UA Student from Hartsville Receives U.S. Fulbright Program Award for 2024-2025

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The Fulbright Program has selected 13 University of Alabama students for various awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Among the Fulbright Student Research Award recipients is Jonathan Clayton, of Hartsville, Ind., who will research arsenic's correlation with pressure variations in water distribution systems in cooperation with Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary. Graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from LeTourneau University and with a master's degree in environmental engineering from UA, Jonathan is a third-year doctoral student focusing on water distribution system challenges. He also has a passion for teaching K-12 and university students about environmental engineering and water literacy.

Fulbright is the most prestigious United States international exchange program, offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals. The Fulbright Award of the U.S. Department of State offers one-year grants for independent study and research, and for English teaching assistantships overseas. The highly competitive program selects approximately 1,500 award recipients from more than 11,000 applicants annually.

"Each year, the talent, determination, and wide-ranging interests of our students continue to both amaze and delight me," said Dr. Teresa Wise, associate provost of international education and global outreach. "I know that all of our Fulbright winners will pursue their interests with a passion and purpose either ignited or nurtured during their time at UA.

I look forward to seeing them build on their UA experiences to advance the Fulbright mission of creating mutual understanding among all peoples of the world. Congratulations to all our winners and alternates."

In February, UA was recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Students for the seventh time in nine years as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA was one of 12 universities in the nation to receive both designations.

Students with an interest in applying for next year's Fulbright program can learn more at international.ua.edu or email [email protected].

** The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state's flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state's largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.