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 holds virtual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving
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Fulbright Austria holds virtual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving

Fulbright Austria virtually celebrates its fourth annual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving virtually on 1 December 2020.
Thoughts on the Terrorist Attack
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Thoughts on the Terrorist Attack

Following the terrorist attack in Vienna, we reached out to our 2020–21 USTAs living in and around Vienna to make sure they were safe. One of them, Jacquelyn Olson, also briefly shared her thoughts on the attack with us.
Moving Abroad in a Pandemic
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Moving Abroad in a Pandemic

Getting to one’s host country in the midst of a pandemic is, to put it mildly, no easy task. We asked two members of our 2020–21 cohort, US teaching assistant Allison Gilmore and Austrian teaching assistant Beatrix Schimek, to share their experiences preparing for their time abroad and arriving in their respective host country.
In Conversation about Diversity
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In Conversation about Diversity

Fulbright Austria is looking at ways to turn talk about diversity into action. Join us as the alum-led organizations started by Fulbrighters for Fulbrighters take over our Instagram account and participate in a panel discussion about diversity.
Annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies
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Annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies

Apply now for the Annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies.
Fulbright Austria Turns 70
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Fulbright Austria Turns 70

The executive director and the honorary co-chairs of Fulbright Austria as well as the rector of the University of Innsbruck share video messages to celebrate Fulbright Austria turning 70.
Fulbrighter Elected to Two US Academies
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Fulbrighter Elected to Two US Academies

Read more about Fulbright Austria alum Thomas Henzinger, PhD, and his accomplishments.
Winter Meet & Greet
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Winter Meet & Greet

Attendees spent the evening socializing with the various generations within the Fulbright Austria community.
TU Ball 2020
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TU Ball 2020

Fulbright Austria program participants dressed up and got down on the dance floor at the TU Ball 2020.
2019: A Year in Review
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2019: A Year in Review

2019 has been full of excitement for everyone at Fulbright Austria! Scroll through our timeline to see highlights from the last twelve months.
2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving
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2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving

Fulbright Austria celebrated its third annual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving event and is #fullofthanks for the nice turnout and generous donations.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria

Fulbright Austria discussed the future of the Fulbright Program and EducationUSA in Austria with representatives from the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Fulbright Austria attends EducationUSA sub-regional workshop
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Fulbright Austria attends EducationUSA sub-regional workshop

Over twenty advisers from eighteen countries came together at the 2019 sub-regional workshop for new EducationUSA advisers in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from September 3 to 5.
European Fulbright Diversity Initiative: Susanne Hamscha Becomes Project Coordinator
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European Fulbright Diversity Initiative: Susanne Hamscha Becomes Project Coordinator

Fulbright Austria is pleased that Susanne Hamscha (US/Austrian scholar program officer) will be taking the lead on the European Fulbright Diversity Initiative project and coordinating the implementation phase together with diversity liaison Courtney Moffett-Bateau.
Editorial

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.