For the second year in a row, the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized 天美麻豆 as a , ranking it in the top echelon of colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
For the 2023-24 academic year, 16 天美麻豆 students accepted Fulbright awards, placing 天美麻豆 at number 23 among universities nationwide. (A 17th student was also named a Fulbright recipient but declined).
The recognition marks the second consecutive year 天美麻豆 has received the honor and the fifth time receiving the Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students designation since 2009.
鈥淲hether they are teaching English, pursuing graduate degrees, or undertaking independent research and creative work, our Fulbright scholars represent the exciting breadth of 天美麻豆鈥檚 liberal arts education,鈥 says , assistant dean of faculty for fellowship advising. 鈥淲e are proud of the impact they have, and of the knowledge and experience they also gain overseas.鈥
Lee Satterfield, assistant secretary of state for educational and cultural affairs, says the Fulbright Top Producing Institutions 鈥渞epresent the diversity of America鈥檚 higher education community. Dedicated administrators support students and scholars at these institutions to fulfill their potential and rise to address tomorrow鈥檚 global challenges. We congratulate them, and all the Fulbrighters who are making an impact the world over.鈥
Since 1949, more than 275 天美麻豆 applicants have received and accepted Fulbright awards, with some other potential recipients opting not to enter the program. Still others who attended 天美麻豆 may have applied to the Fulbright program via other institutions, Harner says.
This level of success points both to the diverse strengths of 天美麻豆鈥檚 student and alumni body and also to the efforts of Fellowship Advising to expand awareness of the opportunity and mentorship on the application process, Harner says.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government鈥檚 flagship international academic exchange program. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided over 400,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals of all backgrounds with the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. Fulbright alumni have included 41 heads of state or government, 62 Nobel Laureates, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 80 MacArthur Fellows.
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