Bard College Named a Top Producer of Fulbright US Students for 2025–26
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.—Bard College is proud to be included on the list of US colleges and universities that produced the most 2025–26 Fulbright US Students. Each year, the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces the top producing institutions for the Fulbright Program, the US government’s flagship international educational exchange program. The Chronicle of Higher Education publishes the lists annually.Four graduates from Bard received Fulbright US Student awards for the academic year 2025–26. Maia Cluver ’22, a joint Art History and Visual Culture and Human Rights major, is currently living in Jordan as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA). Cecilia Giancola ’25, who majored in Historical Studies, received a Fulbright independent study-research scholarship to India. Oskar Pezalla-Granlund ’24, an Art History and Visual Culture major, was selected for a study-research grant to Spain. Additionally, Grace Molinaro ’24, a 2024 Middle Eastern Studies and Cello Performance major at Bard College and Conservatory, received a Fulbright scholarship to study Modern Standard Arabic in Egypt.
“We are thrilled that Bard has once again been announced as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution, as we believe that such a distinction is a testament to the intellect and ambition of our students and the strength and support of our faculty and staff,” said Molly Freitas, associate dean of studies and Fulbright advisor at Bard. “Thank you to our community members who made this distinction—and many others—possible.”
Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the US Government. Participating governments and partner institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program.
Fulbright Alumni work to make a positive impact on their communities, sectors, and the world and have included 44 heads of state or government, 63 Nobel Laureates, 93 Pulitzer Prize winners, 83 MacArthur Fellows, and countless leaders in all sectors and industries across the United States and around the world.
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About the Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program, established in 1946, is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program. Each year, it provides opportunities for exceptional Americans and participants from 160 countries and locations to study, teach, and conduct research abroad, advancing knowledge, science, and industry through international exchange and collaboration. Fulbright Alumni achieve distinction and are recognized as leaders in government, business, science, technology, research, education, and the arts. For more information visit fulbrightprogram.org.
The Fulbright Program, established in 1946, is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program. Each year, it provides opportunities for exceptional Americans and participants from 160 countries and locations to study, teach, and conduct research abroad, advancing knowledge, science, and industry through international exchange and collaboration. Fulbright Alumni achieve distinction and are recognized as leaders in government, business, science, technology, research, education, and the arts. For more information visit fulbrightprogram.org.
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About Bard College
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place and Massena properties, Bard’s campus consists of more than 1,200 parklike acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; advanced degrees through 13 graduate programs; nine early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal arts education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place and Massena properties, Bard’s campus consists of more than 1,200 parklike acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs; advanced degrees through 13 graduate programs; nine early colleges; and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal arts education. The undergraduate program at the main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
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Website: https://fulbrightprogram.org/fulbright-top-producing-institutions/
This event was last updated on 02-03-2026
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