April 19, 2024

Fulbright Grants Will Send UMW Alums to Teach Overseas

The University of Mary Washington continues its Fulbright tradition with the recent announcements of grants for two alumni. Emma Bathke ’21 and Olivia Foster ’23 will teach English overseas as participants in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They are among 28 Mary Washington student Fulbright recipients since 2006, according to Professor of Middle East History […]

COVID Delays, But Fails to Deter Fulbright Scholars

Hannah Rothwell ’20 was recently in the middle of a meeting at her internship at a D.C. think tank when she received a text out of the blue: Call the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan immediately. Rothwell, who majored in economics and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington, was suddenly flooded with memories of […]

UMW Named Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

Once again, the University of Mary Washington has been named to the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Students. The top Fulbright producers are listed in the February 11 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Each year the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural […]

UMW Named Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

The University of Mary Washington has been named one of the top producers of U.S. Fulbright scholars, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Last spring, four UMW students and alumni were selected to travel, teach and explore new cultures thanks to prestigious Fulbright grants. The awards highlight the best results in the University’s history […]