Kenyon College has been recognized once again as a leading institution in producing Fulbright scholars. The U.S. Department of State has named Kenyon a "top producer" of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, marking the 18th time in 20 years that the college has received this distinction.
The announcement from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs highlights Kenyon's consistent success among liberal arts institutions in nurturing international scholars. For the 2024-25 academic year, four Kenyon students were selected for the program, placing it among the top 37 Baccalaureate institutions nationally. Over the past decade, more than 70 Kenyon students have participated in Fulbright programs.
Provost Jeff Bowman commented on this achievement, stating, "This recurring recognition of Kenyon as a top producer of Fulbrights testifies to the high level of academic achievement of Kenyon students." He added that it also reflects their eagerness to represent the United States abroad and their global mindset.
Scott Weinhold, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, praised Kenyon's efforts in promoting international exchange. In a letter to President Julie Kornfeld, he wrote, "Kenyon College’s designation as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution clearly demonstrates your dedication to promoting global engagement and mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries."
The Fulbright Program is an international academic exchange initiative by the U.S. government that has facilitated opportunities for over 400,000 participants since its inception in 1946. At Kenyon, student applications are supported through its Office of Academic Advising and Support and Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships.
A virtual information session about the program will be held on April 8 at 4 p.m., featuring Maddie Kwasnick '24, a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Colombia. Ashita Wagh ’24 is another member of this year's class from Kenyon; she is currently serving as an English teaching assistant at Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Nayarit in Mexico.
For further details on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, interested parties can visit us.fulbrightonline.org.
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