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“Hello, my name is Dah-knee-zah!” 

By Danica Hubbard, 2019 Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Croatia  (Written January 2020). Caption: Danica Hubbard at Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation. As soon as I introduce myself as Danica Hubbard, Croatians think I am Croatian. “Dah-knee-zah” in Croatian means “day,” or, as one of my colleagues proclaimed, “goddess of the sun.” Though my name is Slavic in origin, I am a mixture of Irish, German
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Looking Forward

Caption: "Working as a team to try to find a solution to this problem” - 2015 Fulbright U.S.-France Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair and U.S. Scholar alumnus Dr. Benjamin J. tenOever continues to collaborate internationally with Marco Vignuzzi’s laboratory at the Institut Pasteur to test FDA-approved drugs in order to treat COVID-19 symptoms. For more than 70 years, the Fulbright model of
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Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with Everette Penn

In honor of Black History Month, Fulbright U.S. Scholar alumnus Everette Penn recounts his experience conducting research and teaching in Egypt, the Fulbright Program application process, and working to reduce the social distance between at-risk youth and police. Q&A with Everette B. Penn, PhD 1. Tell us a little about your path to Fulbright. Who or what inspired you to apply? It has now been 15
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Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with Public Policy Fellow Antonio Ingram

In honor of Black History Month, Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship alumnus Antonio Ingram recounts his experience conducting research in Malawi, developing close relationships with Malawians, and the power of Fulbrighters showcasing their diversity as Americans in different parts of the world. Q&A with Antonio L. Ingram II, Esq. 1. Tell us a little about your path to Fulbright. Who or what
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Three Fulbrighters Named 2019 MacArthur “Genius” Fellows

The Fulbright Program is pleased to congratulate three alumnae on their selection as 2019 MacArthur Fellows! “Genius” Fellows Andrea Dutton (2020 U.S. Scholar to New Zealand), Saidiya Hartman (1997 U.S. Scholar to Ghana), and Stacy Jupiter (2002 U.S. Student to Australia) will each receive a $625,000, no-strings-attached award from the MacArthur Foundation to support their creative, intellectual
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Breathing New Life Into My Research Through Fulbright

By Florentina Halimi, Ph.D., Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, State University of Tetovo, Macedonia 2011-2012 Fulbright Visiting Scholar to Fordham University There are some events that change the way we look at our world, the way we view ourselves, and the way we see our work. Fulbright helped me reevaluate my actions, attitudes, and the efforts I bring to my academic and personal undertakings
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Island Nations on Fulbright: 9 “Hidden Gems” to Explore

With more than 125 participating countries, The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers nearly unlimited possibilities to conduct field research or teach abroad in local higher education institutions for every academic interest. With the 2020-2021 competition application deadline approaching, Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program staff have recommended “hidden gem” awards, located in island nations across
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9 Ways to Strengthen Your Fulbright U.S. Scholar Application

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s 2020-21 deadline is fast approaching! Below, program staff offer their advice on how you can strengthen your application before hitting “Submit” on September 16th. Make sure you’re applying to the right award Closely read award descriptions to ensure that you’re qualified. Look through the Catalog of Awards to make sure you haven’t missed an award that you’d be
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