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Applications are now open for the 2025 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship in Ireland that will provide 12 exceptional American college students from diverse backgrounds an eight-week culturally immersive program to hone career-ready skills, nurture global contacts for future career development, and develop a deep understanding of Ireland’s rich history and contemporary culture.

Last week, the Frederick Douglass - Daniel O'Connell Global Interns wrapped up their culturally immersive summer program in Ireland with a celebration at the residence of U.S. Deputy Chief of... keep reading

Tianni Carson | Howard University, Health Service Administration | Elkstone Partners "Interning at Elkstone has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. Being placed in one of... keep reading

The goal of the Frederick Douglass - Daniel O'Connell Global Internship is to honor the legacies of these two champions in the fight for global justice, by giving outstanding students... keep reading

Fifteen American college students from diverse backgrounds will spend eight weeks honing career-ready skills and developing a deeper understanding of Irish history and culture.

The 2023 cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows have been in Cape Town, South Africa since July 11 for the second leg of their three-continent comparative study of social justice... keep reading

Twelve diverse student leaders to conduct a study of social justice leadership in America, South Africa, and Ireland. CIEE is pleased to announce the 2023 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows, twelve... keep reading

The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, a fully funded international leadership program for students of color... keep reading

Last summer, CIEE pledged to do more to combat systemic racism by taking concrete action to champion diversity and foster an inclusive environment where every individual is welcomed, supported, and... keep reading

Earlier this week, outside Government Buildings in Dublin, the Frederick Douglass Global Fellows were honored to meet Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. He wished the Fellows céad... keep reading

Irish Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Mulhall; Benedict College President, Roslyn Clark Artis; and great-great granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, Nettie Washington Douglass, led the student orientation for the 2021... keep reading

At an online St. Patrick’s Day roundtable today, Vice President Kamala Harris and Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin joined Nettie Washington Douglass, the great-great- granddaughter of Frederick Douglass, and... keep reading

As we kick off Black History Month, we want to remind all of our partner schools and prospective students that CIEE is the leader in providing grants and scholarships to... keep reading

We approach the end of 2020 with dual tension, fearing a continued rise in COVID-19 cases, yet feeling increasingly hopeful that the timely arrival of a vaccine will help us... keep reading

In June 2020, CIEE made a pledge to take concrete action to advance in measurable ways our mission to facilitate harmony and peace in our world. We pledged to help... keep reading