Author Archives: africanalumnistudy
First Ever African Alumni-Student Networking at May 1st Reception
“These relationships and strategic connections help me remain engaged in issues and initiatives that I care about the most- especially in Africa. They help me to expand my network density of people that I can share resources with as I … Continued
Interviews with African Alumni Reveal Key Lessons
UC Berkeley and partner university researchers presented the preliminary results of their two year research project, Career and Life Trajectories of African Alumni of International Universities, at the Comparative and International Education Society annual conference in Washington DC (March 8 … Continued
Scholars Program Partners Reconnect With African Alumni
Posted by: Measurement Evaluation & Learning, Partners The African Alumni Project is a collaborative initiative of six renowned educational institutions that believe more can be done to engage and connect African Alumni of international universities. These six partners have joined … Continued
Over 1,000 African Alumni Invited to Take Career and Life Trajectory Survey
“The most remarkable thing was the opportunity to reflect on what I should really be doing to have a bigger impact in my community….I don’t get to reflect much these days given my busy lifestyle.” Dr. Daniel Kwaro, Director Kenya Medical … Continued
Historic Trip to Visit Cal African Alumni Begins
Photo 1: Sheep prepared for Christmas meal at Mary Njenga’s farm The journey to Kenya-Uganda- South Africa to interview UC Berkeley alumni has begun with the discovery and enjoyment of multiple Kenya- Berkeley connections. Landing in Nairobi during the Christmas-New … Continued
Dr. Damen Haile Marian, Professor of Public Health & Health Economics, Addis Ababa University (UC Berkeley, School of Public Health PhD 1996)
Damen Hailemariam PhD ’96. is primarily interested in how traditional institutions address gaps in the offerings of the formal health care market. His dissertation title was The Effect of Extended Family Support on the Demand for Health Care in Ethiopia, … Continued
Nii Sai Sai, Data Visualization Manager, Aspire Public Schools (UC Berkeley Haas School of Business ’10, Ghana)
I grew up in Accra, Ghana, where I completed my elementary and secondary education. Next came a life-changing opportunity to experience life outside Ghana at a liberal arts college in New England. I fled the snow and cold swiftly after … Continued
Chibale & Munatsi (Simon Frasier University, Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Transitioning from another country can be hard on so many levels, and it was no different for Chibale when he moved to Canada to attend university. Originally from Zambia, Chibale had to become more independent and expose himself to new … Continued
