Olympic swimmer turned lawyer champions human rights for athletes.
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Tag: Scholar
Tatiane Hilgemberg
Media studies expert and Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Brazil seeks better representation of Paralympic athletes.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
‘Fulbright is where I was born as a writer’: Tony award-winning playwright playwright reflects on his journey to his Broadway debut
Sumalee Montano
Montano’s Fulbright research on single mothers in the Philippines set her on a path of choosing film and television projects that amplify diverse voices.
Jonathan GS Koppell
President Jonthan Koppell of Montclair State University views the Fulbright Program as supporting more students with access to international experience.
Milagros Peña
As president of Purchase College, State University of New York, Dr. Milagros “Milly” Peña is an ardent advocate for cross-cultural scholarship. The research she did as a Fulbright-Hays/García-Robles Mexico Fellow formed the basis for an award-winning book and has informed her career as a higher education leader.
Keshia Abraham
Keshia Abraham, an author, consultant, international educator, and scholar of the African Diaspora, is a two-time Fulbrighter with experience in more than 50 countries. Her work is guided by a commitment to internationalization and global learning, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Mildred García
A first-generation college graduate, Dr. García was raised in Brooklyn, New York, by parents who migrated from Puerto Rico to work in factories and provide a better life for their family. They emphasized the importance of education, telling Dr. García and her four siblings, “the only inheritance a poor family can leave you is a good education.” These words have shaped her life.
Eugene Mutimura
Known in Rwanda as a mentor and prolific researcher, Dr. Eugene Mutimura advocates for his country’s development of science, technology, and education. While his scientific research is notable, Dr. Mutimura’s contributions to promoting young scientists and the growth of Rwanda’s scientific infrastructure are equally impressive.
Mona Khoury-Kassabri
Dr. Mona Khoury-Kassabri is a history maker. Her continued role in academics and administration at Hebrew University, informed by her Fulbright Visiting Scholar experience at the University of Chicago, empowers underrepresented communities through education.