Q&A with Iconic Drag Performer BeBe Zahara Benet on Cross-Culturalism, BEING BEBE, His Fulbrighter Father, and Being a Role Model
In celebration of LGBTQI+ Pride Month and Good Docs’ educational release & academic screening tour of the award-winning new film BEING BEBE, Fulbright Association is hosting the Fulbright Forum event – BEING BEBE: Cross-Cultural Exchange & the Advancement of LGBTQI+ Human Rights. Held on June 13th at 12pm EDT, Fulbright Association welcomes iconic drag performer BeBe […]
110 “Fulbright in the Classroom” Presentations
Fulbrighters are mission-driven, believing that there is a real need in the United States for deeper international understanding to fight xenophobia and prejudice and to promote peace. That is why dozens of Fulbright Association members participated in “Fulbright in the Classroom” in 2021, giving 110 presentations to over 2,000 students nationwide, sharing their experiences, love, […]
Reflecting on the 44th Annual Conference: a Virtual Celebration of 75 Years
When we concluded our 42nd Annual Conference in 2019, we were unaware that it was the last time our community would gather in person for the next two years. At that time, the idea of a virtual conference seemed unthinkable. However, when the world shut down in March 2020, it soon became not only plausible, […]
The Power of Community: Fulbright ETAs and LatAm Teachers Exchange Language Learning Best Practices
As with every other facet in life, COVID-19 abruptly changed education systems around the world, forcing teachers to quickly adapt their curriculums to virtual learning. Latin America was no exception to this breakneck transition. Many teachers, especially public-school teachers, continue to struggle to teach online and engage their students virtually. As a result, more students […]
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 […]
2021 – 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program
Happy 2021! This year marks 75 years of the Fulbright Program, 75 years of building friendships across borders to make the world more peaceful. We will be celebrating this important anniversary with many programs throughout the year. But why wait? You can get involved right now. Here are 10 suggestions. Help your chapter plan digital programs […]
Calling volunteers for online English conversation practice with New Delhi NGO
Fulbright alumna Holly Wheeler (Fulbright-Nehru ETA to India, 2016-2017) and U.S. Exchanges alumnus Pradeep Kumar (India, Whatcom Community College, Tourism & Hospitality, 2011-2012) are collaborating to provide English education to students in Sanjay Colony, a slum in New Delhi. Wheeler was an English teacher at Shyama Prasad Vidyalaya and is now an Education Abroad Advisor […]
Fulbright Association 42nd Annual Conference & Advocacy Day
From October 24 to 26, 2019 in Washington D.C., the Fulbright Association held its 42nd Annual Conference & Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill.