Purchase College, SUNY has been named a Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State”™s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This designation recognizes the noteworthy engagement that selected Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) have achieved with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.”¯
In addition, Purchase College President Milagros “Milly” Peña,”¯Ph.D., has received the Fulbright-Hays/Garcia Robles Research Award for her work studying Latina activists in Mexico and Texas. “As a Fulbright recipient, my international research provided me with a whole new outlook and a deep appreciation which enriched me both professionally and personally,” she said in a statement. “I”™m proud of the work Purchase is doing to ensure that students and faculty have opportunities for globally-focused education and cross-cultural experiences both here on campus and abroad.””¯
