Fulbright Program Fostering Life-Long Scholarship
Holy Cross College encourages their students to look beyond the classroom and turn their sights globally, toward the vast opportunities that the world has to offer after graduation. The revitalized Fulbright Program, now run by Associate Professor of Business Dr. Michael Hartmann, gives students the chance to do so1. By exposing students to this opportunity, Father David Tyson, C.S.C. hopes to produce a Holy Cross Fulbright Scholar during his tenure as President. By fostering and encouraging life-long scholarship, the Fulbright highlights the Scholar Pillar of Holy Cross. Father Tyson can attest to this through his previous involvement with the program during his time as President of the University of Portland. He witnessed the transformative influence of the program and hopes to translate its success to Holy Cross College. “Holy Cross is at a stage of its development that it can look out further and stretch itself academically. Additionally, having a Fulbright scholar and program offers our institution visibility and credibility,” Father Tyson stated. “The Fulbright aligns with Holy Cross’ mission for globalization and academics; so, to not offer the Fulbright program would not only be to miss an opportunity, it would be shortsighted of us.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: History Professor Dr. Angel Cortez previously aided prospective Holy Cross students who expressed interest in the Fulbright program. In the past, one Holy Cross student applied, but did not get offered a spot. 1
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HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Connections | WINTER 2020
