University of Mary Washington students are continuing a strong tradition of earning Fulbright awards – one of the nation’s most prestigious international exchange honors.
With encouragement from dedicated faculty mentors and ambition to aim for top honors, University of Mary Washington students are continuing a strong tradition of earning Fulbright awards – one of the nation’s most prestigious international exchange honors.
This year, four recent graduates will teach and conduct research around the world, reflecting both their academic achievements and the close mentorship that helped them pursue opportunities beyond campus. The alumni, including those who majored in biology, English, history and international affairs, will disperse across Europe and into Western Asia to fill coveted spots promoting cultural understanding and international relationships.
More than 400,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists and other professionals have been selected for the Fulbright Program based on academic merit and leadership potential. With this year’s awards, the total number of Mary Washington recipients continues to grow, approaching 40 alumni who have earned Fulbright honors.
“Fulbright awards provide an excellent entrée to international careers, with past alumni going on to enter U.S. government service, teach English as a second language internationally, conduct advanced scientific research and complete advanced graduate degrees,” said Professor of Middle East History Nabil Al-Tikriti, who serves as a Fulbright Program advisor at UMW. “Some alumni have remained abroad since winning their Fulbright grants, while others have returned to the U.S. to launch successful careers in education, government service and research following their Fulbright service.”
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