Diplomat Becomes New U.S. State Department Resource for Students
December 13, 2023
By Katherine Morales | Dec. 13, 2023
University of Texas at Dallas students have a new resource to help connect them with opportunities in the U.S. Department of State.
Daniel Stewart began his new role as the Diplomat in Residence for Texas this fall and will serve for two years. The position is affiliated with UT Dallas as part of a partnership with the State Department.
Stewart focuses on connecting students with State Department internships and fellowships, and provides guidance and resources for students interested in pursuing careers with the department.
“We are trying to let as many broad and diverse audiences know about the many opportunities we have to serve in the Department of State in both foreign and civil service,” he said. “We are looking for students and professionals of all backgrounds — backgrounds of diversity, of geography and professional backgrounds who we hope will consider careers in the foreign service and civil service.”
Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, whatever your interest is, there is probably a way you could find a role in foreign or civil service.
Daniel Stewart, diplomat in residence for Texas
Stewart helps interested students understand the application and selection process for careers and educational opportunities. He also connects with career advisors and faculty members to discuss the range of opportunities.
Potential careers available include information technology, medicine, communications, political and economic analyses, and management, among many others, Stewart said.
“Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, whatever your interest is, there is probably a way you could find a role in foreign or civil service,” he said.
Stewart, who is based in Houston, will have virtual office hours at UT Dallas as well as in-person residencies. He has more than two decades of experience at the Department of State where he served in various roles, including assignments in Brazil, Iraq and Belgium. Most recently, Stewart was the cultural affairs officer in the Office of Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Ontario.
“We are pleased to have Mr. Stewart with us in this capacity for the next two years,” said Dr. Juan González, dean of graduate education, vice provost for global engagement and the Francis S. Johnson Chair for Graduate Education. “Having him as a resource at UT Dallas will help facilitate more conversations and information about both educational and professional opportunities at the Department of State.”
The International Center and the University Career Center at UT Dallas also will coordinate with Stewart in his new role. Students interested in learning more about opportunities with the State Department can visit careers.state.gov.
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Media Contact: Katherine Morales, 972-883-4321, kmorales@utdallas.edu, or the Office of Media Relations, UT Dallas, (972) 883-2155, newscenter@utdallas.edu.
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