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GSIE: A Call to Action
Last week witnessed the launch of the “Global Strategy on Inclusive Education” by ALA student Edward Ndopu of South Africa. Edward, who lives with...
Wilfred Griekspoor of the Global Fund evaluates student proposals
African Leadership Academy finds innovative ways to make our curriculum relevant to the real world. Last year, David Scudder, head of Life Sciences, challanged his...
ALA Hosts 15 Colleges and Universities
On November 12, 2009, African Leadership Academy was thrilled to host a College Information Session tour. CIS tours often help students determine which universities...
Nigerian Petroleum Experts Lead Seminars at ALA
One aspect of the ALA curriculum that makes ALA so unique is the Expert-in-Residence series. Experts from fields as diverse as international trade and...
Witney Schneidman visits ALA
The students and faculty at ALA are proud to welcome Witney Schneidman to campus this week. An adviser to both President Clinton and President...
ALA Transformations: Finding Your Voice in the Crowd
It was January, 2009 and Kwinoja, a student from Tanzania, was in tears, shaking with fear and pleading to back out. She had never...
Dr. Shaka Ssali's Straight Talk meets the ALA Student Body
African Leadership Academy was pleased to host Dr. Shaka Ssali in October. Dr. Ssali a respected broadcaster and influential commentator on African affairs. He...
William Kamkwamba, ALA Student, adds “Bestselling Author” to his CV
William Kamkwamba has become the first African Leadership Academy student to have a book published. The book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, recounts his...
As Year Two Begins, the Student Body Doubles
African Leadership Academy is a bustling hive of activity as, for the first time, there are both senior and junior classes attending the school.
The...
ALA Welcomes New Faculty Members
ALA is excited to welcome 15 new faculty members and add seven new nationalities to the ALA faculty! The new faculty members have over...
103 Amazing Young Leaders Offered Admission to ALA's Second Class
The ALA Admissions Office received over 2500 applications from 41 countries for the second ALA class, which will enter in September 2009. This was...
Students Reflect on the Inaugural Year
Towards the end of the first year, ALA students were asked to reflect on their first year at the Academy. This class exercise involved...
Distinguished Speaker Series Closes With A Bang!
From its conception, the Distinguished Speaker Series has aimed to expose students to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines. We have...
