Kenyon College announced that seven of its graduates have received Fulbright fellowships, extending the school’s strong record with the global academic exchange program.
According to Kenyon College, these students have been awarded Fulbright fellowships for the 2024–25 cycle. The college has been designated a "top producer" by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program 18 times in the past 20 years. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program supports research and English teaching placements in countries around the world. The selected students will carry out work in Vietnam, Italy, Spain, Botswana, Kazakhstan, and Taiwan in fields including neuroscience, art history, psychology, Chinese language, and international studies.
Keller Bueneman, a neuroscience major from Kenyon College, will conduct public health research in Vietnam focused on cancer risk and diet-related factors. Zoe Grayer, majoring in art history with minors in Italian and history, will teach English in Italy. Kate Haydel-Brown, who studies Spanish and English, will work in Madrid at a university writing center; she has prior experience studying abroad in Chile. Halle Preneta, an English major with a studio art minor, will teach English in Botswana and is planning to pursue a career in children’s services.
Jackelyn Gali Samandas is a psychology and Russian language and culture major who will teach in Kazakhstan while continuing to explore local mental health systems. Anja Trierweiler majors in Chinese and minors in German; she will return to Taiwan following prior study there and involvement in language instruction and student organizations. Guagui Vallejos is a double major in international studies and Spanish who will teach in Spain and engage with local culture and history.
Kenyon College is located in Gambier, Ohio within Knox County. It offers academic programs across 50 majors, minors, and concentrations. The college provides opportunities for students to participate in areas including writing, coding, athletics, and science. Kenyon states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students and considers all applicants for merit-based scholarships.
