UNA undergrad is college’s 15th Fulbright recipient since 2017

FLORENCE – James Wiegmann of Huntsville, a foreign languages major at the University of North  Alabama, has been named a U.S. student Fulbright recipient by the U.S. State Department and Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. He is UNA’s 15 th recipient since 2017.

“These students are exceptional among our already dedicated student population,” said UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts. “Their success is UNA’s success, and Dr. Matt Price has been a  champion of theirs and all of our premier award-winning students as they embrace their careers and goals which have been made even more attainable through their Fulbright experiences.”

Wiegmann will be studying in Germany, teaching English and participating in cultural experiences. He said UNA and Fulbright are helping  prepare him for his future…

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