Unlocking the Power of the Network: 3 Reasons to Join the Fulbright Association Today
With over 400,000 Fulbright alumni worldwide, our global community holds an incredible amount of talent, insight, and passion. Currently, the Fulbright Association is 7,000 members strong—meaning there is a massive world of connection just waiting to be tapped. Whether you are a recent returnee or an established professional, joining the Fulbright Association bridges the gap […]
House Rejects Amendment to Eliminate Fulbright Funding
On July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected an amendment to H.R. 8595 that would have eliminated funding for the Fulbright Program by a vote of 79-348. To those who spent the past few weeks writing emails, making phone calls, meeting with congressional offices, and sharing your Fulbright story on social media, we sincerely thank you. The vote demonstrates that support for Fulbright remains deeply bipartisan. Members […]
A River in Time: Honoring Fulbright Leader Jerry Cooper
In 1956, Jerome “Jerry” Cooper stood at the threshold of a remarkable life. At just 26 years old, after completing his graduate degree in architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology, he received two honors that would shape not only his career, but also his philosophy of life and design. The first was the American […]
In the Room Where Change Is Made – Ivana Krsteska
I came to the United States from Macedonia in 2022 as a Fulbright student to pursue a second master’s degree in Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State University. I arrived with a clear objective: to understand American construction practices, particularly how biobased materials are evaluated, certified, and integrated into building systems, and to bring […]
Dr. Emmanuel J. Dorley Leads AI Seminar: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Education in Liberia
Education across Africa is evolving — and AI is leading the way toward inclusion. On May 6, 2026, BlueCrest University Liberia, in collaboration with the University of Florida, hosted a guest lecture titled: “AI for Inclusive Education in Africa: Expanding Access Through Intelligent Systems.” The session was led by Dr. Emmanuel J. Dorley, Assistant Professor […]
Fulbright India Interest Group and the Greater Pittsburgh Fulbright Association Chapter team up to host a multicultural Pongal celebration
When Persis Naumann, Vice President of the Fulbright India Interest Group and board member of the Greater Pittsburgh Fulbright Association Chapter, proposed a jointly hosted Fulbright cultural mixer to mark the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal, she knew it would offer a unique opening for intercultural learning and celebration. “Pongal, at its heart, is a […]
Cyber in the Americas: Building Graduate Cyber Security Research for Shared Security
During Summer 2025, a Fulbright Specialist Grant was awarded to Dr. Suzanna Schmeelk, Tenured Associate Professor of Cyber Security, St. John’s University, New York City, to advance graduate cyber security research and curricula capacity across the Americas. The appointment was hosted by the Faculty of Engineering at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) in Tegucigalpa, […]
Reflecting on Advocacy Day 2026: A Historic Milestone for Fulbright
On March 19th, nearly 100 Fulbright alumni and friends took to Capitol Hill to advocate for the Fulbright Program and achieved great success. Our community reached a historic milestone by meeting with 125 congressional offices, the highest number in recent Fulbright Association history. This incredible level of engagement demonstrates the passion, commitment, and influence of […]