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Smith
Number One in Fulbrights Nationally
With its 16 Fulbright Scholars
in 2005-06, Smith College tops the list of the nation’s
bachelor’s institutions in producing scholars for the
vaunted program.
A from American institutions
was recently released by the program, and cited in the Chronicle
of Higher Education.
Smith surpassed its own record
for the third straight time this year, upping last year’s
record of 14 recipients. With its 16 Fulbright Scholars out
of 38 applicants, Smith boasts the best success ratio in the
country.
The Fulbright award is a highly
coveted scholarship given annually by the U.S. Department
of State to support student projects and academic endeavors
abroad. The Fulbright student scholarship, which was named
after Senator J. William Fulbright, is intended for recent
bachelor’s degree recipients, and master’s and
doctoral candidates, as well as young professionals and artists.
The Fulbright program is the
largest international exchange program offered in the United
States, operating in more than 140 countries.
Smith’s Fulbrighters include
11 ’06 graduates, as well as alumnae from 2005, 2003
and 2002.
Among research universities producing
Fulbright Scholars, Yale University tops the list with 31.
Fairfield University produced the most Fulbright Scholars
among master's institutions.
- Jill
Abromowitz ’06, teaching in South Korea.
- Amelia
Bidwell ’03, in Norway studying “Local
Community and Politics in Medieval Scandinavia.”
- Emma
Clark ’06, Botswana, “Understanding
Impediments to Traditional Healing/Biomedical Collaboration.”
- Leigh
Cressman ’06, teaching in Germany.
- Caitlin
Daniel ’06, Bolivia, “Aymara
Parents’ Involvement in Their Children’s
Schools.”
- Ka’Neda
Ellison ’06, teaching in South Korea.
- Emily
Graham ’02, Italy, “A Paradox
of Interests in Medieval History.”
- Lily
Hart ’05, teaching in Germany
- Nora
Hayes-Roth ’06, Italy, “Effective
Media Strategies for Informing Italian Youth.”
- Sophia
Johnson ’03, Ukraine, “Examining
the Catalyst for the Orange Revolution.”
- Neema
Khatri ’05, Nepal, “International
Nepalese Labor Migration.”
- Lauryn
McCarthy ’06, teaching in South Korea.
- Kerstin
McGaughey ’06, teaching in Germany.
- Laura
Medina ’06, teaching in France.
- Jessica
Rubin ’06, Nicaragua, “A Child’s
Decision to Leave Managua’s Streets.”
- Emily
Sudmeier ’06, teaching in Germany.
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