Hassane Awarded Masters Degree from Harvard Kennedy School
For Immediate Release: Contact: Doug Gavel (617) 495-1115
June 5, 2008 Kennedy School Communications

CAMBRIDGE – Abdourahamane Hassane graduated June 5 from the John F. Kennedy
School of Government at Harvard University with a Master in Public
Administration, Mid-Career (MPA-MC) degree.
Abdourahamane Hassane, former U.S. Peace Corps Associate Director for Program
and Training Coordination, graduated with a concentration in finance and
economic development policy. Hassane has been awarded the diploma from the Mason
Program in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the Edward S. Mason
Program.
“The graduating Class of 2008 is a talented and dedicated group of professionals
who are deeply committed to public service,” said Harvard Kennedy School Dean
David T. Ellwood. “We will closely follow their progress in the years ahead, and
will take great pride in their accomplishments.”
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University maintains an
abiding commitment to advancing the public interest by training skilled,
enlightened leaders and solving public problems through world-class scholarship
and active engagement with practitioners and decision makers. The school offers
the depth, reflection, insight, and excellence of ideas and teaching that can
shape future leaders, affect public policies, and make an impact on people and
their daily lives.
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