Together, We #StandForFulbright.
On behalf of the Fulbright Association, thank you. Because of your unwavering advocacy and belief in global exchange, Congress has restored some of the FY25 funding for international exchange programs—including our vital chapter grant from IIE. This is more than a budget win. It’s a resounding reaffirmation of Fulbright’s global value—and what we can achieve when […]
Welcome back Shaz Akram!
We take a moment to welcome Shaz Akram back to FA in a temporary consultant capacity. She is currently the Founder and President of HerPivot, a storytelling platform for mid-career and executive level women. Prior to starting her own work, she was the Executive Director of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group (WFPG), the Deputy Director of the […]
Welcome Back Jennifer Gennaro Oxley as Interim Executive Director
Dear Fulbright Community, I am both honored and excited to return to the Fulbright Association in the role of Interim Executive Director. During this transition period, the Board of Director’s search committee will embark on the process of identifying our next permanent Executive Director. Given that this search may take some time, I am committed […]
John Bader’s Impact on the Fulbright Association (2017–2025)
As the Fulbright Association transitions from the leadership of Executive Director John B. Bader, we reflect on his notable contributions and the transformative impact he has had on the organization and the global Fulbright community during his tenure from 2017 to 2025. John’s time at the helm has been a period of innovation, resilience, and […]
Inspiring Global Leaders: Fulbright Youth Summit Empowers DC Students to Dream Big and Go Abroad
With big sheets of white paper in front of them and colored markers in their hands, high school students from across DC dreamed big about changing the world. Then, they drew those ideas on big blank canvases–an allegory that their imagination can shape their destiny. “There are so many different ways to go abroad, and […]
Meet The World: International Education Week Classroom Visits
For International Education Week 2024, the Fulbright Association partnered with Reach The World to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. As part of the Meet The World initiative, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FTLAs) and Fulbright Association members visited elementary, middle, and high schools across the United States to share their Fulbright stories […]
FACON24 Virtual Recap: A Virtual Gathering at the Crossroads of Ideas
The Fulbright Association’s 47th Annual Conference continued virtually on November 8-9, 2024, bringing together a global community dedicated to advancing international understanding. Under the theme “The World at a Crossroads,” the conference emphasized the pressing decisions shaping our world today and underscored the Fulbright mission to promote peace, collaboration, and innovation. The event was filled […]
FACON24 Recap: Celebrating Global Connections and Insights in Washington, DC
The 47th Annual Fulbright Association Conference, known as FACON24, took place from October 25-26, 2024, gathering a remarkable group of scholars, leaders, and advocates in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, “The World at a Crossroads”, emphasized the importance of thoughtful dialogue and cross-cultural collaboration in today’s world. Here’s a recap of the event’s most memorable […]