Tuskegee Students Enjoy the City of Lights During the Summer Games

Tuskegee Students Enjoy the City of Lights During the Summer Games

July 26, 2024

Contact: Thonnia Lee, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing

Six Tuskegee University students are enjoying the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in person thanks to internships through a partnership with Fund II Foundation and internXL.

Amare Hardee, a senior Accounting major; Makyla Johnson, a senior Sales and Marketing major; Cameron Bell, a junior Computer Science major; Joi Axem, a junior Biology major; Daryl Cossey, a junior Mechanical Engineering major; and Logan Ware, a sophomore Computer Science major are experiencing the magic of the City of Lights while the world is watching the Summer Games as interns through the special partnership.

The Fund II Foundation and internXL partnered with the University's Career Education and Leadership Development Center to provide the students with an immersive cultural experience to cultivate career and personal development. The students are being exposed to projects related to their majors, career aspirations and individual strengths.

The Fund II Foundation is dedicated to preserving the African American experience, safeguarding human dignity, conserving the environment, providing music education, and sustaining the American values of entrepreneurship, empowerment, and innovation. internXL is committed to bridging the gap between academic learning and professional experience by offering invaluable internship opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in their careers.

"I'd like to thank Robert F. Smith for helping create the immerse experience for our students," said Dr. Mark Brown '86, President and CEO. "In the tradition of our founding principal Booker T. Washington, we're able to continue the tradition of training the hand, heart and the mind.

"This partnership reflects Tuskegee University's commitment to excellence and innovation in education," Dr. Brown said. "We are proud to see our students engage in such a prestigious event, where they will not only learn but also contribute to global discussions on innovation and representation. We are grateful to Fund II Foundation and internXL for making this possible."

Ivana Jackson, Director of internXL said the team is delighted to collaborate to provide the students with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"This micro-internship aligns perfectly with our mission to provide transformative experiences that prepare young professionals for the global workforce," she said. "The 2024 Paris Olympics will serve as a great backdrop for our interns to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios."

Representatives of the Fund II Foundation agreed.

"We are proud to support this initiative that not only provides a unique professional development opportunity for these students, but also highlights the importance of diversity and representation globally," said Linda Wilson, Executive Director of the Fund II Foundation. "The Olympics represent a convergence of cultures and ideas, and we believe our interns will greatly benefit from this immersive experience."

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TU Students with Advisors Walter Cooper, and Steven McCrary TU Students and Advisors at an Olympics game stadium.

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