A Tradition of Excellence

Fulbright alumni have achieved distinction in government, science, the arts, business, philanthropy, education, and athletics.

Prominent Fulbright alumni include:

  • Alexander de Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium;
  • John Hope Franklin, noted American historian and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient;
  • Muhammad Yunus, founder, Grameen Bank, and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize recipient;
  • Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Former President of Croatia;
  • Riccardo Giacconi, physicist and 2002 Nobel Laureate;
  • Amar Gopal Bose, founder, Bose Corporation;
  • Renée Fleming, soprano; and
  • Daniel Libeskind, architect.