Board Member Diane Chapman on Fulbright Specialist Grant to France

Board Member Diane Chapman on Fulbright Specialist Grant to France

We recently received the following update from NC chapter board member Diane Chapman, pictured on left, who is serving as a Fulbright Specialist in France: “I’m so happy to be back in Nice, France working with my colleagues from Université Côte d’Azur on a...
Urgent: Contact Congress to Protect the Fulbright Program

Urgent: Contact Congress to Protect the Fulbright Program

A House amendment that would eliminate all federal funding for the Fulbright Program could be voted on this week. Amendment 1 to HR 8595 (#110 (Boebert) Eliminates funding for the Fulbright Program) has not been adopted, and a vote would not immediately end the...
Recap: Networking Lunch and Theatre Performance in Raleigh

Recap: Networking Lunch and Theatre Performance in Raleigh

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, our chapter hosted a networking lunch at K38 Baja Grill in Raleigh, followed by a brief walk to Burning Coal Theatre for a local production of the play My Fair Lady. My Fair Lady is a popular American musical reflecting English culture that...
NCSU Networking Event Recap

NCSU Networking Event Recap

On April 2, 2026, our chapter was pleased to sponsor a Fulbright Networking Event at North Carolina State University as part of a larger university-wide Fulbright Week. Attendees included Fulbright alums, current visiting Fulbright Scholars, and potential...
Chapter Leader Nominations

Chapter Leader Nominations

The 2026-2027 Fulbright Association Chapter & Interest Group Elections Call for Nominations is now open. Nomination Deadline: May 1, 2026 (11:59 PM local time) Election Period: Second half of May Term Start: June 1, 2026 For more details and to submit a nomination...
New Board Members

New Board Members

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 North Carolina Chapter election. Congratulations to all new and continuing board members! Sasapin “Grace” Prakalapakorn, President Ruie Pritchard, President Emerita Kevin M. Oliver, Treasurer Karen P. Peirce,...