Fulbright Association

10/14/2026

The Fulbright Association is pleased to announce that Borough of Manhattan Community College ( ) will host the 2027 Fulbright Association Annual Conference, October 22–24, 2027, in New York City.

The milestone gathering will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright Association and bring together Fulbright alumni, educators, students, institutional partners and leaders from across the United States and around the world.

“As we celebrate 50 years of the Fulbright Association, we wanted to be in a place that represents where we are headed—diverse, dynamic, accessible and deeply connected to the world. BMCC is that place.” — Tammy Hettinger, Executive Director

Read the full press release: https://fulbright.org/2026/10/14/fulbright-association-selects-borough-of-manhattan-community-college-to-host-50th-anniversary-conference-in-new-york-city-in-2027/

Borough of Manhattan Community College

10/05/2026

National security is being rewritten in real time — AI, emerging tech, shifting alliances.

Join Leland Lazarus (President/Chair, Fulbright Association), Pamela Berkowsky (President, Blue Sapphire Strategies), Nicole Yip (Lead Analyst, Threat Intelligence, Anduril), and Dr. Dan Kliman (Senior VP for Global Power Shifts, German Marshall Fund) for "National Security in a Changing World" — Sunday, Oct 25, 9:00 AM at .

Learn more and Register now: conference.fulbright.org

09/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mina Yang, PhD, our 2026 Selma Jeanne Cohen Dance Lecture Awardee!

A researcher of Korean diasporic dance and a Korean traditional dancer, Yang traces how dance carried the Koryo saram through displacement and cultural memory. She'll present the Cohen Lecture at in Washington, DC this October.

📖 Read her story: https://fulbright.org/2026/09/01/2026-selma-jeanne-cohen-dance-lecture-awardee-mina-yang/

09/01/2026

Today's the day — Early Bird pricing for the 49th Annual Fulbright Association Conference ends tonight

Join us October 23–25, 2026, in Washington, DC at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center for "Our Legacy, Our Future" — three days connecting with Fulbright alumni, grantees, scholars, and professionals from around the world.

Register before midnight to lock in Early Bird rates:

-Full Registration: $350 ($250 for members)

-One-Day Registration: $300 ($200 for members)

-Student Full Registration: $100

Rates go up tomorrow. Register now: https://conference.fulbright.org/registration/

08/14/2026

80 years. 1 day. One global impact. 🌍✨

On August 1, 2026, the Fulbright community around the world stepped out together for our inaugural Global Day of Service. From local food drives and environmental cleanups to mentorship workshops and shelter support, Fulbrighters turned shared values into visible action in every corner of the globe.

Here is the story of our day, told together:

🛠️ 120 Projects
🌐 35 Countries
🙌 2,152 Volunteers
⏰ 262 Service Hours
💙 33,361 Lives Impacted

Check out our highlight video below to see the impact in action! 🎬

Explore the full global map, read volunteer stories, and view photos from registered acts of service at 🔗 https://fulbrightdayofservice.org/

08/12/2026

⏳ Deadline Approaching! Are you a dance researcher or practitioner? Share your work on a global stage at in Washington, DC! 💃✨

Applications for the Selma Jeanne Cohen Dance Lecture are open through August 15. Selected awardees receive an honorarium and a featured presentation slot at the conference.

👉 Apply today: https://conference.fulbright.org/sjc-dance-lecture

08/05/2026

The first-ever Fulbright Global Day of Service was an incredible demonstration of what happens when the Fulbright community comes together in service of others.

Across 35 countries, Fulbrighters, family members, friends, and partners joined together to strengthen their communities through acts of service that embodied the Fulbright spirit of mutual understanding, collaboration, and global citizenship.

A few highlights from around the world are featured here—but this is only the beginning of the story.
Now we want to celebrate YOU!
If you participated in the Global Day of Service, please send us:
📸 Your favorite photos (high resolution, if possible)
📝 A brief description of your project, including who participated and the impact you made in your community

Please submit your photos and reports here: https://fulbrightdayofservice.org/

Over the coming days, we'll be sharing your stories and creating a highlight reel featuring photos from projects around the world. Help us showcase the extraordinary impact of our global Fulbright community!

Thank you to every volunteer, chapter leader, partner, and participant who helped make our inaugural Global Day of Service such a meaningful success. Together, we're building stronger communities—and stronger connections across the globe.

08/01/2026