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Home Grants for U.S. Citizens U.S. Grantees 2025-2026

U.S. Grantees 2025-2026

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

1. Erika Elizabeth Baldt

Home University: Rowan College at Burlington County, NJ
Host University: University of Bucharest
Field: Literature
Grant period: February – June 2026

2. John Paul Burgess

Home University: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Host University: “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu
Field: Religious Studies
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

3. Irene Yin-Fun Chan

Home University: University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Host University: University of Art and Design of Cluj-Napoca
Field: Arts
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

4. Jennifer Lynn Gauthier

Home University: Randolph College, VA
Host University: Transilvania University of Brașov
Field: Communications
Grant period: October 2025– January 2026

5. Michael Scott Jones

Home University: Liberty University
Host University: “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu
Field: Philosophy
Grant period: February – June 2026

6. Kevin John Lawrence

Home University: University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Host University: “Gheorghe Dima” National Music Academy, Cluj-Napoca
Field: Music
Grant period: March – June 2026

7. Camelia Ileana Lenart

Home University: SUNY at Albany, NY
Host University: University of Bucharest
Field: History
Grant period: February – June 2026

8. Julie Erin Leventhal

Home University: University of North Texas
Host University: West University of Timisoara
Field: Psychology
Grant period: February – June 2026

9. Seyed Mahmoud Mehdian
Fulbright-Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai Award

Home University: University of Michigan-Flint
Host University: Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Field: Accounting/Finance
Grant period: February – June 2026

10. George Miaoulis Jr.

Home University: Retired Professor
Host University: “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Field: Health Policy and Management
Grant period: October 2025 – January 2026

11. Marian Muste

Fulbright-Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai Award
Home University: University of Iowa
Host University: Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Field: Environmental Sciences
Grant period: February – June 2026

12. Sean M. Reed

Home University: University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Host Institution: HOSPICE Casa Speranței
Field: Nursing
Grant period: October 2025 – January 2026

13. Steve A. Varela

Home University: Holy Cross College, IN
Host University: Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Field: Business Administration
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

14. Sarah Melissa Witiak

Home University: Virginia State University
Host University: Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Field: Biology
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program - Renewals from 2024-2025

15. Matthew Myers

Home University: independent scholar
Host University: West University of Timișoara
Field: Film/Cinema Studies
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

1. Raluca Alexandrescu

Home University: University of Denver, CO
Host University: Romanian-American University of Bucharest
Field: Business
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

2. Rylee Fay Bordwick

Home University: Lafayette College, PA
Host University: North University Center in Baia Mare
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

3. Isaura Bozu

Home University: Central Connecticut State University
Host University: “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

4. Amelia Harrington

Home University: University of South Dakota, SD
Host University: West University of Timișoara
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

5. Nicholas Andrew Ivan

Home University: Indiana University-Bloomington, IN
Host University: “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Bucharest
Field: Virology
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

6. Marina Robin Marcus

Home University: Occidental College, CA
Host University: University of Craiova
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

7. Paris Mercurio

Home University: Oberlin College, OH
Host University: Ovidius University of Constanța
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

8. David Lawrence Miller

Home University: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL
Host University: “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

9. Rebecca Patachi

Home University: Binghamton University, NY
Host University: University of Bucharest
Field: Psychology
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

10. Reana Radu

Home University: Emory University, GA
Host University: “Vasile Goldiș” Western University of Arad
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

11. Elyse Lauren Reed

Home University: Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
Host University: University of Oradea
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

12. Jessica Reisch

Home University: School of Visual Arts, NY
Host University: West University of Timișoara
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

13. Anca Roncea

Home University: Washington University in St Louis, MO
Host University: University of Bucharest
Field: Literature
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

14. Ferenc Nicolae Somogyi

Home University: Princeton University, NJ
Host University: Romanian Institute for Research on National Minorities, Cluj-Napoca
Field: Anthropology
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

15. Keshawn Dwight Young

Home University: Boston University, MA
Host University: “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Renewals from 2024-2025

16. May Hong

Home University: Harvard University, MA
Host University: “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

