St. Olaf recognized as top producer of Fulbright U.S. students
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized St. Olaf College as one of the higher education institutions with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program where campus communities support members in pursuing international opportunities to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world.
“It is an honor for the college to be recognized once again as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions. This gives us a chance to celebrate our brilliant, curious, and world-open students and alums,” says Professor of Political Science and Department Chair Douglas Casson, who serves as the director of external fellowships at St. Olaf. “It also gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the faculty and staff who mentor and inspire these applicants and other students. I’m so proud to work at an institution that encourages global perspectives and recognizes that learning new languages and exploring unfamiliar cultures opens doors and builds bridges.”
“It is an honor for the college to be recognized once again as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions. This gives us a chance to celebrate our brilliant, curious, and world-open students and alums.”
Professor of Political Science Douglas Casson
Applicants to Fulbright at St. Olaf are supported by a robust team of faculty and staff members who help students and alumni connect with nationally competitive fellowship opportunities. Since 1949, St. Olaf has produced more than 200 Fulbright recipients. Last year alone, seven Oles received Fulbright awards. In recent years, St. Olaf recipients have contributed to research projects and teaching fellowships that have focused on topics ranging from how policies impact teacher recruitment and retention to social and emotional development of children to climate change–resilient agricultural practices.
“Fulbright’s Top Producing Institutions represent the diversity of America’s higher education community. Dedicated administrators support students and scholars at these institutions to fulfill their potential and rise to address tomorrow’s global challenges. We congratulate them, and all the Fulbrighters who are making an impact the world over,” says Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield.
Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 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.