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Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholars Convened in the Norwegian Arctic
10/03/2024

Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholars Convened in the Norwegian Arctic

The fourth cohort of FAI was welcomed by Norwegian and Indigenous Sámi government representatives and experts to start work on climate, energy, and public health.

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Fulbright Alums Named 2024 MacArthur Fellows
10/03/2024

Fulbright Alums Named 2024 MacArthur Fellows

Two Fulbright alums, Dorothy Roberts and Martha Muñoz, are among the 2024 MacArthur Fellows.

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Video: Howard University President Ben Vinson III, PhD, says Fulbright  ‘Broadens your Perspective’
09/23/2024

Video: Howard University President Ben Vinson III, PhD, says Fulbright ‘Broadens your Perspective’

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.

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Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows to Research Civil Rights Movements Around the Globe
09/16/2024

Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows to Research Civil Rights Movements Around the Globe

President Biden announced the selection of the 2024 Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows, saying they will “learn how to establish and protect freedom and justice and equity, not just at home but around the world.”

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Karl Jackson
09/10/2024

Karl Jackson

HBCU Professor collaborates on water purification and youth mentorship in Ghana.

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Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders
09/10/2024

Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders

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.

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FLTAs Share Global Languages and Cultures in HBCU Classrooms and Communities
09/10/2024

FLTAs Share Global Languages and Cultures in HBCU Classrooms and Communities

Fulbright FLTAs teach the significance of global holiday celebrations to their students and learn HBCU cultural traditions in return

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Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Develop Innovative Courses and Relationships Beyond Campus
09/10/2024

Fulbright Scholars-in-Residence Develop Innovative Courses and Relationships Beyond Campus

HBCUs that invite foreign scholars to teach on campus for one or two semesters benefit from the internationalization of their curriculum and opportunities for new study abroad and virtual exchange programs.

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The Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF) and HBCUs: Short-Term Engagements, Long-Term Benefits
09/10/2024

The Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF) and HBCUs: Short-Term Engagements, Long-Term Benefits

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.

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Nikki Dryden
08/09/2024

Nikki Dryden

Olympic swimmer turned lawyer champions human rights for athletes.

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