The U.S. Department of State announced today that Fresno State has been designated a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2023, along with 45 other colleges and universities. The announcement took place at the International Plenary Session of the annual conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, held in Chicago.

Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes the strong engagement of select Hispanic-Serving Institutions with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.

“Fresno State takes immense pride in receiving the Fulbright HSI Leader designation. Our commitment to international exchange and global perspective is unwavering,” said Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “This designation provides Fresno State with impressive visibility, which will be crucial in applying for and obtaining significant grants that will further much-needed research in critical areas. Likewise, the program has expanded our university’s horizons while contributing to the richness of our local communities by creating a more interconnected world — right here in our Central Valley!”

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