Our Class of 2022 is currently completing the capstone in their two-year diploma studies - a three-month internship at a Kigali-based company in their chosen industry.

An internship is a transformative experience for our students as it provides an opportunity to apply all that they have learned in the classroom in a professional context. The experience also allows students to develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, and offers a competitive advantage as they pursue a permanent position.

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Six months ago, we celebrated the graduation of over 400 brilliant and brave young women in the Class of 2021. The hybrid ceremony marked the culmination of two years of commitment and passion for their studies.

Among this cohort of future leaders, four were recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments, by way of the Founders’ Award, the Justine Umuhoza Award, and the honor of Valedictorian. We recently caught up with each of these young women who shared highlights from their college experience, moments of growth, and their goals and aspirations for the future.

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In June, Davis College was invited to attend The Education Collaborative’s first in-person Annual Convening since 2019, which brought together over 190 participants from across 23 countries and over 60 education institutions.

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More than half of Rwandans live off less than RWF1,000 (about USD1) per day – a level of poverty that is acutely felt by single parent families in rural areas. Taking this problem, a team of five Davis College students designed an innovative solution to pitch at this year’s Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (FGSIC) and were among the ‘Idea Grant Winners’ who will receive USD1,000 in seed funding for their project.

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Throughout the third trimester in Rwanda and the summer holidays in Hong Kong, a group of students from Davis College and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) came together virtually to collaborate on a social change project in support of the Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC), a Kigali-based NGO.

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Last week, Kigali hosted CHOGM for a dynamic week of gatherings and global collaboration. We were incredibly proud to be represented by our students in the Commonwealth Youth Forum (of which there were four throughout the week: Commonwealth People’s Forum, Commonwealth Business Forum, Commonwealth Women’s Forum, and Commonwealth Youth Forum).

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We’re thrilled to invite you to join a powerful new community of changemakers: The Visionaries. At its heart, The Visionaries is a monthly giving experience that honors the original idea that brought Akilah to life: empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Campus has been buzzing throughout September with Orientation and Bridge activities, including tours, training sessions, and time to build connections with new friends and faculty.

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On June 18th, we graduated the Class of 2020 and celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of over 400 women, who have proven their courage, commitment, and brilliance during an incredibly challenging pandemic year.

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When Akilah opened its doors in 2010, there was one diploma program with a class of 50 students sharing two classrooms. This close-knit community allowed us to create a strong student culture, characterized by an amazing student experience.

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Thanks to the Mastercard Foundation, Jeanne, Divine and hundreds of other young female scholarship recipients have kept their higher education dreams alive. This past June, Akilah graduated more than 400 young women in a virtual ceremony. Pandemic notwithstanding, all of them are on a path to a better future for themselves and their families.

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In February 2021, our Business Management & Entrepreneurship faculty organized the first round of pitches for the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge (FGSIC), an annual competition that inspires student entrepreneurs around the world to create social ventures that promote positive, sustainable change, and provides the opportunity to secure seed funding.

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We couldn’t be prouder of the way our students and faculty have rapidly pivoted and adapted to distance, online and blended learning modalities in the past year.

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With the launch of our co-ed classes at Davis College, the Academics team released a Gender Responsive Pedagogy Handbook and professional development modules for all faculty.

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