Each year, Fulbrighters conduct research, study and teach English in countries around the globe. Cornell University is a Fulbright Top Producing Institution and has sent over 600 students across the globe as part of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program since the 1940s. 

The Fulbright program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies administers the Fulbright program at Cornell, providing all the resources students and alumni need to apply for Fulbright funding for international experiences.

Meet the Fulbrighters

Mia Battistella ’26

Argentina

English Teaching Assistant

“While in Argentina I want to engage with community members by organizing dance classes that feature both traditionally American and Argentine styles, bringing people together through shared creativity and building opportunities for intercultural exchange.”

Matthew Cabiles ’24

Latvia

English Teaching Assistant

“My future in international law starts with a foundation in teaching, and this grant is the first step in my path toward serving at the intersection of the U.S. and global communities.”

Alanna Cooney ’26

Taiwan

English Teaching Assistant

“My goal is to continue deepening my engagement with the world and contribute to fostering stable U.S.-Asia relations. Upon my return, I want to help others see the value of international exchange and encourage more people to explore opportunities abroad in Asia.”

Nina Davis ’26

Portugal

English Teaching Assistant 

“Through investigation I hope to use the cultural and ambassadorial skills from the Fulbright program to enhance my writing and interviewing processes. In my writing and academic career, I will likewise incorporate my experience in Portugal as a student-teacher with an emphasis on the importance of cultural exchange.”

Bryce Demopoulos ’23, MD ’28

Uganda, Fulbright Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health 

Research: Expanding Orthopedic Trauma Surveillance in Uganda: Care-Seeking Paths and Injury Patterns

William “Gus” Dupin ’26

Indonesia

Research: Developing Acoustic Approaches for Non-invasive Health Monitoring of Wild Orangutans 

Hyrum Edwards ’25

Turkey

Master of International Relations: Religion and Secularism in Turkey

Annie Fu ’20

Study in Taiwan 

Masters in Creative Industries Design

"As an educator at universities and arts organizations in New York, I will integrate the case studies from my Fulbright research into my journalism design curricula and my practice as a teaching artist." 

Amanda Huang ’26

Germany

Research: Multimodal Optical Imaging for Intraoperative Tumor Diagnosis and Ablation 

Madeleine Kapsalis ’26

Greece

English Teaching Assistant  

“Teaching students abroad will help me strengthen my ability to communicate across cultural differences, which will eventually carry over to my skills in legal practice. Just as there is established trust and vulnerability between the lawyer and the client, this is the kind of relationship built on mutual respect and understanding that I hope to share with each of my students in Greece.”

Arushi Kende ’26

India

Research: The Cultivation of Altruistic Cultures: Seva as a Model for Regenerative Altruism

Sarah Langleben ’24

Taiwan

English Teaching Assistant

“Fulbright will enable me to better prepare for founding a company that uses data science to make skincare more accessible. [After the program], I’ll work as an esthetician, and I can speak to clients, peers, and estheticians-in-training about my experience, and the value of cultural exchange in our field.”

Serena Moscarella ’25

Peru

English Teaching Assistant

“After completing my Fulbright grant, I plan to continue working in education across Latin America and the United States. I hope to design and lead programs that are participatory, locally driven, and that meaningfully impact students’ everyday lives.”

Reshma Niraula ’26

Nepal 

Research: Does Bilingualism Delay Dementia? A Neurocognitive Study of Geriatric Patients in Nepal

Jake Rosen ’25

Spain

English Teaching Assistant

“I see much to be learned about U.S. social issues through Spain’s past and present dynamics, from censorship to migration. Nine immersive months will multiply the Spanish perspectives already at my core, for dissemination across all facets of my life."

Stephanie Tan ’23

Taiwan

English Teaching Assistant

“After my grant, I will pursue a PhD in counseling or school psychology to further study how best to teach and support kids. Long-term, I hope to work in a school or private practice to help children manage their mental well-being.”

William Taylor ’26

Mongolia

English Teaching Assistant  

“After completing my Fulbright grant, I will pursue a career in teaching high school history by studying for a master’s degree in classics. My teaching assistantship in Mongolia will help me supplement my western-centric educational background and develop a more well-rounded understanding of history and intercontinental relationships.”

Jack Turner ’26

Japan

Research: The Shinkansen Effect: Rail Access and Rural Population Stability in Aging Japan

Held on May 22 at the Temporary National Assembly Chamber in Cape Town, the colloquium marked 30 years of the constitution of South Africa.  The colloquium was part of a week-long commemorative program for Africa Day, positioning it as both a reflection on progress and a call to action for the continent’s future.

“No constitution implements itself. A constitution is a framework that must be underpinned by good governance and effective rules. Deepening democracy and constitutionalism will require continued promotion of structural changes to institutions that promote accountability, participation and transformation of governance in Africa.”

—Muna Ndulo

“Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a Rapidly Changing World” brought together attendees from diverse sectors, including: Former South African President Thabo Mbeki, Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament, University and academic representatives, diplomats, governance experts, leaders of civil society, and student activists.  

Full video can be found here