FORWARD: Fulbrighters with Disabilities Breaks New Ground, Leaves No One Behind
The seed that would grow into Fulbrighters with Disabilities (FWD), the first global, virtual, disability-centered chapter of the Fulbright Association, was planted in March 2020. “We’d all gone abroad expecting to immerse ourselves in our host cultures,” said Itto Outini, then a Fulbright scholar studying journalism and strategic media at the University of Arkansas, “and […]
Fulbrighters with Disabilities Launch
Fulbrighters with Disabilities (FWD), launched in April 2021, is a global, virtual chapter of the Fulbright Association dedicated to supporting students and scholars with disabilities around the world. As the first of its kind, FWD will pioneer new ways of engaging with stakeholders and advocating for students and scholars with disabilities on our own terms […]
NCAC Chapter: The Assault on the U.S. Capitol: A Conversation with Fulbright Alums
The January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol sent shock waves through the international exchange and educational communities. Members of the National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) of the Fulbright Association were particularly stunned by the event. Because the NCAC chapter represents Fulbright alumni in the Washington, DC region, many of its members work in […]
The Influence of International Exchange Programs on Diplomacy
“The Influence of International Exchange Programs on Diplomacy”, virtual event with Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering January 12, 2021 “The Influence of International Exchange Programs on Diplomacy”, a virtual conversation with Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering was hosted by the Fulbright Association took place on January 12, 2021. The conversation was moderated by Manfred Philipp and featured […]
An Evening of Hope: Celebrating Fulbright Through Poetry
An Evening of Hope: Celebrating Fulbright Through Poetry, hosted by the Louisiana Chapter of the Fulbright Association and co-sponsored by the Fulbright Association featured works of acclaimed Fulbright poets, Julie Kane, and Ann Fisher Wirth. The lovely evening was held in November marking International Education Week and attended by over 70 members. The Louisiana Chapter […]
Chapter Resilience and Pandemic Influenced Programming
The pandemic has wreaked havoc around the world. Our lives have forever changed. We have gained a new outlook and appreciation for all activities in person. This includes all the things we took for granted – a hug, handshakes and gatherings of welcome – that Fulbrighters are so accustomed too. This spring over 50 chapters […]
Chapter Spotlight: Maine
For Fulbrighters across the world, storytelling serves as an important tool for advancing diplomacy and fostering cross-cultural communication. On June 18th, 2020, the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association and the World Affairs Council of Maine (WACM) partnered to celebrate stories that showcased the impact and value of international education programs, people to people diplomacy, […]
Chapter Spotlight: Louisiana
After returning from her Fulbright Specialist project in Nepal in 2018, Patrice Moulton was eager to continue to engage with the Fulbright network and continue to spread the value of international education and cultural exchange. While she was looking forward to the opportunity to get involved with alumni in her home state of Louisiana, she […]