Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is celebrating the achievements of several recent alumni who have been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Award for the 2026-27 academic year. These awards, backed by the U.S. Department of State, provide unique opportunities for international research and teaching in over 150 countries. This honor is granted only to a select group of individuals following a highly competitive selection process.
“These Fulbright Student grantees exemplify the power of fully embracing the CMU experience,” stated Richelle Bernazzoli, director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development. According to Bernazzoli, the awardees are set to make significant contributions globally through their experiences and skills acquired at CMU.
CMU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and international engagement is evident as it stands as a top Fulbright producing institution for the third time in four years, with 148 recipients since the program’s inception.
Aileigh Corbett
Aileigh Corbett, a recent graduate from the Department of Biological Sciences, hails from Newark, Delaware. Her engagement at CMU extended beyond academics as she played a crucial role in the CMU EMS team, enhancing her leadership and communication skills.
Corbett’s international exposure, including her significant experience teaching English in Tanzania, influenced her decision to apply for the Fulbright grant. She will continue her passion for education as an English teaching assistant in Thailand, aiming to empower students through language learning.
Kimberly Hoang
Kimberly Hoang, an alumna of CMU’s interdisciplinary Neuroscience program, utilized her skills in education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her dedication to teaching is coupled with a desire to reconnect with her Vietnamese roots, as she prepares to teach English in Vietnam through the Fulbright Program.
Hoang credits her success to mentors like Jason D’Antonio and Richelle Bernazzoli for guiding her in pursuing her aspirations of becoming a physician who truly understands the community she serves.
Keenan Norton
Keenan Norton graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, along with majors in environmental and sustainability studies and Hispanic studies. His focus on water quality has led him to Ecuador, where his Fulbright research will address challenges related to industrial mining.
Norton aims to explore innovative water treatment technologies to enhance community resilience, a goal that aligns with his past academic and extracurricular endeavors.
Jeanie Xu
Jeanie Xu, a 2023 graduate in mechanical engineering, will be heading to Taiwan as an English teaching assistant. Xu views the Fulbright as a platform for contributing to education while exploring diverse opportunities beyond her field of study.
She anticipates this experience will enrich her personal and professional journey by allowing her to connect with under-resourced communities and share her Asian American identity.
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