International Journalism Fellowship

Thanks to a generous gift from Robert Y.C. Ho ’81, the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College launched an International Journalism Lab in the fall of 2015. The Asia Experts Forum is the web publication of the lab.

The Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies is accepting applications for its International Journalism Lab for 2025-2026. The Lab will recruit 5 international journalism fellows who will take a required course in international journalism with Prof. Jones and contribute to the online journal called World Affairs-Asia Experts Forum (www.asiaexpertsforum.org), that focuses on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia, Europe and beyond. With guidance from Prof. Appel, fellows will conduct interviews with leading policy analysts, experts, and academics and publish edited transcripts of the interviews on the Forum website. Each fellow will receive a stipend of $2,000 for their full-year participation in the fellowship program. The program is open to students majoring at CMC who plan to be on campus for the full 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants for this fellowship should send in one .pdf file: a resume, name of two faculty members who can serve as references, an unofficial transcript and a brief statement explaining their interest in this program to the KeckCenter@cmc.edu.

Applications for the next period have closed

Journalism Fellows 2025-2026

  • Davin Khan

    Davin Khan is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is studying International Relations and Middle East Studies, and is particularly passionate about human rights, security, war, and international law. On campus, he is also a member of the Model UN team, the Amnesty International Taskforce, and the Refugee Advocacy Network. In his free time, he loves to travel and binge-watch sitcoms and crime shows. 

  • Jenna McComas

    Jenna McComas is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College who is studying International Relations with a Legal Studies sequence. She is originally from Portland, OR. Jenna is fascinated by international affairs, with a particular interest in attitudes of states concerning international migration, as well as the role of humanitarian aid on the international stage. Over the summer, Jenna was a William Crouch Fellow with the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies, examining U.S foreign policy under President Trump. On campus Jenna is involved in CPB, is on the Claremont International Relations Society board, works as a FYG, and is a student worker at the mailroom. In her free time, you can find her practicing her Spanish, searching the village for good coffee spots, and crocheting.

  • Erin Kim

    Erin Kim is a second-year student at Claremont McKenna College from Seoul, South Korea, majoring in International Relations with a Data Science sequence. As a dual citizen, she is especially interested in diplomacy, citizenship, and cross-cultural identity, particularly in the context of U.S.–South Korea relations, media narratives, and global security. Her interest in international affairs stems from personal experience, legal internships in South Korea, and her research on international policy. Outside of the Keck Center, Erin serves as an APAM mentor, DRt Research Fellow, competes on the Mock Trial team, and loves fashion, travel, and documentary storytelling.

  • Keith Maben

    Keith Maben is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from the Bay Area studying Government. He is particularly interested in immigration policy, law, and the politics of global migration. He has worked on projects analyzing immigration enforcement in the US, the economics of migration, and quantitative studies of national election administration. On campus, he is also a Research Assistant at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, a Research Fellow at the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights, a consultant at Graphite Group, and a member of the CMC Model UN team. 

  • Terry Wu

    Terry Wu is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College, dual majoring in Economics and International Relations with a Data Science sequence. Raised between Taiwan and Shanghai, Terry bridges global perspectives with local action — whether building carbon-offsetting dashboards for communities in Bali or producing podcasts on food politics and gastrodiplomacy. On campus, he’s a writing consultant, editor at the Claremont Law Review, first clarinetist in the 5C Orchestra, and a research assistant at the Financial Economics Institute. As a member of Pomona Ventures, he helps lead Sagetank and Sparkathon, helping to promote student startups with bold and unconventional ideas. Passionate about the intersection of public policy, entrepreneurial ventures, and global justice, Terry is driven by a belief that bold ideas — backed by data, empathy, and a sense of purpose — can shape a more equitable world.

Journalism Fellows 2024-2025

  • Caren Ensing

    Caren Ensing is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Seattle, WA studying Government and Economics. She is interested in the intersection of international affairs, the environment, and human rights, particularly in the context of current U.S.-China relations, AI, and political polarization after studying abroad in Spain in high school and researching social media regulation through the Salvatori Center last year. Outside of the Keck Center, Caren spends her free time competing on the 5C Ski and Snowboard team and loves to backpack, climb, and read.

  • Kevin Wang is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College with dual majors in Economics and in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). He grew up in Shanghai, China. He is interested in international law, norms, and institutions, especially concerning armed conflict. He was previously an Arthur R. Adams Fellow at the Keck Center, where he researched China’s role in Ukraine. On campus, he is also a research analyst at the Financial Economics Institute, staff writer for the Claremont Journal of Law and Public Policy, and co-founder of the Piano Tuning and Repair Club. He enjoys reading, learning about random trivia, and hot chocolate in his free time.

  • Nitya Gupta is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Economics. As an international student from Goa, India, she is interested in South Asia’s economic development, regional dynamics, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on how technology can drive progress in these areas. On campus, she is a News Editor for The Student Life, a sustainability reporting intern for the Roberts Environmental Center, and a mentor and Marketing Manager for I-Connect. 

  • Alana Nahabedian is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College studying International Relations with a sequence in Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust studies. A 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar from Las Vegas, Nevada, Alana’s interests span global security, human rights, international diplomacy, and post-Soviet spheres. Alana’s Armenian heritage and the plight of her ancestors provide the basis for her unwavering commitment to human rights and her interest in exploring Asia-related issues. Her summer research project, Echoes of Survival: A Comprehensive Curriculum on Armenian Migration, Genocide, and Diaspora, documents and analyzes the historical displacement of Armenians through a comprehensive educational curriculum. On campus, she serves as the Founder and President of the Armenian Students Association and the United Nations Association, a consultant at SOURCE, and the Assistant Podcast Manager at the Mgrublian Center.