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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will inaugurate a new Fulbright award in academic year 2012-13.  The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will provide opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad. 

Elane Granger, Fulbright Association member and associate director of the Slutzker Center for International Services at Syracuse University, recently organized the Second Annual Orange Dialogue for Peace; a three-day retreat encouraging international student development and cultural exchange.

47 students from Syracuse Univerisity and the State University of New York College participated in this interactive trip to the Adirondack Mountains.

I’ve learned that when it comes to men I fall hard and fast. Apparently, the same is true for cities. Fewer than 24 hours in Buenos Aires, and I was in love.

The gorgeous Parisian style apartment buildings.

The wonderful bustling energy.

The abundant neighborhood parks.

In Sept. 15 remarks from Thatta, Pakistan, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke said, “...right now we just have to get the people back on their feet, the waters have to recede, we have to find out how many bridges and roads have been destroyed, and we have to help Pakistan fix that problem.

In 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed the Fulbright Program into law, establishing the scholarships named for Sen. William J. Fulbright.

The Fulbright Association is excited to unveil its new identity and website! Our new logo communicates our mission to engage current and former Fulbright exchange participants in lifelong experiences that advance international understanding through volunteer service to communities, people-to-people diplomacy, and dialogue on global issues. Just launched today, our new site features additional tools for members and chapters, such as blogs, event postings, and integration with all of our social media pages.