Lori Amy – Albania 2009
Dr. Lori Amy had intended to spend her 2009 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant working on a book project in Pakistan. A Professor in the Department of Writing and Linguistics at Georgia Southern University, Amy’s interdisciplinary research focuses on the ways in which violence influences personal identity. She specializes in narrative, memory, and trauma, engaging in […]
OTTOnomy: Fulbright Alum’s NGO Works to “Restore the Social Fabric” in Albania
Through connections and knowledge gained during her Fulbright Scholar grant to Albania, Dr. Lori Amy co-founded the non-governmental organization OTTOnomy to preserve, restore, and re-imagine a historic villa in Tirana. Below, she describes in her own words the origins of the undertaking, its growth and development, and her vision for its future. The opportunity to […]
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 […]
Service Trip to Albania, Macedonia, and Greece — Reflections by Kathy Parkison
“All you have to do is twist the silver wire into curliques and shapes to fill the mold.” The artisan expressed how “easy” it was, walked away and left me struggling with the tweezers, the incredibly fine silver wire, the mold and a less than perfect understanding of how filigree was made. Turns out, you […]
Advocacy Update: June 2018
On May 24, 2018, the Fulbright Association held a special Advocacy Day, welcoming 22 Executive Directors of bi-national Fulbright Commissions to Washington, D.C. from around the world to meet with members of Congress. In total, 40 participants met with 32 Congressional offices throughout the day. This event marked the third Fulbright Association Advocacy Day in […]
Georgia Chapter and Service Corps Trip Support Menstrual Hygiene in Malawi
On Monday, May 28, the Fulbright Association’s Georgia Chapter launched the first official event in Malawi as part of the global Menstrual Hygiene Day, in collaboration with partners from Grace Pads and LEAD SEA. Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global platform to raise awareness of the challenges that women and girls worldwide face due to […]
The Fulbright Pivot: Leveraging Your Experience to Advance Your Career
“Why did you go on a Fulbright?” I think those of us who have had the honor of participating in the Fulbright Program – educators, students, professionals, internationals – have been asked this question. The motivation for going through the time-consuming process of applying for a Fulbright differs. Not only does it take time to […]
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 […]