The Fulbright Program

"Having grown up in a low-income agricultural community in California, I deeply resonated with my students in the rural Argentine communities I worked with during my Fulbright. My experience with them showed me the universality of making the best of your situation and creating learning opportunities regardless of the societal barriers. It reinforced the importance of bringing resources, experiences and connections to people in areas that may have been overlooked or dismissed by society…Education is the key to opportunities and success in the world“ ~ Juan Gonzalez, #Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to Argentina and Fulbright Alumni Ambassador Juan currently works for Life Pieces To Masterpieces in Washington DC, providing opportunities for Black and Brown boys and young men to change challenges into possibilities. He hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on access to global education experiences for Black and Brown men. 📸 Juan welcomed in the classroom and with students at his host institution #Education Comisión Fulbright Argentina

Congratulations to #Fulbright alum Martine Powers for winning a 2024 Peabody Awards in the Radio/Podcast category! 🏆📻 Reflecting on her journey from Fulbright U.S. Student to Trinidad & Tobago to #PeabodyWinner, Powers shares: "The idea for our series 'The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop' came about as a direct result of conversations about Caribbean history that I had with friends I made during my Fulbright experience in Trinidad in 2014-2015. And though I have roots in the Caribbean, and spent time in Grenada and Trinidad as a kid visiting family, it wasn’t until my Fulbright year that I had the opportunity to really explore the Caribbean in a professional capacity — doing archival research, meeting with public officials, driving out to small towns to track down potential sources and conduct interviews. Ever since then, I knew I wanted more opportunities to tell stories from and about the West Indies. I’m so grateful I’ve had the chance to live out that dream." 📸 1-2. Powers working on the podcast in Grenada (Jabin Botsford / The Washington Post) 3. Powers in Grenada (Rennie Svirnovskiy / The Washington Post) 4. A photo of damaged roads taken by Powers for her Fulbright project on infrastructure challenges in Trinidad

Have you heard about the new PBS special with six-time Emmy winner and #Fulbright alum John Lithgow? 📺 In “Art Happens Here with John Lithgow”, Lithgow explores dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz in high school classrooms to demonstrate the transformative power of art education. In Lithgow's own trajectory, studying acting at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) as a Fulbright U.S. Student to the United Kingdom opened international doors. In an interview with AP on his PBS special, Lithgow shared: "You’ve got to get kids excited about learning and eager to get to school. If there is something at school which is entirely theirs, something that is a creative project where they are really and truly expressing themselves...they’re going to want to get to school." Images courtesy PBS SoCal #ArtEducation #Education US-UK Fulbright Commission

“Not only did my Fulbrights help me to consider my own AAPI identity more deeply while abroad, but I know that my mere presence helped to offer an expanded view of America – and what an American looks like." As the President and Superintendent of Ohlone College, Charles Sasaki leads with culturally responsive skills honed during #Fulbright International Education Administrator seminars to Germany, Russia, and Taiwan. From navigating his identity abroad to learning how global higher education systems operate, hear how Sasaki's Fulbright experiences reflect the "beautiful potential of education" in our latest alum profile: https://lnkd.in/evDeXy2Z 📸 Charles Sasaki during his first Fulbright IEA Seminar to Germany in 2008 #AANHPI #Education Fulbright Germany

#Fulbright Teacher Exchanges alums demonstrated how they go "Full Steam Ahead" during a conference in Washington, D.C.! ⚙️✨ Approximately 100 Fulbright Teacher alums from 37 states gathered in the capitol to share their achievements and innovations with a STEAM lens (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). From natural resource management in rural schools to leveraging AI tools in media arts, the teachers underscored the impact Fulbright Teachers have on their students and communities. As Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy for the Office of Science and Technology Policy, shared during the conference opening: "With the students you're educating and nurturing today, we are going to be able to solve global challenges." Learn more about Fulbright Teacher Exchanges here: https://lnkd.in/e2vB-X9j #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Fulbrightteach #exchangesmatter #exchangeourworld

Now Live: Your guide to connecting with Fulbright at #NAFSA 2024! Visit us at Booth #1401 at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference in New Orleans for all things Fulbright, including: ✅ Sessions on "How to Advocate for International Education Efforts on Campus" and "Connections for Maximum Impact: Fulbright International Education Administrator Awards" ✅ Coffee hours for Fulbright alums and institutional partners to connect ✅ One-on-one opportunities to speak to executive directors from Fulbright Commissions ✅ And more! Click here for the full schedule of activities: https://bit.ly/3wsegLb Stay tuned — the page will be updated with more activities as the conference approaches.

The Fulbright Program, in partnership with Ohlone Community College District, hosted over 40 #Fulbright Scholar Liaisons from community colleges to exchange knowledge and resources on increasing participation in Fulbright opportunities! An additional day of training was provided to representatives from Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). The Liaisons learned how to support fellow community college peers interested in applying for Fulbright, discussed how hosting Foreign Fulbrighters on their campuses can enrich student educational experiences, and more! Learn more about the training and read key takeaways from the Liaisons: https://bit.ly/3Qwi4lC.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️ In recognition of our educators that are guiding and inspiring future generations, we're highlighting #Fulbright Teacher Exchanges alums who brought their expertise as K-12 teachers in the United States to primary and secondary classrooms around the world: 🌐 Saba Moin, Fulbright Teacher to Uruguay, reflects: "As I worked with students and collaborated with teachers from different cultures, I realized just how much I had to learn from their unique experiences and approaches to education. This exposure to diversity challenged my worldview and helped me to become a more empathetic and well-rounded educator." 🌐 Barbara Weikert, Fulbright Teacher to Morocco, shares: "It is my mission to facilitate learning, creativity, and curiosity, developing competent, ethical citizens who understand the benefits of collaboration for a sustainable, peaceful, world and I remain forever grateful to Fulbright!" 🌐 Joel Shapiro, Fulbright Teacher to Uruguay, poses with his fellow American teachers and notes that his Fulbright "exposed me to global education, and reminded me that education is much bigger than our classroom." #TeacherAppreciationWeek Comisión Fulbright Uruguay

From April 18-21, 2024, #Fulbright Foreign Students had the opportunity to engage in an enrichment seminar titled "A Sustainable Path Forward: Conservation, Adaptation, and Innovation." 🌱 💡 The 125 participants from 71 countries and territories gathered in Seattle to learn how the city is implementing green innovations and engaging in collaborative action to protect our planet. The Fulbrighters engaged in workshops, panels, and activities with a shared commitment to building a sustainable future, including: 🎤 An opening dinner and keynote on humanity's historic relationship with the sea, hosted at @seattleaquarium 👥 A panel discussion on Seattle's path to carbon neutrality 💚 Site visits to @conservationnw, Bullitt Center, @orcaconservancy, @uw_cei, and @conserve_wa 🤲 Community service projects with six nonprofit organizations in recognition of Earth Day. Activities included planting trees, removing invasive species, and learning about the ecological and cultural importance of the land. #Environment

Are you a #Fulbright alum or administrator attending the 2024 NAFSA Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana? We want to connect with you! Please complete a brief survey, and we will reach out in early May with more information about the Fulbright Program's booth, networking opportunities, and sessions Survey for Fulbright alums: https://bit.ly/44mFFL8 Survey for Fulbright FPA and Liaisons: https://bit.ly/49X7N8I NAFSA: Association of International Educators