Fulbright Alumni Inspire DC 5th Graders to Keep Studying Mandarin
“What’s your favorite Chinese food?” Leland Lazarus (Panama 2013-2014) asked. “We love to eat DUMPLINGS!” the students yelled. “I’m from a big city in Washington state. Which city is that?” Mycal Ford (Taiwan 2012-2013) asked. “SEATTLE!” the students responded in unison. Such conversations are quite normal in a 5th grade class. But what made this […]
“A Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step”: Four Fulbrighters Visit DC International School
“When people hear Fulbright, doors open for you.” That’s what Wen-kuni Ceant, Fulbright alumna to Senegal (2017-2018), told 19 bright students from DC International School (DCI). Wen-kuni, along with fellow Fulbright alumni Ashley Morefield (Côte d’Ivoire 2018-2019), Mycal Ford (Taiwan 2012-2013), and Leland Lazarus (Panama 2013-2014), shared their Fulbright stories with these 9th and 10th […]
Reflections on the Fulbright Reunion – 45th Annual Conference
The Fulbright Association’s 45th Annual Conference drew more than 300 attendees for a dynamic event celebrating the international community. It was the first opportunity to gather in-person for the annual conference since October 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world. The conference took place October 6-9 at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Bethesda, Maryland. Our […]
How the Fulbright Gave Me Access to the World
In more ways than I can count, the Fulbright made me who I am today. Before becoming a Fulbright scholar, I spent six years homeless in my country of origin, Morocco. Since becoming a Fulbright scholar, I’ve been recruited to work for the UN and courted by industry-leading companies, including my current employer, AudioEye. Before […]
1946 Society Member Spotlight: Leland Lazarus
Leland Lazarus is a Fulbright to Panama alum, current member of the Fulbright Association Board of Directors, and a current 1946 Society member. To learn more about the 1946 Society, please visit the 1946 Society webpage. Q: Leland, can you share some background information about yourself?A: I’m originally from New York, although my parents are […]
2022 Fulbright Prize to Drs. Kizzmekia Corbett and Anthony Fauci
For Immediate Release September 21, 2022 Drs. Kizzmekia Corbett and Anthony Fauci to be jointly awarded the 2022 Fulbright Prize Public health leaders to be honored for their success in combatting the COVID pandemic Award ceremony to take place in Washington, DC on April 19, 2023 Washington, DC – The Fulbright Association will award the […]
Chapter Spotlight: Dr. Jim Fatzinger, President, Kentucky Chapter of the Fulbright Association
Hello, Dr. Fatzinger. We’re happy to highlight the Kentucky Chapter. Before we touch on that, could you tell me a little bit about your background? […]
45th Annual Conference Preview – Interview with Alicia Montague, Director for National Events
Alicia, thank you so much for joining me today. It’s great to finally meet you. Can you tell me more about yourself, and how you got involved with the Fulbright Association? My first real job was at the University of Maryland University College, […]