Life is one of continuous transition. Some of them are significant: finding a mate, starting a family, beginning a new job, and the passing of a loved one for instance. Some are not so, and are part of our day to day – driving to work is a transition. But as for significant and even seminal ones I would include the Fulbright experience. There are two transitions in Fulbright. The first is when you begin
The Fulbright Association is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Selma Jeanne Cohen Dance Lecture Award is Jonathan Hollander. The Selma Jeanne Cohen Fund for International Scholarship on Dance recognizes the achievements of scholars and artists within the field of dance. As a leading choreographer, a social activist, and an innovative professional providing opportunities to the underprivileged, Mr. Hollander’s work in using dance as a vehicle of intercultural exchange, human connection, and international
The New Hampshire Chapter is committed to promoting the mission of the Fulbright Program and engaging the international exchange community across the New Hampshire region through diverse events. This summer, the New Hampshire Chapter did something both exciting and unusual: they paired up with the Maine Chapter to hold a joint chapter event. Together, members of both chapters gathered at the Pease International Tradeport to meet for a personal tour of the port with executive
Before embarking on her Fulbright Program to Germany in 2008, Kathleen Bakarich did not know anyone else studying international accounting. It was a relatively new field that had yet to achieve much popularity, and accounting was not often associated with international research. But when you find your passion and expertise, Katie contends, the Fulbright Program is there to help you pursue it. Now, ten years after her grant ended, her Fulbright experience continues: she is
Looking to start a career or change directions in your work is a process, one that can take several weeks or months. But, you won’t (and shouldn’t!) be devoting every moment to looking for work. In the meantime, life goes on. You might have another job, a family, and other obligations to focus on. It is important that during the course of looking for work you take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and professionally. By
The Fulbright Association established a tradition of presenting awards to chapters with outstanding programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts at the 2016 Annual Conference. The Chapter Awards are intended to honor the hard work, creativity, and time that our volunteer alumni chapter leaders dedicate to achieving the mission of the Fulbright Association. Through the continued generosity of Dr. Mary Ellen Schmider, chapters are awarded these honors at the Annual Conference. Chapter volunteers are the heart of
The Fulbright Association has always been dedicated to advocating for the Program on Capitol Hill. As part of our mission, we play an important advocacy role in supporting, growing, and saving the Program. We have national reach through our chapters and members who live in every congressional district. We represent a unified voice of Fulbrighters and supporters of international exchange. Congress listens when we speak with that voice. Yet we have not spent enough time or resources advocating
In July of 2018, the Fulbright Association returned to Malawi for its second Service Corps Trip in the country, following a successful program in 2017. Eleven participants, ranging from age 12 to age 74, met in Lilongwe City to work with nonprofit organization LEAD SEA (Leadership for Environment and Development in Southern and Eastern Africa) on Pathways to Peace projects to promote sustainability, global health, and education initiatives. The participants represented a diverse demographic, including
Munir Sayegh’s collection of specialties is multi-faceted: he is a photographer, artist, designer, researcher, and data guru with professional expertise in marketing and economics. As a Fulbrighter and study abroad alum, he not only has had the chance to build these skills, he now uses his experience to give back to the international exchange community. Munir earned his master’s degree in Economics at Purdue University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Graphic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Fulbright community mourns the death of Kofi Annan, the 2001 recipient of the J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding. The Fulbright community, represented by the Fulbright Association, mourns the death and celebrates the life of Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Fulbright Prize Laureate. Awarded every two years, the Prize honors world figures and institutions that have advanced the mission of Senator J. William Fulbright and the