Teaching English in Austria: An interview with Josephine Claus

Watch an interview with 2019–20 USTA Josephine Claus.

Thanksgiving 2024: Message from the exeuctive director

In this video, executive director Hermann Agis shares a Thanksgiving message with the Fulbright Austria community.

DEI and the Fulbright Program: An interview with Steve B. Irakoze

Watch an interview with Steve B. Irakoze, who recently took on the position of regional diversity coordinator for Europe and Eurasia.

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An American percussionist in Austria: An interview with Reed Puleo
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An American percussionist in Austria: An interview with Reed Puleo

Watch an interview with 2022–23 US Fulbright student Reed Puleo, who came to Austria to hone his skills as a percussionist.
Theater, opera, and stage design: An interview with Alexander McCargar
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Theater, opera, and stage design: An interview with Alexander McCargar

Watch this interview with 2016–17 combined grantee Alexander McCargar, whose professional and academic career is in stage design and theater history, with a particular focus on opera.
The impact of teaching assistants and the FLTA/USTA connection
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The impact of teaching assistants and the FLTA/USTA connection

Watch an interview with three FLTAs who taught German at Bates and one USTA from Bates who was in their German classes before moving to Austria to teach English.
Becoming a USTA at a later stage in life: An interview with Mike Podgorski
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Becoming a USTA at a later stage in life: An interview with Mike Podgorski

Mike sat down with us to discuss his experience as a USTA who applied to the program later in life.
Rediscovering an exiled Austrian composer
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Rediscovering an exiled Austrian composer

2019–20 US Fulbright student Alexis Rodda talks about where her Fulbright research project has taken her since the end of her grant.
Fulbright Austria shines in New Orleans
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Fulbright Austria shines in New Orleans

Representatives of Fulbright Austria attended the 2024 NAFSA conference and co-hosted a reception with partners from Austria and Germany.
Exploring the Austrian provinces
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Exploring the Austrian provinces

2022–24 USTA Haleigh Drew delves into her journey exploring Austria's provinces and discovering the unique facets of each province.
FOLD Symposium 2024: Recap
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FOLD Symposium 2024: Recap

Watch a video to learn about the 2024 FOLD Symposium, this year held in Linz.
Editorial: Celebrating vibrant opportunities and achievements—a summer message
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Editorial: Celebrating vibrant opportunities and achievements—a summer message

Hermann Agis talks about the summer season, farewells, and Fulbright Austria's exciting community activities.
The queer experience in small-town Austria: An interview and article featuring Kaj Johnson
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The queer experience in small-town Austria: An interview and article featuring Kaj Johnson

2023–24 USTA Kaj Johnson talks about what it was like living in Waidhofen an der Ybbs for the last year in both an article and a video interview.
An art educator's journey: An interview with Vanessa S. Troiano
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An art educator's journey: An interview with Vanessa S. Troiano

Watch an interview with 2008–09 USTA alum Vanessa S. Troiano, who discusses her work as an art educator and the importance of networking at alum events.
Pride presentation at Amerika Haus
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Pride presentation at Amerika Haus

The spotlight was on queer studies at this Pride Month event.
Disability activism for the Deaf community: An interview with Ashod Derandonyan
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Disability activism for the Deaf community: An interview with Ashod Derandonyan

In this interview, Ashod Derandonyan, who will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 FOLD Symposium, discusses his experience as a Deaf activist and as the recipient of a Fulbright grant from Fulbright Bulgaria.
Call for applications for the 2025 FOLD Symposium
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Call for applications for the 2025 FOLD Symposium

We’re currently accepting proposals from Fulbright Austria alums for the 2025 FOLD Symposium!
SummerFest 2024: Recap
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SummerFest 2024: Recap

Fulbright Austria’s fifth annual SummerFest took place on 23 May 2024 in Vienna in the Grand Library at Billrothhaus.
Fulbright-Mach Awards for Doctoral Candidates: An interview with Henry Blood
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Fulbright-Mach Awards for Doctoral Candidates: An interview with Henry Blood

We sat down with 2023–24 US Fulbright student Henry Blood to talk about his experience in general and about why he applied for the specific grant he received.
USTA going-away Heuriger 2024: Recap
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USTA going-away Heuriger 2024: Recap

Watch a video recap about this year's event celebrating the end of the USTAs' year in the Austrian classroom.
Researching Hoffa fat pads in NYC: An interview with Mario Rothbauer
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Researching Hoffa fat pads in NYC: An interview with Mario Rothbauer

Watch an interview with 2022–23 Austrian Fulbright scholar Mario Rothbauer and learn more about his research project and experience in the US.
Disability activism in the Austrian academic landscape: An interview with Barbara Levc
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Disability activism in the Austrian academic landscape: An interview with Barbara Levc

Bailey Fernandez, the organizer of the 2024 FOLD Symposium, interviews Barbara Levc, a keynote speaker at this year's event.
Fulbright Seminar in American Studies 2024: Recap
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Fulbright Seminar in American Studies 2024: Recap

Take a look at this year's annual event, which brought together the current US cohort and the outgoing Austrian cohort.
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Editorial: Welcoming new faces—A harmonious fall

3 October 2024

As we start the new program year, our executive director, Hermann Agis, warmly welcomes the incoming US and returning Austrian program participants and provides an overview of what the 2024–25 program year has to offer.