Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is proud to be named as a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025. Each year, this initiative recognizes those HBCUs with exceptional engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program.

"At Clark Atlanta University, our engagement with the Fulbright Program underscores our commitment to preparing scholars for a globalized world," said President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D. "This partnership enriches our academic community by providing invaluable opportunities for our students and faculty to engage in transformative educational experiences abroad. With the support of our dedicated Fulbright Program Adviser and Scholar Liaison, we have witnessed firsthand the profound impact these experiences have on our scholars, enabling them to broaden their horizons, foster international collaboration, and contribute meaningfully to the global discourse."

Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders demonstrate noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants and encourage administrators, faculty, and students at HBCUs to engage with Fulbright on campus. The Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders initiative highlights HBCU alumni and faculty excellence, as well as HBCUs as a destination for international students and scholars.

"This year, Clark Atlanta University proudly receives recognition as a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the first time," Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert, Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs at Clark Atlanta University. "The achievements of our faculty members and students who participated as Fulbright U.S. Scholars in France, Senegal, and South Africa, underscore our commitment to global engagement."

Dr. Gilbert adds, "Our success is supported by our Fulbright Scholar Liaison, Dr. Letoyia Starr-Irving, and Fulbright Program Advisers, Dr. Teri Platt and Dr. Mesfin Bezuneh, whose guidance has been vital in helping our students and faculty navigate the Fulbright application process. Together, we are preparing our scholars for success in a globalized world."

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided nearly 450,000 talented and accomplished students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals, of all backgrounds and in all fields, the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research abroad. Fulbrighters exchange ideas, build people-to-people connections, and work to address complex global challenges. Fulbright is a program of the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program.