Dartmouth students are planning on continuing their outreach to the world—30 students and alumni were offered Fulbright awards, and some students have also been accepted in other programs for scholarship or teaching overseas.
“Students and alumni want to broaden their horizons and engage with other countries and cultures, and this unprecedentedly large cohort of Fulbright participants is prime evidence of how Dartmouth helps prepare them to do so,” says , assistant dean of faculty for fellowship advising. Harner said the number of Fulbrights was a record for Dartmouth.
The was created shortly after World War II to foster mutual understanding among countries, and since then more than 400,000 Fulbright participants from the United States and 160 other countries have taken part in the program.
This year’s Fulbright cohort from Dartmouth includes:
Robert (Robbie) Abel ’24 was a film and media studies major, modified with theater, and plans a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Spain.
He is currently a Jones Memorial Digital Media Fellow in the Jones Media Center.
“My interest in Spain stems from both my Catholic upbringing and interest in LGBTQ+ advocacy, and was confirmed by my revelatory experience on the Camino de Santiago,” Abel says. “I want to return to Spain not only to chase the feeling of teenagers who laughed as they showed me their English slang, but to learn more about my place in a country with roots and values so aligned with my own.”
Olvin Abrego Ayala ’25 has received a Fulbright open study/research award in El Salvador. A first-generation college student, Abrego is a Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies major and was an undergraduate research assistant, co-founder of the Central Americans United Student Association, and member of Fuerza, among other activities.
“My proposed research explores the preservation of history, memory and popular narratives from the Salvadoran Civil War (1980-1992),” Abrego says. “This project will be formative in teaching me the research skills necessary for my future doctoral studies. It will also connect me with memory keepers in El Salvador, ensuring that my scholarship is rooted not only in the diaspora, but on the Salvadorans who live, remember, and experience the changes of the country in the flesh.”
Samantha Bevins ’25 received a Fulbright offer to pursue a master’s degree in conflict and development studies at Ghent University in Belgium, but has declined. A government major with minors in public policy and Latin American and Caribbean studies, Bevins was co-president of Dartmouth Democrats and a War and Peace Fellow.
Michael Bond ’25 will undertake a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Taiwan. A math major with a minor in history, Bond was an undergraduate adviser, member of the Dartmouth Math Society, and a teaching assistant in the Department of Mathematics and for Thayer School of Engineering.
“I am inspired by the chance to use teaching to facilitate cultural exploration and learning both for students in Taiwan and myself,” Bond says.
Samuel (Sam) Brook ’25 received a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Taiwan. A government major with a minor in public policy, Brook was a presidential scholar and War & Peace Fellow.
“Maintaining strong Taiwanese-American relations is as important as ever, and I know that, given the opportunity, I will serve as a conduit for cultural exchange as an ETA,” Brook wrote in his application.
Eliza Dunn ’25 is headed to Spain for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship. An English major with a minor in Hispanic studies, Dunn was a presidential scholar, elected to Phi Beta Kappa, recipient of the Jacobsen-Laing Prize for best poetry manuscript, and a women’s club lacrosse player, among other activities.
“As part of the Camino, Galicia also serves as a site of confluence of people and stories from all over the world—an exciting place to experience as a teacher, hiker, and writer. Although putting down roots is never easy, I feel inspired by the possibility for growth and discovery in Spain through teaching, learning, and immersing myself in a brand new place that I will learn to call home,” Dunn says.
Jessica (Jesse) Ferraioli ’23 has a Fulbright open study/research award and will pursue a master’s of science degree in water and sustainable development at IHE Delft in the Netherlands. Currently a research associate at the Environmental Law Institute, Ferraioli was an environmental studies and philosophy double major, a presidential scholar, a Stamps Scholar, and recipient of the Downey Family Prize in Environmental Studies
“At IHE Delft, I look forward to learning to interpret modeling paradigms to assess the robustness of data informing groundwater management, exploring international environmental assessment processes, and deepening my understanding of water conflict and cooperation,” Ferraioli says.
