Stevenson will travel to France and Senegal to deepen institutional partnerships and explore innovative strategies for international engagement.
With nearly 30 years of teaching and research experience, Stevenson has made notable contributions to social work education and public health. His academic journey has included a faculty appointment with the Foundation for Professional Development School of Business in Pretoria, South Africa, and involvement in Yale University’s School of Public Health Advanced Health Management Certificate program.
Throughout his career, he has mentored doctoral students from esteemed institutions such as New York University and the University of Pennsylvania. He has served as an external examiner for graduate research at the University of Cape Town and the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
Stevenson’s upcoming Fulbright experience will allow him to build upon these international collaborations. “I hope to leverage this experience to continue to develop sustainable programs that support ECSU’s Office of International Programs in further developing a campus culture of global learning and academic excellence,” he said.
Stevenson’s current role at ECSU has allowed him to champion intercultural learning initiatives that broaden students’ academic and cultural experiences. He believes these experiences have equipped him to foster ongoing collaborations abroad.
The Fullbright Scholar Family
As a newly appointed Fulbright Scholar, Stevenson joins an elite group of scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a commitment to global education. The Fulbright Program, known for promoting international educational exchanges since 1946, has produced numerous accolades, including Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners among its alumni.
Stevenson encourages fellow educators to embrace opportunities for global engagement. “Be open to perspectives that challenge your own. Build authentic relationships across borders. Commit to further developing equitable partnerships within your academic disciplines and empower students and colleagues to see themselves as global citizen,” he urged.
The significance of Stevenson’s Fulbright appointment is not limited to his achievements. It underscores ECSU’s ongoing dedication to fostering a globally-minded academic community. In recent years, ECSU has seen over 50 of its students become Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients as part of their efforts to expand international programming.
As he prepares for this incredible experience, Stevenson remains focused on building meaningful connections that enrich the educational landscape.
This article sources information from Elizabeth City State University.