Category Archives: Commentary

Supporting Peacebuilders from Conflict Zones: An Important Obligation of American Higher Education

By: David J. Smith, January 30, 2017 Recently I had the chance to visit with international students participating in the Community College Initiative Program (CCI).  CCI is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State that brings students to the U.S. to focus on developing leadership capabilities, professional skills, and English language proficiency, whileContinue reading “Supporting Peacebuilders from Conflict Zones: An Important Obligation of American Higher Education”

Now More Than Ever, Americans Must Offer Humanitarian Aid to Outsiders, Baltimore Sun, 1/29/17

By: David J. Smith, January 27, 2017 Here is an op-ed that I have just published in the Baltimore Sun. It should appear in the 1/29 print edition. Click below