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Newly Minted Alumni All Set to Make a Difference

This quarter saw the end of the academic year and, thus, many heartwarming graduation stories. As Pakistani Fulbrighters in the United States donned their graduation robes, we celebrated their achievements in spirit. Here is what some fresh graduates had to say: Amna Shamshad Fulbrighter Amna Shamshad didn’t just graduate from ...
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Alumni Conferred with Prestigious Civil Awards on Pakistan Day

On March 23, ten of our esteemed alumni bagged prestigious civil awards for their contributions to the country. Here’s more about them:  Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Dr. Akhtar was awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Order of Excellence) in recognition of her outstanding service to Pakistan’s economic sector. She is a development economist and ...
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Pakistani Student Meets VP Kamala Harris

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) grantee Momina Khan met Kamala Harris, vice president of the United States, at an event in February on the campus of South Carolina State University (SCSU), an acclaimed historically black university. Khan was invited to the vice president’s campaign stop at SCSU to share her ...
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USEFP Launches New Season of Fulbright Women Podcast

This quarter saw the launch of the Fulbright Women Podcast’s third season. Premiering on Facebook and Youtube every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 PM sharp, this cycle will feature 20 inspirational alumni from diverse fields. Each episode will take us on a particular alum’s journey and their reasons for applying ...
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Women Breaking Barriers and Paving the Way Forward

For Women’s History Month, we cast the spotlight on some spectacular women who are not just assets to our thriving alumni community but to the country at large. Here’s more about them in their own words: Zara Zahid Fulbrighter Zara Zahid graduated from the Harris School of Public Policy at ...
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