The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognized 19 institutions as Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leaders for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program.
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Two California State Fullerton Professors selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
California State Fullerton faculty members Abigail Amoako Kayser and Lucia Alcalá have been recently selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholars to Ghana and Mexico, respectively.
Fulbright English for Graduate Studies Program returns to Syracuse University
For the first time in two years, the Fulbright English for Graduate Studies Program returned to an in-person format at Syracuse University after conducting the program virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fulbright Alum Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Gabby Giffords – former U.S. Representative, Fulbright alum, and former Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board member – received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on July 7.
Fulbright Japan Celebrates 70th Anniversary with the Imperial Household
On July 1, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Fulbright program at a special celebration that included Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
Independent Fulbright Research Journal Launched
“Fulbright Chronicles,” a quarterly periodical established and edited by alumni of the global Fulbright Program, released its first issue.
Fulbright Alum Elected President of Italy’s Highest Court
Italian Fulbrighter Giuliano Amato recently took office as President of the Constitutional Court, the Italian equivalent of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pulitzer Prize Winner and Fulbright Alum George Crumb Dies at 92
Pulitzer-winning composer and two-time Fulbright alum George Crumb passed away at the age of 92.
Livestream: Fulbrighter Maria Ressa Receives Nobel Prize
Tune in at 1pm CET/7am EST on December 10 as Fulbright alum Maria Ressa receives the Nobel Peace Prize award in Oslo, Norway.
Fulbright Program Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The PIE News, an online publication that provides news and business analysis for professionals in international education, covered the the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary event at the Kennedy Center.