Dr. Zahi Hawass, renowned archaeologist, Egyptian government official, and public intellectual joins us on MentorTalks to discuss why "forever is now" and how the Fulbright Program impacted his life and career, as well as the importance of cultural heritage and preservation. The show goes live on Facebook @internationalexchangealumni on September 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. […]
Since its inception, the Fulbright Program has sought to promote international goodwill through the exchange of people from all backgrounds — recent graduates, teachers, scientists and researchers, artists, and more. In celebration of the anniversary of the Fulbright Program’s establishment on August 1, 1946, "Fulbright Impact in the Field: 75 Years of Public Diplomacy" will convene a panel of […]
Diplomacy Classroom is a monthly virtual event presented by the National Museum of American Diplomacy where we explore diplomacy through a historical event, person, or contemporary global issue. We are highlighting the Fulbright Exchange Program in honor of its 75th anniversary this year. With our guest from the Teacher Exchange Branch in the Department of […]
The Fulbright Commission in Chile presents the book: The Walls of Santiago: Social Revolution & Political Aesthetics in Contemporary Chile written by Dr. Eric Zolov (2002 Fulbright Scholar to Mexico) and Dr. Terri Gordon-Zolov. In its pages and illustrations, the authors reflect the experience of living, in situ, during the events of October 2019 […]
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the bilateral Fulbright Program, Embassy Malta will host: Symbolic Renewal of the U.S.-Malta bilateral Fulbright agreement and presentation of mementos to Ministry of Education and University of Malta Fulbright Malta Reflections: a compilation of articles highlighting the experiences of […]
Join Fulbright Denmark on November 4, 2021 for a symposium titled “From Soft Diplomacy to Science Diplomacy” to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program globally, and the 70th anniversary of Fulbright Denmark, the bi-national Danish-American Fulbright Commission. The event will be livestreamed from 08:00 AM EDT – 12:00 PM EDT on the Fulbright Denmark Facebook page. Click […]
*Please note that this event will take place the evening of Thursday, October 21, for those residing in the Eastern Time zone (ET). To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, the Fulbright Commission in Australia will host an online discussion panel featuring four pre-eminent Fulbright Scholars, and moderated by Emmy award-winning journalist and […]
This panel will explore the relationship among Germans, Israelis, and Palestinians in contemporary Germany, featuring the co-authors of the book The Moral Triangle: Germans, Israelis, Palestinians (Sa’ed Atshan and Katharina Galor), and Fulbright Germany alumnae (Zuka’a Joudeh and Alona Weimer), moderated by Fulbright Germany alumn, Sascha Daniels. The panelists will reflect on their identities and […]
The beauty of the Taj Mahal, Al Hambra, and the Mosque of Córdoba are all remarkable examples of Islamic architecture that continue to capture the world’s attention. What are some of Islamic architecture's design functions, essential characteristics, and how has modern architecture incorporated its aspects today? Join Fulbright Morocco for the 7th Fulbright Dardasha with […]
Join the Fulbright Nebraska Chapter for a conversation with Fulbright alumni, students, scholars, and supporters to learn more about the Fulbright Program. You will be able to talk with Fulbrighters from around the world to learn about their experiences abroad and the cultural connections they continue. Students interested in Fulbright will be able to connect […]
North Macedonia will celebrate their Fulbright Day with a live event on June 4 at 12:00 EDT/18:00 CET. It will be co-hosted by PAS Skopje and the First Lady of North Macedonia, Professor Elizabeta Gjorgievska, who is a Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar alumna of the Fulbright Program. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Academic Programs at the […]
"Let's Celebrate the Ocean" is the theme of the virtual conversation in which Fulbright alumni from Chile will commemorate World Ocean Day on June 8th. Join Fulbright Chile for this virtual event where three prominent Chilean alumni will present different perspectives and challenges regarding the ocean and our country: Felipe Paredes is a marine biologist, […]
Join Fulbright Nepal for a panel discussion on the challenges Nepal faces in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives of leading hospitals and research institutes will report on how the pandemic is affecting medical care. Participants: Reshu Aryal Dhungana, Executive Director, The Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Nepal Kirti Kusum Joshi, Ph.D., […]
Join the official launch of the United States-Kosovo Educational Exchange Board (USKEB) for a discussion on the key stakeholders, partners, and the establishment and operation of USKEB, including the history of Fulbright Kosovo and the impact of Fulbright Alumni on Kosovo society. Event Speakers Ambassador Philip S. Kosnett, U.S. Ambassador to Kosovo Arberie Nagavci, Minister […]
This week on Voices of Exchange, Howard University Alumnus Dr. Brandon Ogbunu takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings to his Fulbright Scholarship in Kenya, and why he’s not afraid to go boldly where no one has gone before.
Join us for a Fulbright online lecture on June 23, 3:00 PM (Moscow time) with Irina Karimova, 2017 Fulbright Russian International Education Administrator (RIEA), and Timothy Gwillim, 2019 Fulbright Community College Administrators Seminar (CCAS) participant. Irina and Timothy will share their experience of participating in the Fulbright Program and discuss the educational cooperation and joint […]
What can we in Fulbright Western Hemisphere programs do to strengthen support for Black and Afrodescendant participants? How do we do this in a way that recognizes the systemic challenges of anti-Black racism and colorism that they may experience abroad, and also the knowledge and skills that Black and Afrodescendant grantees bring to the program? […]
Join Fulbright Togo for their 75th anniversary celebrations as they highlight the benefits of the program in Togo and also support educational opportunity and development. During this event Fulbright Alumni will focus on: 1) Promoting the Fulbright program and its impacts by re-invigorating the Fulbright Association and actions taken by Fulbright beneficiaries in Togo; 2) […]
Since the emergence of COVID-19, Fulbrighters have been working tirelessly to uplift, innovate, and find solutions to challenges facing our communities. Join us on Thursday for the 5th Dardasha with #Fulbright alumni Kamal and Ikram to discuss Fulbright's impact on public health.
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, and in acknowledgement of the changes wrought to all our lives by the COVID-19 pandemic, the binational Fulbright Commissions of Israel and of Germany will host a virtual discussion, “Knowledge Between the Physical Place and the Virtual Space” examining how institutions of knowledge are to remain relevant and how […]
Join us for a special event with Dr. Jose V. Siles, a senior engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and a 2010 Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Spain. Dr. Siles will talk about the achievements of JPL in the monitoring of unmanned missions for the exploration of outer space. He will also discuss his career […]
Fulbright Israel Day will celebrate two milestones, 75 years of the Fulbright program and 65 years of Fulbright Israel. On June 30, Fulbright Israel will highlight the mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Israel. Fulbright Israel Day will be celebrated on the commission’s website and their social media platforms: Instagram, Twitter, […]
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