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The bell tower through the trees under a Carolina blue sky
Scenes from the Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower on March 21, 2023, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Oswaldo Estrada, professor of Romance studies, and Anthony Hackney, professor of exercise and sport science, were two of three Carolina faculty members to receive awards from the U.S. Department of State.

Three UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty members recently received awards from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to teach or conduct research abroad during the 2024-2025 academic year.   

Suja Davis, Oswaldo Estrada and Anthony Hackney received the honor alongside 800 other U.S. scholars. During the same academic year, 900 visiting scholars will come to the United States. 

“Participation of Carolina faculty in Fulbright supports the global mindset of our campus and enhances the University’s global reputation,” Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Giselle Corbie said. “I am proud of these faculty who will maintain their international connections for years and bring global knowledge and perspectives to their research and teaching.”

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers awards in 135 countries to college and university faculty and administrators who are U.S. citizens, as well as artists and professionals from various fields. Fulbright awards are also available to students and scholars visiting Carolina from other countries. 

Faculty interested in pursuing Fulbright Scholar and Specialist awards should reach out to the Center for Faculty Excellence.  

Carolina has a long history with the Fulbright Program. This year, UNC-Chapel Hill was honored as a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Students for the 14th time for sending over 20 students and recent alumni abroad on Fulbright scholarships for graduate studies, research or teaching. 

For professionals, these prestigious awards offer the opportunity to build their skills and make important connections abroad while enhancing their work at home. 

This year’s Fulbright U.S. Scholar awardees will be honored, along with other UNC Fulbright alumni and visiting Fulbrighters, at the annual Fulbright Welcome Reception hosted by UNC Global Affairs in conjunction with International Education Week in November. 

By Kaili M Brannan, UNC Global Affairs

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