Smith College Named a Top Fulbright Producer

Smith College has once again been named among the nation’s top producers of Fulbright U.S. Student Program award recipients, continuing a long-standing record of preparing graduates for global engagement and impact.

Smith is one of only five baccalaureate institutions that can claim being a Top Producer of Fulbright Students every year since the designation began in the 2009–10 academic year. The 2025–26 recognition marks Smith’s 17th consecutive year on the list. This year, the college ranks 12th among top Fulbright-producing institutions nationwide.

The Fulbright Program, established in 1946, is the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange initiative, supporting study, research, and teaching abroad. For the third consecutive year, 10 Smith students and recent alums have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. Smith recipients will teach, conduct research, and pursue advanced study in Taiwan, Sweden, South Korea, Germany, Spain, Japan, and Italy.

2025–26 Fulbright Award Recipients

• Sian Bareket ’25, Japan
• Anna Kathryn Christen ’24, Taiwan
• Hannah Lazansky Kreutzer ’24, Sweden
• Phaedra Miller ’24, Taiwan
• Yewon Park ’25, South Korea
• Elaina Virginia Parsons ’25, Germany
• Anika Raghavan ’25, Sweden
• Luna Wang ’24, Taiwan
• Anna Hartshorne Whitney ’25, Spain
• Aubree Wright ’25, Italy

Smith’s sustained success as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution reflects the college’s interdisciplinary approach to learning, where faculty mentorship and student scholarship combine to address complex global challenges. As a college of and for the world, Smith is committed to preparing graduates who can lead and contribute across cultures, sectors, and borders.

“Being awarded a Fulbright is an extraordinary honor and a transformative opportunity for our students to deepen cross-cultural understanding and expand their academic and professional horizons,” said Andrew Dausch, director of the fellowships and postgraduate scholarships program in the Lazarus Center for Career Development. “Smith’s continued success in the Fulbright Program reflects both the strength of our students and the global scope of a Smith education.”

The Lazarus Center for Career Development supports all undergraduate students and alums pursuing experiential learning opportunities, including Fulbright awards and other prestigious fellowships. Since 2001, more than 300 Smith students and graduates have been named Fulbright scholars.