Chapter Spotlight: Connecticut
Engaging international Fulbrighters by sharing American culture, history, and food is a priority for the Fulbright Association’s Connecticut Chapter, as well as embracing every opportunity to encourage personal connections and thought-provoking conversations in their local community. Whether by arranging meals on Thanksgiving Day in the spirit of hospitality and intercultural friendship, or an outing to […]
Chapter Spotlight: Minnesota
On September 23, the Minnesota chapter of the Fulbright Association hosted a commemorative musical recital for Julieta Alvarado-Rieppel, former chapter president and wife of current board member Dr. Daniel Rieppel. Dr. Julieta Margarita Alvarado-Rieppel passed away on May 2, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. To read more about Julieta’s life and accomplishments, […]
Chapter Spotlight: Greater Pittsburgh Area Chapter
The Fulbright Association welcomes its newest chapter to its nationwide network: the Greater Pittsburgh Area Chapter. On September 20, 2018, Fulbrighters and friends of international education residing around the Pittsburgh region came together at the University of Pittsburgh for the chapter’s inauguration. Over 40 individuals, including both present and former Fulbrighters, were in attendance to […]
Chapter Spotlight: New Hampshire
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 […]
Chapter Spotlight: New Mexico
The New Mexico Chapter has worked diligently to establish a strong, state-wide network of Fulbright alumni and supporters of international exchange. Through a mutually beneficial relationship with the University of New Mexico and proactive leadership, the chapter has brought Fulbrighters from across the state together for internationally-focused events. The chapter co-sponsored an event with the […]
Chapter Spotlight: Western New York/Northwest Pennsylvania
The Western New York/Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter of the Fulbright Association is dedicated to spreading the ideals of the Fulbright Program across the region through its programming and communications. The chapter serves both alumni and prospective Fulbrighters through a variety of partnerships within the broader international exchange community in the WNY/NWPA region. The chapter frequently collaborates […]
Chapter Spotlight: Indiana
Chartered in December 2017, the Indiana Chapter is one of the Fulbright Association’s newest, and has quickly established itself by hosting introductory programming for Indiana Fulbrighters, facilitating connections with area universities, and engaging in advocacy activities. Innovating on the statewide chapter model, the Indiana Chapter has chapter leaders in two main cities: Indianapolis and West […]
Chapter Spotlight: Massachusetts Chapter
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Fulbright Association designs its programming to immerse visiting Fulbrighters in American culture while also catering to the many interests of its members. Based in a state that is home to many historical sites that are deeply rooted in the fabric of American history, as well as several universities, the Massachusetts […]