Lilian (Lily) Hemmins ’24 will be a Fulbright English teaching assistant through the America for Bulgaria Foundation .A history major with a public policy minor, Hemmins was a Rockefeller Center First-Year Fellow, member of the Dartmouth Gospel Choir, co-chair of the DREAM program, and interned with the U.S. Department of Education.
“I am drawn to Bulgaria not only for its rich and diverse archeological history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural landscapes, but also for the chance to engage with and learn from the complexities of its brain drain as a teaching assistant,” Hemmins says. “I ultimately hope to someday use that knowledge to return to Mississippi and work to make my home state a place where people want to stay.”
Eliza Holmes ’24 will undertake a Fulbright English teaching assistantship at Athens College in Greece. Currently completing a master’s degree in English education at Harvard, Holmes was an English major, member of the Sheba Dance Troupe, a Viva Hardigg Outdoors Club hiking leader, and secretary of Sexual Assault Peer Ally group.
“The Greece ETA program aligns perfectly with my educational passions and my desire to engage deeply with both my students and the local community,” Holmes says.
Gary Jiang ’25 will do his Fulbright in Austria. A math and studio art double major, with a minor in German studies, Jiang received the Charles Dwight Lahr Scholarship for excellence in mathematics and was a member of the men’s club volleyball team.
“The Fulbright program provides a unique platform to integrate my passion for teaching, commitment to cultural engagement, and dedication to advancing mathematical research, laying the groundwork for a career that fosters inclusive educational practices and cross-cultural understanding,” Jiang says.
Emilee Kain ’25 will be in Kosovo for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship. An anthropology major with a minor in chemistry, Kain was a WISP intern and mentor, a Pathways to Medicine Scholar, a Dickey Center Global Health Fellow, and the training director for Dartmouth EMS.
“As an intern at the U.S. Department of State, I saw firsthand the impact of American investment in young nations,” Kain says. “I am inspired to form lifelong relationships and strengthen U.S.-Kosovo ties by doing what I love most—teaching.”
Zara Kiger ’25 has been awarded a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Spain. A biology major with a minor in music, Kiger was an undergraduate research assistant, an EMT volunteer, and a learning fellow for organic chemistry.
“As a future physician serving Spanish-speaking patients from all backgrounds, I am deeply committed to service and language exchange in Spain,” Kiger says.
Nikolina Klinkenberg ’25 was offered a Fulbright award in India but has declined. Klinkenberg is a cognitive science major with a minor in computer science, and was a WISP intern, member of the Native American Program, and recipient of a Leslie Center Student Professional Development Fellowship.
“My passion for bridging the gap between science and spirituality has led me to focus on the innovative work of the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, the first major effort to incorporate science education into Tibetan monastic training,” Klinkenberg says.
Esme Lee ’24 has a Fulbright master’s degree program award at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan to study Chinese language and culture. An Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages major with a minor in translation studies, Lee was an undergraduate research assistant, president of the Dartmouth Student Prison Justice Initiative, an ESL volunteer teacher for senior Chinese immigrants in New York City, and a judicial intern with the New York State Supreme Court.
“For this Fulbright, I seek to experience firsthand the Chinese cultural paradigm I have long studied in translation,” Lee says.
John Moreland ’22 will be a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Germany. A German and music double major, Moreland was a participant in the DREAM program; acted in Rent, playing the role of Angel; and received a Junior Research Scholarship.
“As a German Apprentice Teacher at Dartmouth, I helped students unlock enthusiasm for language in ways traditional learning methods seemed to fall short,” Moreland says, “and I’m thrilled by the prospect of applying the same innovative approach with the ETA program.”
Honor Paine ’20 will do a Fulbright in France. Currently a student at Columbia Medical School, Paine was assistant director of the Dartmouth Ski Patrol and a teaching assistant in biology and French.
