Announcing the Fulbright-in-the-Classroom Initiative Pilot Program
The Fulbright Association will be piloting an exciting initiative called Fulbright-in-the-Classroom to test the viability of and interest in efforts to involve Fulbright alumni formally in K-12 education in the United States. The concept of Fulbright-in-the-Classroom builds on the experiences of Fulbright alumni and on the recognized need to increase the understanding of international affairs […]
5-time Fulbrighter Dr. Mary Norton to Co-Chair UN Intergenerational Dialogues Event
Dr. Mary Norton’s first Fulbright grant was to the University of Jordan in Amman, where she helped develop the first graduate program in nursing in the region. This initial experience led to what she calls a “multiplier effect.” Dr. Norton, who is Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Global Academic Initiatives at Felician […]
Carnegie Endowment Celebrates Fulbright Taiwan’s 60th Anniversary
(Above, L-R) Claire Reade, Richard C. Bush, Douglas H. Paul, Yuri Yao-Tsung Chih On June 27, 2017, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C., hosted an expert panel and discussion to celebrate Fulbright Taiwan’s 60th anniversary of educational exchange. Since its inception, Fulbright Taiwan has financed over 3000 U.S. and Taiwan grantees, […]
Chapter Spotlight: National Capital Area Chapter
(Above) Members of the 2016-2017 National Capital Area Chapter Board, with Fulbright Association Deputy Director Shaz Akram. The National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) of the Fulbright Association represents Fulbright alumni in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. In 2016, NCAC received the Committee’s Choice Award from the Fulbright Association for innovative outreach efforts. With […]
Priyali Sur – United States 2014
Priyali Sur is an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker reporting on social and development issues with a focus on gender rights. A 2014-2015 Fulbright Humphrey Fellow, Sur is a consultant for the World Bank and director of the film ‘sahbak.’ She has also given a TEDxFulbright talk called “Gender equality – A man’s fight as […]
#StandForFulbright Campaign
The response to our #StandForFulbright campaign on social media has been truly incredible and appreciated. Enjoy scrolling through some of the top posts from our social media feeds, and thanks to all who are participating in our efforts to preserve the Fulbright Program! Powered by Juicer
Remembering Dr. Julieta Alvarado-Rieppel
Dr. Julieta Margarita Alvarado-Rieppel passed away on May 2, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Julieta was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a role she relished and was just growing into with her beautiful new grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Daniel Rieppel, and their children, Ingrid Margrit Pederson and […]
Remembering Dr. Maurizio Gianturco
On Monday, March 27, 2017 Dr. Maurizio Gianturco — innovator, leader, husband, father and friend — died peacefully at his beloved lake house with his family at his side. He was 88. Dr. Gianturco was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Rita, and is survived by his wife, Dina Gianturco; sons and daughters-in-law, Giulio […]