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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.”
Karl Jackson
HBCU Professor collaborates on water purification and youth mentorship in Ghana.
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.
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
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.
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.
Nikki Dryden
Olympic swimmer turned lawyer champions human rights for athletes.
Tatiane Hilgemberg
Media studies expert and Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Brazil seeks better representation of Paralympic athletes.
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.
Olivia Mae Asuncion
Fulbright architect advocates for inclusive design as a human right and “education for all.”