“Through my Fulbright grant, I will pursue research with Professor Roman Khonsari at the Université Paris Cité, studying the use of artificial intelligence to predict dysmorphic syndromes in infants using fetal imaging techniques.”
James Quirk ’25 will be a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Switzerland. A computer engineering major with a minor in French, Quirk has been a National Science Foundation Physical AI Design Grantee, an Upper Valley Community Impact Fellow with the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact, an Alpine club ski racer, and a U.S. Chess Federation-rated player since 2012.
“I have transformed from an older sibling into a children’s storyteller, a chess coach, and a teaching assistant, but I have always loved expanding my worldview as a teacher and a learner,” Quirk says. “I wish to participate in Fulbright because of each grantee’s responsibility to uphold both of these roles throughout the program.”
Parker Rabinowitz ’25 received a Fulbright to pursue a graduate degree in polar law at the University of Akureyri in Iceland, but has declined. An environmental studies major with a minor in government, Rabinowitz has been a Dickey Center Arctic Innovation Scholar; a Great Issue Scholar; the Dartmouth Club Water Polo Administration chair, and an intern at the State Department and Treasury department.
Emma Ratchford ’25 will be a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Mozambique. A double major in government and environmental studies with a minor in music, Ratchford was a WISP intern, a Boren Scholarship recipient; a Great Issues Scholar and War and Peace Fellow, and winner of the Sperry Writing Prize.
“When asked why I want to undertake an English teaching assistantship in Mozambique, it is above all because I hope that I can affect at least one student in the way educators have had an impact on me,” Ratchford says. “Spending nine months as an ETA in Mozambique would allow me to facilitate cross-cultural communication between myself, students, and other teachers.”
Jonas Rosenthal ’25 received a Fulbright to pursue a master’s degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. A Middle Eastern Studies major, modified with mathematics, and with a minor in English, Rosenthal received grants from the Leslie Center and the Rockefeller Center, was editor-in-chief of the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern, and a member of the Dartmouth Arabic Club.
“At Hebrew University, I plan on continuing my studies into North African mathematics and its social and cultural relationship to different languages, for different cultural groups, and through different mediums of expression,” Rosenthal says.
Conor Shaheen ’25 will be a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Columbia. A government major, modified with economics, with a minor in Hispanic studies, Shaheen has been a coxswain for the men’s heavyweight crew, a War and Peace Fellow, a Dartmouth College radio host, and the recipient of two undergraduate research assistant grants.
“Growing up in a family with many educators, including a grandmother who taught English as a foreign language, I believe that sharing your language and knowledge with someone is the deepest form of cultural exchange,” Shaheen says.
Nina Sloan ’24 will teach English in Norway through the Fulbright program. A double major in linguistics modified with English and art history, Sloan was recipient of the Department of Art History’s Citizen Award; music director for The Dodecaphonics; a Jewish Learning Fellow for Hillel at Dartmouth; and a peer writing tutor for The Writing Center.
“My decision to pursue an ETA opportunity rests on the professional skills I developed as a university-level writing tutor and my excitement about the writing process,” Sloan says. “Learning a language’s rules—grammar, syntax, vocabulary—is just the beginning of fluency.”
Jayanth Uppaluri ’24 will use the Fulbright to pursue a master’s degree in political science at the University of Leeds in England. A government and music double major, Uppaluri was a recipient of the Rockefeller Memorial Postgraduate Prize for outstanding thesis research; recipient of the Andrew Warden Edson 1925 Memorial Prize; co-president of Access Dartmouth; and ensemble manager for the Coast Jazz Orchestra.
“While both the U.S. and U.K. are similar in language and socioeconomic status, the U.K. has a far better disability welfare program that was slowly eroded during the Conservative governments. I propose researching whether austerity has had any impact on support for disability welfare programs, a topic with great importance to the U.S.,” Uppaluri says.
