The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has been recognized as a 2021 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Leader for its commitment to the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.
UIC is among a select group of Hispanic-Serving Institutions honored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Key Takeaways:
- UIC is recognized for its commitment to the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.
- UIC has exhibited a significant commitment to this international educational exchange program over the 2019-2021 academic years.
- In nearly 160 countries across the world, as well as in the United States, Fulbright works with partnered governments, host institutions, corporations, and foundations.
Through the exchange of people, knowledge, and skills, the Fulbright Program aims to strengthen intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy, and intercultural competency between citizens of the United States and inhabitants of other nations.
The Fulbright Program is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Throughout 2021, celebrations will highlight the program’s and alumni’s tremendous accomplishments and legacy, both in the United States and around the world, over its first 75 years.
Throughout the 2019-2021 academic years, UIC has demonstrated a strong commitment to this international educational exchange program, as seen by its steadfast promotion of Fulbright Program opportunities on campus.
The distinction, according to UIC Chancellor Michael Amiridis, is a testament to the university’s dedicated personnel and extensive programs focused on Fulbright projects that serve and support new students and scholars, as well as outgoing undergraduate and graduate students and scholars.
Fulbright works with partnering governments, host institutions, corporations, and foundations in over 160 countries across the world, as well as in the United States.
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