UND Launches North Dakota Fulbright Chapter to Boost Global Academic Ties

The University of North Dakota (UND) has established the North Dakota Fulbright Chapter to enhance international academic and cultural exchanges. Led by Yee Han Chu, the coordinator for academic support and fellowship opportunities at UND, the chapter aims to connect prospective Fulbright scholars, artists, and researchers in North Dakota with a global network. It is part of the Fulbright Association, which includes 53 chapters across 38 states and several countries, including India and Norway.

Yee Han Chu, a member of the inaugural group of Fulbright Program Advisor mentors, initiated the North Dakota chapter after a panel discussion with University Fulbright alumni during International Education Week. The chapter aims to promote the Fulbright mission of international connections and cultural exchange throughout North Dakota.

The new chapter has received support from other state chapters, highlighting the collaborative nature of the Fulbright community. Michael Dorscher, president of the Minnesota Fulbright State Chapter and a UND alum, invited the North Dakota board members to a forthcoming Fulbright event, demonstrating the support among chapters.

Lavinia Iancu, director and assistant professor of the forensic science program at UND, will lead the North Dakota Fulbright Chapter. Having experienced the benefits of the Fulbright program during her research at Sam Houston State University in 2018, Iancu emphasizes the program's role in promoting academic and cultural development.

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