International Political Economy and Development
Where future global leaders are shaped through academics.
Read first-hand accounts from IPED students on internships, research trips, fieldwork, and reflections from across the globe. Also discover and celebrate the global impact of our graduates—from Fulbright Scholars to International Development Fellows. See how our alumni shape policy, finance, and development worldwide.
Alumni Testimony
On April 30, 2025, Fordham hosted its Second Annual GSAS Research Day at Rose Hill Campus, Faber Hall, Bepler Commons from 12:00
On April 4, 2025, our IPED class took its annual trip to the MET for Dr. S’s International Economic Policy class. During
As a graduate assistant at Fordham, Sharan Sekhon (’26) had the opportunity to manage SPES NOVA at Fordham University. SpesNova is an
Walamatien Coulibaly, IPED class of 2026, has the opportunity to intern at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. Currently, Walamatien
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Briefing for IPED Students: Global Affairs and Career Opportunities On March 7, 2025, IPED and IPE students
On March 6, 2025, IPED hosted its Annual Alumni Night at Fordham University’s Lincoln Center Campus. The event was attended by the
In January 2025, IPED students had the opportunity to participate in a two-week Project Assessment course in the Philippines. They spent the
As an IPED student, Adriana Curto (’26) is interning with the Office of the Bronx Borough President under Borough President (BP) Vanessa L. Gibson’s
Samantha Ketter and Jesse Young, IPED class of 2026, have the opportunity to intern at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Samantha
Cassidy Fawcett (IPED 2026) recently became the Community Program Coordinator for the Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID). As the Community Program
As an IPED student, Leslie Grullon (’26) had the opportunity to intern at the University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP). The University Neighborhood
On Friday, February 7, 2025, IPED (’26) students had the opportunity to get a sense of working in the financial sector. They