Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | New Mexico State University
Jay Gogue, Interim President of the NMSU System | New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University will host Fulbright Week this week featuring four sessions on Fulbright opportunities for both students and faculty. According to Andrea Orzoff, director of the Fellowships Office at NMSU, the Fulbright Program provides students with the chance to explore opportunities beyond the United States. Orzoff emphasized, "Through Fulbright, NMSU students have won full funding for an academic year, to do amazing things outside the U.S." She added, "They have earned master’s degrees in the United Kingdom, taught English in Romania, and researched arid-land development in Mongolia or parrot populations in Uruguay. These are also incredible personal experiences that will change your understanding of yourself, the possibilities open to you, and the world."
The Fulbright Program, a merit-based external fellowship for students, faculty, and administrators, aims to offer educational and career advancement opportunities while fostering cross-cultural dialogue. Participants engage in studying, conducting research, and teaching abroad through the country’s leading international educational exchange program. Selection criteria for Fulbright recipients include leadership potential, academic and/or professional achievement, and a record of service.
The sessions for Fulbright Week will commence at 12 p.m. in the Honors College’s Commons area. The first session will provide a general orientation introducing students to the Fulbright Program, discussing the various types of awards and application processes. Subsequent sessions throughout the week will focus on specific aspects of the program, including funding for master of arts degrees, faculty opportunities, and English Teaching Assistant programs. The ETA Program enables students to work abroad as teaching assistants for English learners while engaging in community projects.
For individuals interested in learning more about the Fulbright Program, they can contact Andrea Orzoff at aorzoff@nmsu.edu.
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PHOTO CAPTION: New Mexico State University will host Fulbright Week this week featuring four sessions on Fulbright opportunities for both students and faculty. Each session will take place in the William Conroy Honors College Commons area. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
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