Fulbright-Albright Anniversary Event
Fulbright Israel was delighted to co-host a special anniversary event with the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in early February. The event celebrated 70 years of Fulbright Israel, 125 years of the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, and 250 years of the United States of America.
The full-day event was held at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem and was attended by scholars from diverse institutions, research focuses and generations, seeing a 50-year span of Fulbright Israel alumni, including those from 1976 to the current fellows in 2026! The event displayed an exciting variety of conversations, research presentations and addresses, highlighting the significant contributions of American and Israeli scholars to archaeology and the premodern world. It was an honor for the attendees to be joined by the Honorable Mike Huckabee, United States Ambassador to Israel, who opened the reception, speaking warmly of the Fulbright program and his deep admiration of the field.
Israeli Fellows attend workshop in Washington
For the third consecutive year, Fulbright Israel participated in the National Geographic Storytellers Collective Workshop in Washington, D.C., bringing together the 2025–2026 Fulbright Israel fellows who are teaching, studying, and conducting research across the United States. Over the course of the two-day workshop, led by National Geographic explorers, fellows developed impactful storytelling skills by crafting and presenting narratives designed to resonate with a wide range of audiences.
The program culminated in each fellow delivering a two-minute presentation, paired with compelling visuals, to showcase their research and personal stories. These skills will strengthen their ability to communicate scientific and academic work to a wide range of audiences throughout their grants and future careers.
Each presentation was supported by personalized feedback, and dynamic peer interaction fostered a collaborative learning environment, leaving participants confident in their ability to use storytelling to make a lasting impact.
Photos by Rolf Sjogren
U.S. Fulbright fellows in Israel the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
U.S. Fulbright fellows in Israel recently explored the vibrant world of Israeli art during a guided visit to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
Through the exhibitions Year Zero and the museum’s permanent Israeli art collection, fellows engaged with a wide range of themes, artistic mediums, and decades of Israeli creativity. The tour highlighted how Israeli art has evolved over time, drawing connections between historical and contemporary works while offering new perspectives on identity, culture, memory, and society in Israel.