University of North Texas

The University of North Texas in partnership with the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute will create a new internship program for graduate students. Project activities will include recruiting a cohort of six students each year, supporting their completion of the new Cultural Heritage Stewardship Certificate, providing mentorship at the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute, and conducting a program evaluation. Project funds will support stipends for students, and compensation for museum-based mentors and faculty. The resulting development of a new certificate program in Cultural Heritage Stewardship will prepare students in museum studies for careers in the museum field.