The Fulbright Program has selected five Michigan State University faculty members and seven students as finalists for the 2026–27 academic year. Two students were named alternates.
Established in 1946, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program. Each year it provides opportunities for exceptional Americans and participants from 160 countries and locations to study, teach and conduct research abroad, advancing knowledge, science and industry through international exchange and collaboration. Fulbright alumni achieve distinction and are recognized as leaders in government, business, science, technology, research, education and the arts.
Among this impressive group of scholars includes Md “Monir” Moniruzzman, an associate professor in our Department of Anthropology who will receive the Fullbright U.S. Scholar Program award.
The College of Social Science also has two students that will be participating in the Fulbright Student Program during the 2026–27 academic year. The following students have been awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships:
- Catelyn Arnold, Center for Integrative Studies/ Department of Anthropology (Korea)
- Belma Hodzic, Department of Political Science (Turkey)
Additionally, Jovana Nagj, of our Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Science was named an alternate.
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