Fulbright France - Commission franco-américaine

As today is Global Running Day, we are proud to highlight Honor Paine, Fulbright France grantee (2025–2026), who recently ran the Paris Half Marathon in support of the Cure Leukemia Foundation.

A third-year medical student at Columbia University, currently spending the year in Paris at Université Paris Cité as part of her Fulbright experience, Honor shares:

“I was able to run the Paris Semi a few weeks ago in support of the Cure Leukemia Foundation. I am an avid runner and love the community it builds as well as the races. Since coming to Paris, I have joined a strong running community (shoutout KIIN run club!) and was able to train and race with some of my fellow runners in the Semi. It has been a big part of Paris feeling like home, and I am so glad to have been able to use this community and hobby to support such an amazing Foundation with a very personal goal.”

By combining her passion for running with her commitment to a meaningful cause, Honor’s initiative reflects the spirit of engagement and community at the heart of the Fulbright experience.

👏 Congratulations to Honor for this inspiring achievement!

📚 Présentation d’ouvrage à la Commission Fulbright France

🇫🇷 A l’occasion du 250ème anniversaire de l’indépendance des Etats-Unis d’Amériques, nous aurons le plaisir d’accueillir notre alumni Van Ruymbeke pour une rencontre autour de son dernier ouvrage 1776. L’année américaine (Tallandier, 2026).

🎓 Professeur de civilisation et d’histoire des États-Unis à l’Université Paris 8, membre honoraire de l’Institut Universitaire de France et membre de l’American Philosophical Society, Bertrand Van Ruymbeke est spécialiste de la Révolution américaine et de l’Amérique coloniale.

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« Le 4 juillet 1776, treize colonies d’Amérique du Nord se proclament indépendantes de la Grande-Bretagne, donnant naissance à une nation nouvelle : un événement destiné à bouleverser l’équilibre du monde. Ce moment fondateur est le fruit d’une série de choix politiques et stratégiques décidés de part et d’autre de l’Atlantique […] Des enjeux considérables sont au cœur des débats : l’indépendance de treize colonies qui quittent le plus grand empire de l’époque […] Ce livre retrace pas à pas l’enchaînement de ces étapes, de la Boston Tea Party […] à l’arrivée de Benjamin Franklin en France en décembre 1776, en éclairant tout particulièrement les sept mois cruciaux qui mènent à la naissance des États-Unis. »

📅 Lundi 15 juin 2026 – 18h00

📍 Commission franco-américaine Fulbright – Paris 16e

⚠️ Événement ouvert exclusivement aux lauréats et alumni Fulbright France

🔗 Inscription obligatoire : https://lnkd.in/e3AyUtur

On the 22nd of April, the Franco-American Fulbright Commission had the pleasure of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program during a special reception held at the historic Hôtel de Talleyrand.

The evening brought together members of our vibrant Fulbright community including alumni, current grantees, and partners, reflecting the strength and continuity of the program across generations. Among the distinguished guests were also the 23 Executive Directors of Fulbright Commissions across Europe, a living symbol of the transatlantic bond.

We were honored to open the event with remarks by Victoria Roberts (Chief of Staff, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State), Jehan Jones (Cultural Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Paris), and Martine Roussel (Executive Director of Fulbright France).

The celebration also featured a beautiful concert by Fulbright grantee Lily Stern () and Fulbright alumna Natalie Darst Xia (), with a concert program thoughtfully designed by Katya Vaz (). The selected repertoire highlighted composers who have spent time in France, including Philip Glass, himself a Fulbright alumnus, a meaningful tribute to the program’s lasting artistic and cultural impact.

More than an anniversary, this evening was a powerful reminder of what the Fulbright Program represents: a lasting commitment to dialogue, mutual understanding, and the belief that international exchange can build bridges between cultures and shape a more connected world.

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us to mark this important milestone.

🇫🇷 Vendredi 17 avril, nous avons eu le plaisir d’organiser un goûter dans les locaux de notre Commission franco-américaine pour réunir une partie de nos boursiers Fulbright France 🇺🇸

🎓 Un moment convivial et riche en échanges, permettant de se retrouver, de partager leurs expériences et de célébrer leur séjour en France rendu possible grâce au programme Fulbright.

🙌 Merci à eux pour leur engagement et leur contribution au dialogue entre la France et les États-Unis ; nous sommes ravis de les accompagner dans cette aventure et espérons les revoir très vite !

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🇫🇷 On Friday, April 17th, we had the pleasure of hosting a “goûter” at our Franco-American Commission, bringing together some of our Fulbright France grantees 🇺🇸

🎓 A friendly and engaging moment to reconnect, share experiences, and celebrate their time in France made possible through the Fulbright program.

🙌 Thank you to them for their commitment and contribution to the dialogue between France and the United States; we are proud to support them on this journey and hope to see them again very soon!

The Fulbright Program

💻 Fulbright U.S. 🇺🇸 Scholar Opportunities in France 🇫🇷
📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
🕐 At 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM (Eastern Time / UTC -04:00)

🧑‍🏫 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards offer opportunities for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world. 🌎

🛜 Join us for an interactive session dedicated to Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program opportunities in France.

🗣️ Join us to hear directly from the Fulbright Commission in France about their awards and program alumni who will share about their experience.

❓ Fulbright staff at IIE will also share details about the program and the application process while answering your questions live.

