Three Fulbrighters founded Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization
In 2010, three Fulbright scholars and architects from different walks of life came together and co-founded the Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization (CSU). They were Aliye Pekin Celik, PhD, James McCullar, FAIA, Professor Lance Jay Brown, FAIA. Professor Urs Gauchat, Hon AIA joined them as the fourth founding member of the CSU. They all have been […]
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, […]
Chair of the Board – Cynthia A. Baldwin
The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, retired justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania, was elected and became the Chair of the Fulbright Association Board of Directors on January 1,2022. A veteran jurist and Fulbright Scholar who taught Constitutional Law, Legal Philosophy and Trial Advocacy on the Law Faculty of the University […]
“We Are All in This Together”
Celebrating 75 Years of Fulbright Stories In celebration of the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary, we’re looking back at the experiences of Fulbrighters Dr. Bruce Fowler and Evan Patrohay, two scientists who are passionate about the conversation of our planet. In 1994-95, Dr. Bruce Fowler completed a Fulbright in Stockholm, Sweden. He studied toxicology and […]
“Embrace the Unexpected”
Celebrating 75 Years of Fulbright Stories In celebration of the Fulbright Program’s 75th anniversary, we’re looking back at the experiences of Fulbrighters Dr. Sudha Haley and Aparna Keshaviah. We asked the two alumnae about their experiences abroad with Fulbright, their shared expertise in classical Indian dance, and their advice for the next generation of Fulbright artists. Dr. Sudha […]
“Knowledge Flows in Both Directions”
Celebrating 75 Years of Fulbright Stories In celebration of the Fulbright program’s 75th Anniversary, we are looking back at experiences of Fulbrighters, which span decades and generations. This fall, FA’s Assistant Director for Philanthropy Claire Jagla interviewed two Fulbright alumni with intertwining fields of study, the anti-colonial movement and the anti-apartheid movement, and a 40-year difference […]
Four Fulbrighters Bring Home Global Stories to Chicago Students
“When you get the chance, go out there and explore the world.” This was the advice that Morgan Newman (Fulbright English Teaching Assistant [ETA] Cyprus 2019-2020), gave through the screen to a packed room of 11th graders. Morgan, along with fellow Fulbrighters Dr. Jonathan Freeman (Researcher in South Africa 2016-2017), Vanessa Diaz (ETA Jordan 2016-2017), […]
In Memoriam: Colin L Powell – 2004 Fulbright Prize Laureate
The Fulbright Association alumni community is saddened to learn of the passing of Colin L. Powell, the 2004 recipient of the J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding. Gen. Powell advanced the Fulbright mission of fostering mutual understanding and partner nations by placing emphasis on reaffirming diplomatic alliances throughout the world throughout his career. He […]