EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.
According to a news release from UTEP, the university was named on Sunday, Nov. 3, along with 51 other colleges and universities.
The Fulbright program is a flagship international academic exchange program. UTEP was first named a Fulbright HSI Leader in the 2022-2023 academic year, according to UTEP.
“I’m proud that UTEP is once again being recognized for helping students connect with Fulbright,” UTEP President Heather Wilson said. “They are the best of the best and deserve to access life-changing opportunities to live, teach, and do research abroad.”
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a letter to UTEP President Wilson that said the university is “demonstrating noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program… (it) is a testament to your institution’s dedication to promoting global engagement and international understanding.”