The International Rescue Committee has been so fortunate to have had a longstanding relationship with Princeton in Africa since our very first Fellows landed in Rwanda in 1999. Whether it was Emily or Renee in 1999 or the 110 Fellows across 14 IRC countries over the years, we have been blessed by the relationship, the quality of the Fellows and the impact on what IRC does on the ground every single day.
Bryant R. Blount
Dean Bryant Blount has served in Princeton University’s Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) since 2013, working to support the undergraduate disciplinary system, and serving as assistant secretary to the Committee on Discipline. He also serves as the office’s liaison to the Housing, Dining and Facilities departments, coordinating and accommodating special housing and dining needs of undergraduates. In collaboration with the Housing Office, he selects, trains and supervises student staff that serve as dormitory supervisors. Dean Blount is also the liaison to the Prospect Street Eating Clubs and works closely with the undergraduate club officers and with the leadership of the graduate boards. In addition, Dean Blount leads strategic efforts to effectively market, communicate, and document ODUS programs, awards, and opportunities. He also serves on a variety of ad hoc committees and supports other ODUS projects and initiatives.
Dean Blount graduated from Princeton in 2008, earning an A.B in History. He followed this with a MSc in sociology from the London School of Economics. Dean Blount has remained connected to the Princeton community, where he was a member of the varsity track and field program, a residential college adviser in Forbes College, and a WPRB sports broadcaster. He now volunteers as a Forbes fellow, and is an academic-athletic fellow to the varsity men’s and women’s basketball, men’s track, and football teams.
Our History
In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.