 It is with great sadness that we share the news that James
Reed, president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Fulbright Association, has
passed away. Jim was a visionary leader who was deeply committed to the
Fulbright mission. We share our grief at his passing with his wife Deborah
Addis, his many colleagues, friends, and students, and the entire Fulbright
community. A complete notice can be found at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=james-eldin-reed&pid=157148982 With deep sadness,
Massachusetts
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We are a state chapter of the National Fulbright Alumni network, helping to link Fulbrighters using money granted to us by the National Office in Washington, D.C. We host events that help build the connections that our namesake, William Fulbright, lauded. Please see the links below to connect with other websites that can direct you to join the Fulbright Alumni officially and gain even more information. As a recognized state chapter of the Alumni Association, we want to provide the most information possible. Please get in contact with us or any of the contact people on the links below. thanks and we hope you enjoy your visit to this site and find it useful! |
We hope that you find the use and navigation of this site easy and informative. Please use the buttons above and explore this site to see what exciting changers are happening with our chapter. |
- Are you a current Fulbrighter in Massachusetts?
- Were you a Fulbright student abroad and now work, study, or teach in Massachusetts?
- Were you a Fulbright scholar, on a teacher exchange, or senior specialist abroad?
- Are you interested in expanding your social and professional network?
- Do you want to help in the continued development of the Fulbright community?
If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then we welcome your insights and look forward to growing with you in the future.
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President's Welcome
Welcome to the Massachusetts Chapter!
With thousands of American alumni and hundreds of Fulbrighters visiting from overseas each year, Massachusetts has the largest concentration of Fulbright Scholars in the world. Our Chapter offers a full calendar of events, including a gala Opening Reception, cultural excursions in Boston and New England, social evenings, and an annual Fulbright Forum on world affairs in the spring. And you won’t want to miss our Whale Watch on Massachusetts Bay. Please join in the work--and fun--of advanced international education.
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Leading the Way to a Better Tomorrow ...
 Welcome Reception at Northeastern University
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries The Fulbright Program provides participants--chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential--with the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. This is, of course, a lifelong journey ... let's go!
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The Roots of the Fulbright Program
Senator J. William Fulbright (1905-95)
Senator Fulbright, first elected 1944 to represent the state of Arkansas, served for the next thirty years as a distinguished public servant dedicated to advancing the American condition. As the longest serving chairman of the important Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Fulbright had profound influence on America’s foreign policy, and his vision for mutual understanding shaped the prestigious exchange program that bears his name.
With the support of the United States government and through binational partnerships with foreign governments, the Fulbright Scholarship Program sponsors participants from both the United States and foreign countries for exchanges in virtually all disciplines, including the sciences, business, academe, public service, government, and the arts--the goal of this program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
The Fulbright Program became reality when the Senate passed legislation in 1946, as part of the new American commitment to develop post-war leadership following the devastation of World War II. Initial participants in the Fulbright Program went overseas beginning in 1948 and has since had incredible influence around the world. There have been more than 250,000 Fulbright students, scholars, and teachers, many of whom have made significant contributions to their disciplines and their countries.
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Contact Fulbright
Fulbright Association
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036-1647
Phone: (202) 775-0725
Fax: (202) 775-0727
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RECENT NEWS FROM THE CHAPTER
We are expecting 2011-12 to be a great year!
We have many events planned and hope to see many fresh and familiar faces!
Check back to this page or check your inbox for more information.
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