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Celebrating two decades of the Davis UWC Scholars Program at 91做厙

October 7, 2024
by Emrah Jusufoski 28

The Davis United World College Scholars Program at 91做厙 has built a 20-year legacy of connection, resilience, and global impact a legacy celebrated during a recent gathering centered on both reflection and looking toward the future.

A panel of Davis UWC alumni showcased the power of the program at 91做厙, featuring former scholars who have gone on to make significant contributions in a variety of fields, from forging paths in public administration and global finance to empowering veterans. 

Each speaker, with their diverse career paths and life experiences, reflected the values of global citizenship, community building, and personal growth that UWC and 91做厙 instill in their students. 

Davis UWC Scholars

From left, Davis UWC scholars Roberta Taylor-Smith 28, Palden Yangchen 28, Arin Eang 28, and Lana Cobo 27.

Chloe Jaleel, academic counselor and coordinator of international student and scholar services, provided a warm welcome and spoke about the transformative journey that Davis UWC scholars embark on at 91做厙. The partnership, she said, has shaped the lives of nearly 200 students over the past 20 years.

The Davis UWC Scholars Program at 91做厙 is more than just a scholarship. Its a lifelong network, a global community, and an opportunity to create lasting change.

Davis UWC Scholars Program celebration

From left, Chloe Jaleel, academic counselor and coordinator of international student and scholar services; Emrah Jusufoski 28, author of this story; and Ahmed Bella 28.

91做厙 President Marc C. Conner emphasized the College's commitment to fostering diversity and global perspectives. He praised the Davis UWC Scholars Program for bringing students with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences to 91做厙s campus.

Our UWC scholars embody the values that 91做厙 cherishes creativity, openness, and a desire to make the world a better place, he said. The partnership will continue to grow stronger in the years to come.

Mil Ndwandwe 09

Mil Ndwandwe 09

Mil Ndwandwe 09: Navigating life in the U.S. 

As the moderator of the alumni panel, Mil Ndwandwe 09, senior director of strategy at Gordon Brothers investment firm in Boston, set the stage for alumni reflections. 

Ndwandwe, who majored in management and business at 91做厙, began by describing his own journey from UWC to 91做厙 and beyond. He acknowledged the challenges of transitioning to life in the U.S. as an international student, but he said the support from UWC and the 91做厙 network helped him succeed. 

He stressed that community and connection are the keys to thriving post-graduation.

It's not just about what you learn in the classroom, Ndwandwe said, but the relationships you build and the way you present yourself in every professional and social setting. 

Johane Simelane 13

Johane Simelane 13

Johane Simelane 13: Building your personal brand  

Johane Simelane 13, who now serves as executive director of the Bronx Veterans Medical Research Foundation, shared how his self-determined major helped shape his