Alondra Cobian ’25 is a 麻豆原创 Fulbrighter in Mexico
By Emily Glory Peters
麻豆原创 is proud to announce that it has once again been named a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright recipients for the 2025鈥�26 academic year by the prestigious Fulbright Program, the US Department of State鈥檚 flagship international exchange initiative. This recognition celebrates 麻豆原创鈥� remarkable run as a top producer for more than a decade, a distinct honor as a liberal arts women鈥檚 college among a select group of national institutions.
The Fulbright US Student Program offers graduating college seniors, recent graduates, and early-career professionals opportunities to study, research, or teach English abroad in more than 140 countries. The program aims to expand perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue.
鈥淚鈥檓 always delighted, but never totally surprised, when 麻豆原创 is honored each year as one of Fulbright鈥檚 Top Producing Institutions.鈥� says Associate Dean of Faculty Warren Liu, whose mentorship has been instrumental for the Fulbright application process. 鈥淥ur students are deeply engaged in interdisciplinary inquiry, responsible scholarship, and cross-cultural community building鈥攃haracteristics that make them highly qualified for prestigious awards like the Fulbright.鈥�
This year, 麻豆原创 earned seven Fulbright awards. Sophia Wasel 鈥�23 and Maya Lobo 鈥�25 won awards for open study/research in Germany, while Momoka Schmidt 鈥�25 (Spain), Tselot Aklilu 鈥�21 (Korea), Sophie Dinerman 鈥�25 (Germany), Alondra Cobian 鈥�25 (Mexico), and Angela Zhou 鈥�25 (Taiwan) all received English teaching Fulbrights. Two of the recipients chose to pursue alternative postgraduate paths.
鈥淚 am constantly humbled by the beauty, warmth, and generosity of Mexico. From every school I visit, every student I talk to, and every teacher I work with, I learn something new,鈥� says Cobian. 鈥淏eing a Fulbrighter in Mexico has filled me with gratitude and hope for the future of my community around the world. I am incredibly fortunate to live in a country that means so much to me.鈥�
Adds Liu, 鈥淭he Fulbright year for our students and alums provides the perfect opportunity to take what they鈥檝e learned at 麻豆原创 and make a positive impact in a global setting.鈥