NC State Named Top Fulbright Producer

North Carolina State University has been recognized as one of the universities with the highest number of faculty selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs made the announcement today.

“NC State’s recognition as a top Fulbright-producing institution demonstrates its strong dedication to global exchange and the creation of enduring relationships between people in the U.S. and other nations,” said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden. “The university’s work with Fulbright scholars cultivates a community of global citizens ready to contribute significantly both locally and internationally.”

Eight faculty members from NC State were selected for Fulbright awards for the 2024-25 academic year. They include Jia Hou, Lauren Brooks, Diane Chapman, Adriana San Miguel Delgadillo, Intae Yoon, Sarah Bowen, and Fernando Garcia Menendez.

This achievement reflects NC State’s continued commitment to inter-office collaboration, with several groups working together to advance Fulbright involvement on campus. The University Fellowships Office assists students in their application to Fulbright, while the Office for Faculty Excellence works with faculty scholars. Together with the Office of Global Engagement, these university resources have collaborated to make Fulbright part of the campus culture. Their initiatives include interview assistance for students, dedicated websites communicating resources and supportive university policies, and the Fulbright Pathfinder mini-grant program for faculty, offering the opportunity to travel to a potential host institution prior to applying.  

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s 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. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges.

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