Sasha Usher ’25 will be an English teaching assistant in Germany through the Fulbright program. A German and music double major, Usher was the recipient of the German Book Award for Exemplary Performance; a member of Dartmouth EMS; president of the Pre-Veterinary Society; and assistant musical director for Subtleties a cappella group.
“I am incredibly interested in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant opportunity in Germany because it would be a wonderful continuation of my current work where I cultivate a supportive environment for my peers,” Usher says.
Gavin Walsh ’24 has accepted a Fulbright U.S. Teaching Assistantship Award in Austria and declined a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Germany. A film and media studies major with a minor in German studies, Walsh was the recipient of two undergraduate research assistant grants; a 2024 valedictorian; recipient of the Rick Angulo World Experience Award for outstanding participation in a Dartmouth abroad program; and received the Gary H. Plotnick Class of 1962 Memorial Prize in Jewish Studies.
“I want to foster international communication and collaboration, making my students dynamic and adaptable learners, accounting for different styles and relying on myself to make necessary adjustments,” Walsh says.
Michelle Wang ’19, Thayer ’19, an engineering sciences major with a minor in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, was offered a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Taiwan, but has declined to pursue another job offer.
Daniel (Danny) Will ’25 has received a Fulbright award to Germany. A biomedical engineering major, Will was a recipient of five undergraduate research award grants, a pitcher on the baseball team, and the co-founder of the nonprofit Teen Vision.
“The goal of my Fulbright research project is to help engineer a new family of bioactive glass, a biomaterial that has potential use in human bone and soft tissue regeneration,” Will says. “This research experience and the opportunity to build professional relationships with scientists in Germany will better prepare me for medical school and my goal of becoming a physician-scientist. Additionally, I hope to develop personal friendships by mentoring Erlangen youth and playing and coaching baseball with the Erlangen White Sox.”
Sarah Williams ’25 will be a Fulbright English teaching assistant in Thailand. An anthropology major, Williams was a SIBs mentor, member of the Dartmouth Gospel Choir, member of the Dartmouth Alliance for Children of Color, and student director of communications for the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact.
“I am dedicated to being an educator who advocates for the needs of our learning community in addition to creating engaging environments that encourage and celebrate curiosity,” Williams says.
Allison Zhuang ’25 has received a Fulbright/Ecole Normale Superieure Paris-Saclay Award Award to pursue a master’s degree in applied mathematics. A math major, modified with computer science, with a minor in philosophy, Zhuang has been a Byrne Scholar, president of the Mental Health Union, founder of the Dartmouth Quantitative Finance Club, and a WISP intern.
“Ultimately, I hope to use the skills, experiences, and perspective gained from this Fulbright to work at the cutting edge of ethical AI,” Zhuang says.
Some other students have also been accepted into programs overseas:
Kevin Farrell ’25 has been awarded a Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst, aka DAAD, scholarship to study economics in Germany. A double major in economics and classical languages and literature, Farrell was the recipient of a research fellowship from the Leslie Center for the Humanities, a Dartmouth Book Arts Letterpress Division winner, and president and equipment manager of the Dartmouth Marching Band.
“Studying in Germany will expose me to new perspectives, especially surrounding the relationship between society, the economy, and the individual,” Farrell says.
Prescott Herzog ’25 is a recipient of a Princeton in Asia Fellowship to partner with the Milken Institute in Singapore. A double major in government and history, Herzog has been a presidential scholar, was the recipient of the Bosworth Award for Excellence in International Affairs, and was president of New Hampshire College Democrats and Dartmouth Democrats.
Kenny Mok ’25 has declined a Fulbright in Taiwan but has accepted a Yenching Scholarship. A history major with a minor in environmental studies, Mok was a Gilman and Obama-Chesky Voyager scholar, founder and president of the Dartmouth Asian Latinx Multicultural Association, and vice president of the Dartmouth Korean Student Association.
“With my background as a Chinese Puerto Rican, I see the potential to foster stronger trilateral relations, paving the way for a more interconnected and globalized future,” Mok says.
