Go behind the scenes and connect more deeply to Fulbright College and those who are its heart and soul with the Fulbright REVIEW blog, formerly the college’s semi-annual digital magazine.
Read on to meet some of the people who make up our Fulbright Family. We hope you’ll enjoy these first-person stories, Q&A features and more. If you have a great story idea or know someone you’d like us to feature, email us at fulbcomm@uark.edu.
Professor Baptist Appointed Sylvia G. Swartz Endowed Chair for 2025-26 Term
Najja K. Baptist, a professor of political science and director of the African and African American studies program, has been appointed the Sylvia G. Swartz Endowed Chair in Political Science. Baptist's term as the Swartz chair will begin this July, following the...
Influencing the Next Generation of Career Peer Leaders
Xavier Smith knows that seeking career advice can be intimidating for students, but that’s precisely why he launched an innovative new program in the University of Arkansas’ Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences focused on a peer-driven approach to mentorship. His...
Oliver Family Pays It Forward With Scholarship Endowment
A $50,000 gift from University of Arkansas alumnus Chris Oliver and his wife, Ginger, has established the Chris and Ginger Oliver Land of Opportunity Scholarship Endowment. Their contribution will impact students' access to education by addressing critical funding...
