The unknown universal truth: An interview with William Franke

Watch an interview with 2006–07 US Fulbright scholar William Franke.

US Fulbright orientation 2026

Take a look through photos from our orientation for incoming US Fulbright students and scholars.

Austrian-American FriendshipFest 2026

Take a look at our first-ever Austrian-American FriendshipFest 2026!

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Fulbright Austria continues the alum chat webinar series in 2022
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Fulbright Austria continues the alum chat webinar series in 2022

Read about our upcoming alum chats and the new format our alum chats will follow.
Serve on the 2022 Fulbright Austria Alum Advisory Panel
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Serve on the 2022 Fulbright Austria Alum Advisory Panel

Learn more about joining the panel and giving back to the Fulbright Austria community.
Editorial: So this is 2022—Welcome to a year full of opportunities
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Editorial: So this is 2022—Welcome to a year full of opportunities

Executive director Hermann Agis reviews 2021, looks ahead to 2022, and welcomes new and renewed partnerships.
A Year in Review: 2021
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A Year in Review: 2021

We hope you enjoy our timeline featuring Fulbright Austria's activities and events in 2021.
75 Years of Fulbright: Connecting a Complex and Changing World
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75 Years of Fulbright: Connecting a Complex and Changing World

GivingTuesday marks a unique day—both for the Fulbright Program and as an annual tradition for Fulbright Austria.
2021 Fulbright Prize in American Studies
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2021 Fulbright Prize in American Studies

Read more about this year's winner, Markus Schwarz.
Editorial: Full of community—An October message
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Editorial: Full of community—An October message

After the start of a new program year, our executive director, Hermann Agis, welcomes the new US program participants and the returning Austrian Fulbrighters and gives an outlook on the 2021–22 program year.
Introducing our 2021–22 Fulbright-Schuman grantees
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Introducing our 2021–22 Fulbright-Schuman grantees

Read more about our four Fulbright-Schuman grantees and their projects.
New employee: Katharina Hütthaler
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New employee: Katharina Hütthaler

Meet Katharina Hütthaler, Fulbright Austria's newest team member!
Editorial: 75 years full of impact—Connecting people and institutions in an ever-changing world
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Editorial: 75 years full of impact—Connecting people and institutions in an ever-changing world

Fulbright Austria executive director Hermann Agis talks about the 75th anniversary of the global Fulbright Program and 75 years full of international impact.
A cultural ambassador beyond the grant year
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A cultural ambassador beyond the grant year

Serving as an informal cultural ambassador is an integral part of the Fulbright experience, and for many, that ambassadorial work continues long past the end of the program year. In this article, 2018–19 US Fulbright student Theodora Nestorova discusses the impact her Fulbright had on her and what it has inspired her to do beyond her year in Vienna.
The beauty of language: discovering new words and dialects abroad
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The beauty of language: discovering new words and dialects abroad

Even when we learn a language fluently, we're often confronted with unexpected challenges when speaking the language abroad—particularly when the variation of the language differs from what we've learned. We asked 2019–20 Austrian foreign language teaching assistant (FLTA) Julia Höfferer and 2020–21 US teaching assistant (USTA) to discuss their experience with language in each other's home country. Additionally, 2020–21 USTAs Kaitlin Young and John Howard share their thoughts on learning Austrian dialects.
70th-anniversary recap
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70th-anniversary recap

Fulbright Austria finally turned 70! A look back at “70 years of bright minds.”
Editorial: Summer—Let’s talk about cultural ambassadorship
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Editorial: Summer—Let’s talk about cultural ambassadorship

Fulbright Austria executive director Hermann Agis talks about our program participants’ role as cultural ambassadors in the US and Austria.
A family full of Fulbright
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A family full of Fulbright

Within our community, three of our alums are connected not just through Fulbright Austria, but also by blood. What inspired three members of the Hellenbrand family to come to Austria? Find out in this article!
An FLTA's experience in the pandemic: teaching online and in person
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An FLTA's experience in the pandemic: teaching online and in person

The 2020–21 program year was unique in many ways. For FLTA Helene Knabl, pandemic-related measures resulted in a hybrid Fulbright experience that saw her teaching online and in person.
The interviewer's perspective
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The interviewer's perspective

What do interviewers who have themselves had a Fulbright grant look for during interviews with potential Austrian Fulbright students? Three alums who sat on the Austrian Fulbright Student Program interview panels share their thoughts on how their Fulbright experience informs their assessment of candidates and what traits future Fulbrighters should have.
Editorial: 70 years of bright minds. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Fulbright Austria’s first academic exchange
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Editorial: 70 years of bright minds. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Fulbright Austria’s first academic exchange

Executive director Hermann Agis shares some words on the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the first academic exchange.
Interview with Nick Cullather
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Interview with Nick Cullather

Read our brief interview with 2020–21 US Fulbright scholar Nick Cullather.
New Alum Advisory Panel Members
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New Alum Advisory Panel Members

Please join us in welcoming nine new and three returning Alum Advisory Panel members.
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Editorial: 80 years of the global Fulbright Program

7 October 2026

Executive director Hermann Agis reflects on the global Fulbright Program’s 80th anniversary, the enduring value of international exchange, and the ways in which service and civic engagement extend Fulbright’s impact far beyond the grant period.