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.
Ambassador-at-Large Michael Sfraga will lead and coordinate policy and advance U.S. interests with allies and partners in the Arctic.
Fulbright Amazonia scholars are convening in Washington, D.C. from December 9-12 to share their research and policy recommendations. The public is invited to attend their policy symposium via livestream.
The U.S. Department of State recognizes 50 Hispanic-Serving Institutions for their noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program in the 2023-2024 academic year.
A longtime partnership between the U.S. Department of State and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities encourages students, faculty, and staff at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to participate in life-changing Fulbright opportunities to teach and conduct research around the world.
Fulbright Visiting Scholars Adriana Jaramillo from Colombia and Eder Zanetti from Brazil will research Music Journeys for Peace and Green Education for a Sustainable Planet.
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.
Dr. Vinson is a Fulbright alum and Historian of Latin America who exemplifies the sustained engagement that makes Howard University a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader.
The U.S. Department of State announced 19 new “Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders” in recognition of their engagement with the Program during the 2023-24 academic year. Howard President Ben Vinson and Senior Bureau Official Scott Weinhold recorded video remarks to honor them.
The Fulbright OLF brings international scholars, already in the United States, to different campuses for two-to-five day visits with events such as guest lectures, student mentoring, film festivals, and even state fairs.