Fulbrighter Named Next CEO of the Colombo Stock Exchange
Vindhya Jayasekera of Sri Lanka earned a master’s in finance from the University of Illinois and is an accomplished financial executive.
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Documentarian Connects Los Angeles Fire Survivors to One Another and to Aid
Fulbright Alumna and California native Kalina Silverman helps LA Fire survivors access resources through digital storytelling.
Fulbright 2024 Year in Review
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 Scholars Share Research and Policy as Science Diplomats in Washington, D.C.
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.
Jazz Professor’s Fulbright Sparks a Grammy-Nominated Album
Fulbright Specialist and bassist Jamie Ousley strengthens jazz education in Costa Rica leading to a Grammy-nominated cross-border collaboration.
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Co-Lead Scholar Becomes Inaugural U.S. Ambassador for Arctic Affairs
Ambassador-at-Large Michael Sfraga will lead and coordinate policy and advance U.S. interests with allies and partners in the Arctic.
Fulbright Amazonia
Fulbright Amazonia scholars convened in Washington, D.C. to share their research and policy recommendations.
Fulbright/Kennedy Center Fellowship for Performing Arts and Science
Fulbright Visiting Scholars Adriana Jaramillo from Colombia and Eder Zanetti from Brazil will connect with artists, staff, educators, and audiences in the United States.
Fulbright-National Archives Heritage Science Fellowship
The U.S. Department of State and the National Archives and Records Administration support international education and research in the interdisciplinary field of heritage science preserving the objects, documents, and fabrics significant to global cultures and history.
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholars Convened in the Norwegian Arctic
The fourth cohort of FAI was welcomed by Norwegian and Indigenous Sámi government representatives and experts to start work on energy, the environment, and public health.