Clifton R. Wharton Jr. (1926–2024), former president of MSU

Source: Legacy.com Clifton R. Wharton Jr. was a former Michigan State University president and deputy secretary of state who broke racial barriers when he took the MSU post in 1970.  When Wharton began his tenure as president of Michigan State University in 1970, he became the first Black president of a major, predominantly white U.S. public […]

Representation is Work

Source: American Diplomacy by Charles A. Ray At a recent event to launch Diplomatic Tradecraft, a book that discusses the day-to-day aspects of diplomacy, a colleague took me to task for saying that “diplomatic receptions are for work, not for fun” to illustrate that the public doesn’t understand what diplomats really do. My colleague said […]

Support for International Affairs Fellows

On July 10, International House in the Dupont Circle area brought International Affairs Program Fellows together from the Thomas Pickering, Charles B. Rangel, Donald F. Payne, and USDA Fellows together.  Amb. Pamela L Spratlen represented support from ABAA.

In Memoriam:  Ambassador Sue K. Brown (August 19, 1948 – May 14, 2024)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Ambassador Sue K. Brown. Her loss is felt profoundly by the Embassy staff, the Montenegrin people, and her friends, family, and colleagues around the world. During her tenure from 2011 to 2015, Ambassador Brown made significant contributions to Montenegro’s military and rule of law reforms, firmly […]

Diplomatic Reception Brings Fellows Together at State

On June 5, at the Museum of American Diplomacy, housed in the U.S. State Department, ABAA and its partner, the Thursday Luncheon Group (TLG), hosted the annual summer reception for Fellows of the Department’s prestigious fellowships for recruitment and diversity – Thomas F. Pickering, Charles B. Rangel programs.  TLG VP Ms. Krystle Norman represented ABAA’s […]