17. Maria Gabrielle Popa

Home University: Emerson College, MA
Host University: Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

18. Katlin Riley

Home University: University of New Mexico-Main Campus, NM
Host University: Transilvania University of Brașov
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

19. Haley Stevens

Home University: Ball State University, IN
Host University: “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați
Field: English Teaching Assistantship
Grant period: October 2025 – June 2026

Alumni Stories

Romania took hold of my heart in 2015 and since then has consumed my mind and soul. As with any genuine commitment, my relationship with this beautiful, complex country has grown and deepened over time as I have learned of its many tragedies, as well as its many triumphs. I have surrendered myself to Romania. [...] As I continue my Romanian journey, I marvel over the resiliency and fortitude of the people. I am fortunate to have developed close relationships, familial in many ways, with many Romanians. And I am eternally grateful to have been granted a Fulbright and honored to become part of this amazing community.

Theresa L. Burriss
U.S. Fulbright Scholar, 2021-2022

"My greatest wish is that I adequately conveyed to my students how much they taught me — that I learned far more from them than I could have learned from an entire library about Romania. Because of the connections we developed, my students and I are now better able to evaluate the strengths and shortcomings of our own nations, and can better appreciate that we share the same aspirations for justice and human rights, no matter how imperfectly governments have managed so far to implement them. Despite the uncertain futures both our countries currently face, I am left with great hope. I can think of no greater value a Fulbright experience could achieve. România, te iubesc!"

Amy Donnella
U.S. Fulbright Scholar, 2024-2025

"At Harvard, fulfillment came not only from having an incomparable platform for intellectual growth, but also from being part of a nurturing community dedicated to making me feel integrated and heard. [...] I will be forever grateful to Professor Allen, my colleagues at Harvard, and the Fulbright program for making this experience possible."

Andrei Stupu
Fulbright Student Researcher, 2024-2025

"My Fulbright visit at Rutgers has offered amazing opportunities not only to present my work in the area of Human-Animal Interactions to some of the faculties of Rutgers University and SSW students, but also to establish valuable connections for future collaborations."

Alina Rusu
Fulbright Visiting Scholar, 2017-2018

"I brought back enduring connections with colleagues and friends and a resolve to return to reconnect and continue to explore the hidden corners of Romania and maybe find my own special spot in a secluded 'sat.'"

Mary Claire Heffron
U.S. Fulbright Scholar, 2019-2020

"For me, Fulbright came as a challenge for finding new ways of exploring development opportunities in an academic context I had always admired without having the chance to experience it. I started the application journey with little hopes for success, but Fulbright ended up being the most accomplishing program I have ever attended. Looking back, I feel like I can say the Fulbright Program was the period I felt I truly experienced an accelerated personal and professional growth."

Alexandra Cristian-Scupin
Fulbright Visiting Scholar, 2024-2025

"The idea of experiencing one of the best education systems in the world (if not the best) could be quite overwhelming. But soon I realized that this is going to be a unique opportunity to learn as much as possible, to work like never before in my academic life. And I did just that."

Ciprian Crețu
Fulbright Student Researcher, 2019-2020

"My time as a Fulbrighter was about so much more than the research I was honored to work on. It was about building lasting relationships, learning about Romanian culture, and sharing my experiences with friends."

Elizabeth Wiita
U.S. Fulbright Student Researcher, 2019-2020

"There are many different ways in which Fulbright has enriched my life. I participated in classes, workshops, and presentations, applied advanced new methods in my research, and even attended the largest and most important conference on international education in the world. Yet, in retrospect, the aspect that mattered the most was that I encountered an engaged, diverse, and welcoming academic community."

Dana Solonean
Fulbright Student Researcher, 2023-2024

"Although my Fulbright cohort underwent an experience that is (hopefully) unlike any other, I loved my time in Romania and learned so much. I am so grateful to the Fulbright Program and the Romanian Commission for this incredible opportunity that I will remember for the rest of my life."

Claire Hungar
U.S. Fulbright ETA, 2019-2020

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