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Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows to Research Civil Rights Movements Around the Globe
09/16/2024

Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows to Research Civil Rights Movements Around the Globe

President Biden announced the selection of the 2024 Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows, saying they will “learn how to establish and protect freedom and justice and equity, not just at home but around the world.”

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Karl Jackson
09/10/2024

Karl Jackson

HBCU Professor collaborates on water purification and youth mentorship in Ghana.

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Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
09/10/2024

Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders

The U.S. Department of State announced 19 new “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” in recognition of their engagement with the Program during the 2023-24 academic year. Howard President Ben Vinson and Senior Bureau Official Scott Weinhold recorded video remarks to honor them.

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FLTAs Share Global Languages and Cultures in HBCU Classrooms and Communities
09/10/2024

FLTAs Share Global Languages and Cultures in HBCU Classrooms and Communities

Fulbright FLTAs teach the significance of global holiday celebrations to their students and learn HBCU cultural traditions in return

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Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Develop Innovative Courses and Relationships Beyond Campus
09/10/2024

Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Develop Innovative Courses and Relationships Beyond Campus

HBCUs that invite foreign scholars to teach on campus for one or two semesters benefit from the internationalization of their curriculum and opportunities for new study abroad and virtual exchange programs.

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The Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF) and HBCUs: Short-Term Engagements, Long-Term Benefits
09/10/2024

The Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF) and HBCUs: Short-Term Engagements, Long-Term Benefits

The Fulbright OLF brings international scholars, already in the United States, to different campuses for two-to-five day visits with events such as guest lectures, student mentoring, film festivals, and even state fairs.

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Nikki Dryden
08/09/2024

Nikki Dryden

Olympic swimmer turned lawyer champions human rights for athletes.

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Tatiane Hilgemberg
08/05/2024

Tatiane Hilgemberg

Media studies expert and Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Brazil seeks better representation of Paralympic athletes.

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The 2024 Fulbright-National Geographic Award Recipients Create Connections to the Natural World and Local Cultures
07/31/2024

The 2024 Fulbright-National Geographic Award Recipients Create Connections to the Natural World and Local Cultures

Five Fulbrighters will embark on projects and highlight stories about how communities face global challenges and build sustainable futures.

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Olivia Mae Asuncion
07/16/2024

Olivia Mae Asuncion

Fulbright architect advocates for inclusive design as a human right and “education for all.”

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