UFIC Celebrates 10 Fulbright Scholar Awards for 2026–2027

The University of Florida International Center (UFIC) is proud to congratulate 10 University of Florida faculty, staff, and students who have been selected for prestigious Fulbright Scholar awards for the 2026–2027 academic year.

These Fulbright recipients will represent the University of Florida across nine countries, advancing research, teaching, academic collaboration, and international engagement while serving as ambassadors of cultural exchange.

The 2026–2027 Fulbright award recipients are:

Dr. Christopher Vincent
Citrus Research and Education Center,
IFAS — Chile

Dr. Tie Liu
Horticultural Sciences,
IFAS — Taiwan

Fatimah Tuggar
School of Art & Art History,
College of the Arts — New Zealand

Dr. Jennifer Fill
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences,
IFAS — Philippines

Dr. Lauren Watine
IFAS — Belize

Monica Lasky
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation,
IFAS (Ph.D. Student) — Brazil

Dr. Albert Ritzhaupt
Educational Technology and Computer Science Education,
College of Education — Vietnam

Mr. Larry DiMatteo
Warrington College of Business — Italy

Dr. Richard Kernaghan
Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Brazil

Dr. Pingchien Neo
International Education Administrators Program,
College of Engineering — Taiwan

The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the United States’ flagship international academic exchange program. Through teaching, research, and professional collaboration, Fulbright participants foster mutual understanding between the United States and communities around the world.

UFIC applauds these outstanding Global Gators for their achievements and their commitment to advancing knowledge, strengthening international partnerships, and promoting global engagement through the Fulbright Program.

Congratulations to all of this year's Fulbright recipients! Their accomplishments reflect UF's continued leadership in international education, research, and global collaboration.

Learn more about the U.S. Fulbright Scholar program opportunities.