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Fulbrighters were in the spotlight this past year, becoming university presidents, Tony Award winners, government leaders, and opera composers. The Program celebrates these alumni, as well as new partnerships, innovative programs, anniversaries of Fulbright Commissions, and institutions that led in Fulbright engagement.

Fulbright Amazonia Week capped eighteen months of high-impact research, prompting the U.S. and Brazilian governments to announce a renewal of the Fulbright Amazonia Program for a second cycle.

Fulbright Specialist and bassist Jamie Ousley strengthens jazz education in Costa Rica leading to a Grammy-nominated cross-border collaboration.

Fulbright author shares stories of African American foodways at home and abroad through Recipes for Respect

Ambassador-at-Large Michael Sfraga will lead and coordinate policy and advance U.S. interests with allies and partners in the Arctic.

Researcher and adviser honed self-advocacy skills through Fulbright and now encourages people with disabilities to go abroad

Fulbright Amazonia scholars are convening in Washington, D.C. from December 9-12 to share their research and policy recommendations. The public is invited to attend their policy symposium via livestream.

The U.S. Department of State recognizes 50 Hispanic-Serving Institutions for their noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program in the 2023-2024 academic year.

A longtime partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities encourages students, faculty, and staff at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to participate in life-changing Fulbright opportunities to teach and conduct research around the world.

Fulbright Visiting Scholars Adriana Jaramillo from Colombia and Eder Zanetti from Brazil will research Music Journeys for Peace and Green Education for a Sustainable Planet.