{"id":96489,"date":"2025-02-24T08:35:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T14:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=96489"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T22:11:31","slug":"dsus-cooper-awarded-prestigious-fellowship-in-washington-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2025\/02\/dsus-cooper-awarded-prestigious-fellowship-in-washington-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"DSU’s Cooper awarded prestigious fellowship in Washington, D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
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CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/b><\/span>Delta State University Fa’Darryl Cooper has been named the 2025 Delta Research Foundation Congressional Fellow. This prestigious fellowship offers one exceptional DSU student the opportunity to intern on Capitol Hill for a designated Mississippi senator. Cooper will spend the Spring 2025 semester in Washington, D.C., interning for United States Senator Roger Wicker.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Delta State Congressional Fellows Program, sponsored by DSU in collaboration with Delta Council and Staplcotn, provides an invaluable experiential learning opportunity each year for an accomplished student.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cooper, a native of the Mississippi Delta, expressed his enthusiasm for this unique opportunity. He shared that he first learned about the program through faculty members and notifications from \u201cToday @ Delta State,\u201d a daily e-newsletter for students from the Division of Student Affairs. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMy selection as an intern on Capitol Hill has been an extraordinary opportunity and a true blessing,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cThe application process was comprehensive, requiring detailed personal information, academic records, letters of recommendation, and essays to ensure qualified candidates were selected.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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During his time in Washington, D.C., Cooper has had the chance to interact with senators, representatives, fellow interns, and congressional staff members from across the country. \u201cOne of the most rewarding aspects has been conducting Capitol tours for constituents and sharing the rich history and significance of this historic building,\u201d he noted.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition to leading tours, Cooper\u2019s work with Senator Wicker\u2019s legislative team has included policy research and memo writing, which has given him a deeper understanding of the legislative process at the federal level. \u201cThis internship has not only enhanced my understanding of government operations but also allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the important work being done in Congress while representing my university and state,\u201d Cooper said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Eddie Lovin emphasized Cooper\u2019s exceptional qualifications and the significance of his selection. \u201cDelta State University is proud to celebrate Fa’Darryl Cooper on his selection as the 2025 Delta Research Congressional Fellow,\u201d Lovin said. \u201cA native son of the Mississippi Delta, Fa’Darryl embodies the resilience, intellect, and commitment to service that define this prestigious fellowship. His deep-rooted understanding of the Delta\u2019s unique challenges, coupled with his academic excellence and passion for public policy, make him an outstanding choice to represent the region on a national stage.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lovin further highlighted the significance of the fellowship, stating that Cooper\u2019s role as a Congressional Fellow will provide him with the opportunity to advocate for the communities that shaped him, ensuring the voices of the Delta are heard at the highest levels of government.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For questions or more information about the Congressional Fellows Program, contact Delta State University\u2019s Office of Student Affairs at <\/span>studentaffairs@deltastate.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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