➡️ Register here: https://apply.iie.org/portal/office_hours?id=46e14e1b-0e0b-46b7-aea8-3c42fa94c2f4



The Fulbright Program
Institute of International Education (IIE)

🇺🇸 FIEA (Fulbright International Education Administrators) Program 2026 in France - 🇫🇷

The Fulbright IEA 2026 delegation continued its program with a second series of visits and discussions, further exploring the richness and diversity of the French higher education system:

Archives nationales d'outre-mer (ANOM):
• Guided tour of France’s overseas archives and historical collections

Sciences Po Aix:
• Welcome remarks by Alessia Lefebure, Director
• Martine Roussel, Executive Director, Fulbright France
• Jessica Huaracayo, U.S. Consul General in Marseille
Institutional overview and international strategy:
- Alessia Lefebure
- Raphael Liogier, Director of Strategy and International Relations
- Taos Boudine, Head of International Relations
- Emilie Coulon, Academic Coordinator for International Students

Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers:
• Overview of the French engineering education system and international strategy:
- Audrey STEWART, Director of International & European Strategy
- Féthi B. Ouezdou, Director of the Aix Campus
• Innovation and research:
- Roucoules Lionel, Director of Lispen Laboratory
- Esma YAHIA, Associate Professor
- Alex Azaïs, Research Engineer
- Marie Bedel, Associate Professor
• Exchanges with French and American students

EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales (School of Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences):
• Institutional overview:
- Cécile Van den Avenne, Campus Project Manager
- Marie COUTANT, Administrative Head
• Graduate programs:
- Valeria Siniscalchi, Head of Graduate Programs
• Discussions with researchers from the CeRCLEs laboratory

KEDGE Business School:
• Presentations on:
- The French business school model
- KEDGE’s missions and programs
- International and African strategies

👋 After a week of rich exchanges, the delegation now continues its journey to Senegal, with strengthened partnerships, new perspectives, and an expanded professional network.

🙏 Thank you to all partner institutions for contributing to the success of this 2026 Fulbright France IEA seminar!

The Fulbright Program

Mary A. Banks
Dr. John Bannister
Rosalind Dale Ed.D.
DoVeanna Fulton
Theon Gruber Ford
James T. Ham
Cadavious Jones, PhD
Eleanor Kiesel
Torian L. Lee, J.D.
La Tanya Reese Rogers, PhD
Dr. Adrian Rolle

Norfolk State University
Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Howard University
North Carolina Central University
Rust College
Delaware State University
Fisk University
Southern University at New Orleans



Photo 8 & 9 : 📷Communication Campus Arts et Métiers Aix-en-Provence

🇺🇸 FIEA (Fulbright International Education Administrators) Program 2026 in France - 🇫🇷

The delegation of American higher education professionals has begun its week-long program in France, engaging with key actors of the French academic and research ecosystem through a series of discussions, visits, and exchanges.

Opening session:
• Martine Roussel, Executive Director, Fulbright France
• Lisa Bernstein, U.S. Department of State

Panel discussion with Fulbright alumnae:
• Ann Laurie Pierre (Fulbright ETA, Howard University alumna)
• Diva M. (artist and filmmaker, Fulbright alumna)
• Gloria Mogango (oral historian, Fulbright alumna)

Musée d’histoire de Marseille:
• Welcome by Fabrice Denise, Museum Director
• Guided tour with Samia Chabani, Director of Ancrages
• Screening of “Claude McKay: From Harlem to Marseille” and discussion with director Matthieu Verdeil

NGO visit – Le Sel De La Vie:
• Exchange with the team supporting access to healthcare studies for underserved students

Aix-Marseille Université:
• Opening remarks by Jean-François Marchi, Vice President for International Relations
• Jessica Huaracayo, Consul General of the United States in Marseille
• Institutional presentation by Jean-François Marchi
• HBCU presentation by Cadavious Jones, PhD (Rust College)
• Research focus:
Roch Giorgi, Director, ISSPAM
Catherine Atlan, Senior Lecturer, IMAF

Institut Iméra – Institute for Advanced Study:
• Welcome and presentation of interdisciplinary research activities
• Exchanges with resident and international scholars

Reception at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Marseille

🤝 This first part of the Fulbright IEA seminar highlights the diversity of the French higher education landscape and fosters meaningful dialogue between U.S. and French institutions.

👐 Many thanks to all speakers and partner institutions for their warm welcome and insightful exchanges with the 2026 delegation!

The Fulbright Program

Mary A. Banks
Dr. John Bannister
Rosalind Dale Ed.D.
DoVeanna Fulton
Theon Gruber Ford
James T. Ham
Cadavious Jones, PhD
Eleanor Kiesel
Torian L. Lee, J.D.
La Tanya Reese Rogers, PhD
Dr. Adrian Rolle

Norfolk State University
Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Howard University
North Carolina Central University
Rust College
Delaware State University
Fisk University
Southern University at New Orleans

🇺🇸 We were honored to recently welcome Jason Czyz, President of the Institute of International Education (IIE), along with Kari Kuja, at our Franco-American Fulbright Commission.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a leading global organization dedicated to advancing international education and exchange, and notably administers the Fulbright Program worldwide.

This visit provided a valuable opportunity to discuss our shared initiatives and reaffirm the importance of international cooperation in today’s evolving global context.

Each year, Fulbright France supports nearly 160 grantees, actively contributing to strengthening academic, scientific, and cultural ties between France and the United States. The Franco-American Commission is extremely grateful to the IIE team for the strong support they provide to our laureates and programs.

🙏 Many thanks to them for their visit and these meaningful exchanges.