From Montería to the World: Yanilis Romero, a Fulbright teacher who is transforming education in Colombia

There are stories that inspire not only because of what they achieve, but also because of the journey they take to get there. Yanilis Romero's is one of them. Born in Santa Fe, a working-class neighborhood in Montería, she grew up in a family…

Rugby, Culture, and Diplomacy: Fulbright Attends the Inauguration of Sports Academies in La Guajira

On March 24, the Federico Serrano Soto Rugby Stadium in La Guajira was the setting for more than just a game: it marked the beginning of a commitment to peace, protection, and the future of hundreds of Colombian children and adolescents. In…

Fulbright Colombia Welcomes Two New Members to its Board of Director

Fulbright Colombia, as a Binational Commission, has a Board of Directors made up of representatives from both countries — Colombia and the United States —, reflecting the spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding that defines its mission.…

Fulbright Scholarship Leads to the Creation of a Robotics Spin-off in Colombia

An academic experience supported by the Fulbright Program is giving rise to an educational innovation initiative that bridges research, technology, and international collaboration between Colombia and the United States. The project, which stems…

We are now accepting applications for master’s degrees in the United States – Class of 2026

The Fulbright Commission Colombia announces the opening of the J. William Fulbright Program call for applications for Colombian professionals interested in pursuing master's degrees in the United States beginning in the second semester of 2026. Apply The…

Fulbright Commission strengthens binational scientific diplomacy within the framework of Freedom250

The Strategic Networking Breakfast, held on February 23, 2026, at the Palacio de San Carlos, headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consolidated the Fulbright Commission as a key mechanism of scientific diplomacy for strengthening…

First Symposia by Fulbright: held in Cartagena de Indias

On February 19 and 20, the meeting "Challenges and Opportunities for Coastal Cities" was held at the Technological University of Bolívar, thanks to a partnership between the IDEEAS Institute, the Social Group Foundation, the Pontifical Xavierian…

In memoriam: Liliana Angulo Cortés

Fulbright scholar and director of the National Museum of Colombia, Liliana Angulo Cortés, passes away It is with deep sadness that the Colombian cultural sector bids farewell to Liliana Angulo Cortés, visual artist, researcher, cultural…

Symposia by Fulbright tours the country

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fulbright Commission in Colombia (@fulbrightcolombia) As part of the 2026 cohort of Symposia by Fulbright, the first academic meeting of the year arrives in Cartagena: "Challenges…

Colombian Fulbrighter leads research on bilingualism and gaming

Video games and language learning The use of video games as spaces for learning second languages is the central theme of the book Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers: Language as Victory, an academic publication that analyzes…
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