Connecting People, Connecting Nations: The Fulbright Program and a Fulbrighter in Mongolia

The Fulbright Program was created in 1946, in the aftermath of WWII, as a means of fostering peace and understanding between nations through the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills. It was the vision of Senator J. W. Fulbright who proposed forgoing the debt of foreign countries amassed during the war in return for funding an international educational program between individuals, institutions and future leaders. It is considered one of the most prestigious award programs and operates in 155 counties.  Senator Fulbright was the longest serving chairman in the history of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Given our focus on informed discussions on contemporary issues on international affairs, it was fitting that in 2008, the CCFR partnered with the Central Virginia Chapter of the Fulbright Association to co-sponsor an event with a mutually agreed topic each November. This November, a Fulbright Scholar and President of the Central Virginia…