(Howard University) Howard University has been named the Peace Corps’ 2015 top producer of volunteers among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the fourth consecutive year.
“When Howard students and alumni travel to other countries as Peace Corp volunteers, they represent Howard’s long history of leadership in cultivating understanding through education and service,” said Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick. “They return with a greater understanding of the world around them, which helps them to excel in their careers and fields of study.”
Howard made history in the previous year’s rankings as the first-ever HBCU to appear on the agency’s national list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. The University has maintained its foothold and was ranked No. 24 this year among medium-sized schools. With 13 alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers, the total number of Howard alumni to have served has risen to 221. Howard is also the fourth-highest producer of Peace Corps volunteers in the District of Columbia.
[quote_box_center]The Peace Corps provides an indispensable opportunity for young people out of college to put their unique skills to work making a difference for communities around the world,” Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet said. “Volunteers make lasting change by living and working at the grassroots level in their communities of service and using their talents to tackle some of the most critical challenges in international development.[/quote_box_center]
Download a complete list of this year’s rankings, please visit http://www.peacecorps.gov/media/statsfacts/tc2015/
This article originally appeared on Howard University’s Website
