The Washington Diplomat publication covered the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary event at the Kennedy Center.
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Fulbright’s Impact: National Leaders Honor 75 Years with Moving Tributes
University Business, a magazine providing cutting-edge coverage of education news, technology, academics, and more, wrote about the 75th anniversary event at the Kennedy Center on Nov 30.
Nine Fulbrighters Visit Schools Virtually for International Education Week
Nine Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants met with over 150 students in North Carolina, Nebraska, and New York. These visits, in areas where opportunities for global engagement are traditionally more limited, allowed American students to gain firsthand global knowledge.
Egyptian Fulbright Alum Aids in Historic Avenue of Sphinxes Opening
Zahi Hawass, Egyptian archaeologist and Fulbright alum, helped restore the Avenue of Sphinxes from 2005-2011.
ECA Announces Inaugural Fulbright HSI Leaders Initiative
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a new initiative recognizing 35 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) who demonstrated strong engagement with the Fulbright Program.
Fulbright 75 Virtual Art Exhibit Launches
The Fulbright 75 Virtual Art Exhibit features 75 works from Fulbright alumni. Each art piece is related to the participants’ Fulbright experience.
Fulbright Alumna Awarded 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Journalist Maria Ressa, a 1986 Fulbrighter to the Philippines, was one of two people awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her work against disinformation and for fighting for press freedom.
King Felipe of Spain Presents Fulbright Trajectory Award to Dr. Javier Solana
On October 1, Fulbright alumnus King Felipe of Spain presented the Fulbright Trajectory Award to fellow alumnus Dr. Javier Solana for his professional accomplishments.
Fulbright Alum Wins 2021 MacArthur Award
Daniel Alarcón, a 2001 U.S. Student to Peru, was recently named a 2021 MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his writing and radio production work.
Fulbright Arctic Alum Named Chair of U.S. Arctic Research Commission
Mike Sfraga, co-lead Scholar for rounds 1 and 2 of the Fulbright Arctic Initiative, has been appointed by President Biden as Chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.