Alcorn State University News May 5, 2023 Students from Alcorn State University are broadening their professional experiences through internships for Disney. The Disney on the Yard Summer College Program will welcome 18 Alcorn students to participate in an internship this summer. The program, which is part of the Disney College Program<https://support.disneyprograms.com/hc/en-us/articles/11484031955220>, provides an opportunity for students to make meaningful connections and gain a sense of community among their peers while working toward a more inclusive environment. Disney on the Yard was established to deepen engagement with HBCUs through mentorship, networking, and exclusive programming. Several Disney Ambassadors promote the program on Alcorn's campus. Dionna Jackson, a junior business administration major from Fayette, Mississippi, and Disney Ambassador, enjoys sharing her Disney experience with her peers to encourage them to participate. "It feels great to be an ambassador for Disney," said Jackson. "I get to share my experience being a part of the Disney staff and the opportunities introduced to me. This is a great networking opportunity for students to meet recruiters inside and outside of their fields." Kensey Eley, sophomore biology pre-professional major from Lorman, Mississippi, who's also a Disney Ambassador, shared how the Disney internship helped her grow and develop more skills. "This opportunity allowed me to better my communication and interpersonal skills, which other students would receive being a part of this program," said Eley. "Being an ambassador has been amazing, and I enjoy sharing my experiences with other students throughout the University who may want a chance to work for one of the greatest, most magical places in the world." Jabreel Walker, director of Alcorn's Cargill Thrive Program, explained why the Disney internship benefits students. "The Disney on the Yard Internship Program can be a valuable experience for Alcorn students, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain practical work experience, develop professional skills, and grow personally and professionally," said Walker. The students who will participate in this summer's program are listed below: * Jakierra Brown, accounting, Tupelo, Mississippi * Martiyona Carter, mass communications, Greenville, Mississippi * TaMaya Crawford, agribusiness management, Natchez, Mississippi * Robresha Davis, biology, Ferriday, Louisiana * Mikayla Duncan, agribusiness management, Waterford, Michigan * Lakin Echols, social work, Bassfield, Mississippi * Mikaela Fletcher, social work, New Orleans, Louisiana * LaZarion Gary, business administration, Killeen, Texas * Caylan Goodman, biology, Newton, Mississippi * Narkeshia Green, computer networking & information technology, Horn Lake, Mississippi * Dyhiamon Hawkins, social work, Jackson, Mississippi * Erin Hinton, business administration, Richton, Mississippi * Dionna Jackson, accounting, Fayette, Mississippi * Akeria Parkman, biology, Mount Olive, Mississippi * Hope Pittman, psychology, Greenville, Mississippi * Jayla Richey, health sciences, Tupelo, Mississippi * Nakeyia Riggs, nursing, Natchez, Mississippi * Shalayla Starks, criminal justice, Lake Village, Arkansas * Shakira Stiff, business administration, Jackson, Mississippi LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: ldenard@hbculibraries.org<http://mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org/> Follow us on our social media: [cid:image001.png@01D984B5.FA43BAB0] [cid:image002.png@01D984B5.FA43BAB0] [cid:image003.png@01D984B5.FA43BAB0] [cid:image004.png@01D984B5.FA43BAB0] Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image005.gif@01D984B6.9E3A8590]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image006.gif@01D984B6.9E3A8590] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image007.png@01D984B6.9E3A8590] <https://www.instagram.com/hbcu_library_alliance/> [cid:image008.gif@01D984B6.9E3A8590] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>