The selection of distinguished Fulbrighters across the humanities, arts, and sciences reflects the lasting impact of research and study programs supported by Fulbright.
Sixteen Fulbright Alums Selected as 2024 Guggenheim Fellows
Program: Fulbright U.S. Student
Christopher Tin
Christopher Tin, two-time Grammy-winning Fulbrighter, composed a new ending to Puccini’s unfinished opera Turandot, performed at the Kennedy Center.
Fulbrighter’s Broadway Play “Appropriate” Wins Three Tony Awards
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Appropriate was named Best Revival of a Play at the 77th Annual Tony Awards. It was the crowning achievement for the play, which Jacobs-Jenkins started writing while on his Fulbright to Germany in 2010.
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 a broad range of voices.
HBCU Fulbright Program Advisers Training
Fulbright encourages HBCU participation in international exchange through resources, knowledge, and further opportunities. At a Fulbright Program Adviser workshop in February 2024, participants connected with a network of HBCU campus advisers, learned more about the role of the FPA in recruiting and advising their students and alums, and discussed how to foster a Fulbright culture on campus.
Fulbrighter Named New Stanford President
Jonathan Levin, who studied economics in the United Kingdom as a Fulbrighter, took office in August 2024. He is dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Space Exploration Inspires Fulbrighters to Innovate and Collaborate
Fulbrighters learned about space exploration from industry and university experts as part of a Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Houston.
Fulbrighters Make an Impact in STEM Fields
Fulbrighters, including women in STEM, are making an impact in their communities and inspiring the next generation of students and researchers.
Paying it Forward: Fulbright Welcomes 2024 Alumni Ambassador Cohort
Fulbrighters receive training in Washington, DC, to tell their stories and connect with communities across the United States.
Fulbright Alums Named 2023 MacArthur Fellows
Linsey Marr, an environmental engineer, and Amber Wutich, a water insecurity researcher, have been named 2023 MacArthur Fellows.