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John Steinbeck
Steinbeck voiced his support for the freedom of expression while on international tours to the Soviet Union, demonstrating the values that underpin great American literature.

Fulbright Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence and Impact
For the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Department of State gathered Fulbright alumni, implementing organizations, and the diplomatic community to celebrate the Program’s achievements and its legacy.

George Antoniou
Cybersecurity expert George Antoniou teaches students the skills and judgment needed to use new technologies and support American innovation.

Fulbright Specialists Combat Global Cyber Threats
Fulbright Alumni have shared American cybersecurity standards with the world, securing digital environments that protect America’s systems and institutions.

Forging America’s Critical Minerals Partnerships
For Erin Phillips, a Fulbright to Norway helped her build collaborations to strengthen supply chains and train the next generation of leaders in critical minerals.

Ruth Siboni
Ruth Siboni continues a rich legacy of Fulbright’s engagement with NASA and other international space agencies as a systems engineer for the Moon to Mars Program Office.

How Stories of September 11 Survivors Helped Train Social Work Students
Dr. Joe Duffy from Northern Ireland invited September 11 survivors to the classroom to share their stories and train future social workers.

Dale Chihuly
A Fulbright to Venice launched the American artist’s career transforming the craft of glassblowing into immersive sculptures.

Gordon Bell
The technology visionary used his Fulbright to transform mainframes into minicomputers, making America a leader in computer science.

Fulbright and the Purple Heart: Honoring Sacrifices, Working toward Peace
Retired Army Colonel Fred Borch reflects on the Purple Heart’s Revolutionary War origins and discusses his Fulbright teaching experience abroad.
