Fulbright HSI Leaders

ECA established the Fulbright HSI Leaders Initiative in 2021 to recognize and commend the strong partnership between the Fulbright Program and HSIs. This initiative is part of the U.S. State Department’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion within the Fulbright Program and within the Bureau’s exchange programs overall.

2024 Fulbright HSI Leaders Announcement


2024 HSI Leaders will be announced at the International Plenary session of the HACU 38th Annual Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New Heights of Excellence and Equity.” Following the announcement, the list of institutions will be published on this page. See the 2023 HSI Leaders.  


Fulbright HSI Leader Highlights

The Fulbright Program gives students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals at HSIs the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to complex global challenges. HSIs of all sizes and types successfully engage with the Fulbright program to promote institutional internationalization strategies, support curriculum needs, and form international networks, research partnerships, and long-term collaborations.

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. Government’s flagship international academic exchange program, offering a variety of exchange opportunities. In addition to sending U.S. Students and Scholars abroad, recognized Fulbright HSI Leaders host international Fulbrighters, such as Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence and Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (who teach in HSI classrooms). Faculty members who have Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards return from their grant experiences and enrich their campus culture, students and curriculum, and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides recent alumni and graduate students with opportunities to gain valuable international perspectives and experiences.

Faculty members who have Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards return from their grant experiences and enrich their campus culture, students and curriculum, and the Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides recent alumni and graduate students with opportunities to gain valuable international perspectives and experiences.

University of Houston

Learn about how the University of Houston Creates a “Fulbright Culture” Through Teamwork

University of Houston Story

Arizona State University

Learn about how Arizona State University Commits to Inclusion and Global Citizenship

Arizona State Story

City University of New York

Learn about how CUNY’s Fulbright HSI Leaders Reflect the Diversity of New York and U.S. Higher Education

CUNY's Story

Fulbright HSI Alumni Highlights

As a Fulbright recipient, my international research provided me with a whole new outlook and a deep appreciation which enriched me both professionally and personally. I’m proud of the work Purchase is doing to ensure that students and faculty have opportunities for globally-focused education and cross-cultural experiences both here on campus and abroad.”

DR. MILAGROS “MILLY” PEÑA, PURCHASE COLLEGE
1994 Fulbright-Hays/García-Robles Scholar to Mexico in Sociology

Fulbright projects are chosen because the subjects under study are important to the world. It’s an experience that is defined by change, for the Fulbright scholar or teacher, and for the futures that they will follow.”

DAVID ROBLEDO, TEXAS TECH
2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Costa Rica in Science Communication

Fulbright Resources for HSIs

The Fulbright Program has resources to support HSI engagement, including:

Virtual office hours hosted by Fulbright Staff for Fulbright Program Advisers and Fulbright Scholar Liaisons.

Fulbright offers extensive training and resources for both Fulbright Program Advisers and Fulbright Scholar Liaisons as primary points of contact for the Program on campus.

  • Fulbright Program Advisers support U.S. student applicants. For more information about finding or becoming an FPA, contact [email protected].
  • Fulbright Scholar Liaisons promote faculty participation. For more information about finding or becoming a Liaison, contact [email protected].

Explore Fulbright opportunities that are available for students, faculty members and administrators, and find the right Fulbright for you.

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