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Bring your ideas to life at Fulbright’s Makerspace Bootcamp
June 28, 2021
Fulbright University Vietnam’s Makerspace Bootcamp is a full-tuition scholarship training program open for 20 motivated and innovative high school students across Vietnam. It does not matter if you are a “Makerspace novice” or an experienced maker. Joining this 1.5-day bootcamp, you will be working with peer mentors and experienced experts from Fulbright University Vietnam to learn […]
A pivotal discussion about the Vietnamese film industry
June 25, 2021
Last week, Fulbright University Vietnam invited famous Vietnamese moviemakers to an intimate virtual fireside chat, where they shared enlightening insights about their work. Industry veterans including directors Charlie Nguyen, Phan Dang Di, Phan Gia Nhat Linh, and film producer Tran Bich Ngoc were joined by Amazon’s Head of U.S. film acquisitions Dan Truong for a […]
The entrusted bricks
June 18, 2021
It was the mid-90s. After many external affairs efforts, Fulbright Economics Teaching Program (FETP) was finally able to secure a teaching facility inside the Institute of Economics Research Ho Chi Minh City, in an alley on Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3. A small old building block was renovated to become FETP’s first campus. The […]
YSEALI Academy Hosts First Information Session for Second Seminar
June 16, 2021
Info session – YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam’s Digital Transformation Challenges and Opportunities is the first webinar for prospective applicants who are interested in learning more about the Digital Transformation Challenges and Opportunities in Post-COVID-19 Seminar. Throughout this information session, YSEALI Academy’s leaders and faculty will introduce to interested applicants the curriculum, the application […]
YSEALI Academy Announced the Launch of Technology and Innovation Seminar
June 14, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam— The YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) officially announced the launch of its second seminar in 2021. The seminar is under the theme of Technology and Innovation and will focus on Digital Transformation Challenges and Opportunities in Post-COVID-19. The application period is now open until July 15, 2021. Launched […]
Fulbright University Vietnam and VIETSEEDS Foundation announce new NP-Family scholarship for incoming student
June 7, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam– With alignment in the mission to grow Vietnamese talents to become future change-makers, Fulbright and VietSeeds Foundation are honored to announce the creation of the Nguyễn-Phương Family Scholarship, (“NP Family Scholarship) which will award one (01) full tuition scholarship to incoming students for every academic year, starting Fall 2021. This […]
“Will AI take over human creativity?” – Amazon’s Head of US movie acquisitions on the future of film
June 1, 2021
A veteran of studio finance, business development, and acquisitions, Mr. Dan Truong is the Head of U.S. movie acquisitions at Amazon, the world’s biggest e-commerce corporation. Prior to his current role, Dan worked at two media distribution companies – The Orchard and Focus Features, before becoming the Head of Independent Film Acquisitions at Prime Video […]
Friends of Fulbright University Vietnam: May 2021
May 31, 2021
Read the full newsletter HERE Dear precious friends of Fulbright, May comes riffled with the fourth wave of Covid-19 in Vietnam, where the new variants are spreading faster than ever before. As though we have all braced ourselves to face a world of VUCA, feelings of worries and anxieties are still inevitable. However, difficulties and […]
Open for Application: Master of Public Policy Program 2023 (MPP2023)
May 30, 2021
Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (Fulbright University Vietnam) has opened the applications for Master of Public Policy program of 2021-2023 (MPP2023). This year, the MPP2023 program will provide scholarship packages for various groups of applicants granted by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State. *For Policy Analysis concentration: […]
Pursuing Master of Public Policy at Fulbright: the value of academic investment
May 30, 2021
The two options for Master of Public Policy program at Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management – Policy Analysis and Leadership & Management – are designed to meet various needs of the students regarding the schedule, scholarship, and financial status. However, the two concentrations have one thing in common: the academic rigor that pushes […]
An exhausted growth engine and soft spots in implementation mechanism undercutting HCMC growth
May 30, 2021
Dr. Vu Thanh Tu Anh believed many underlying problems with HCMC’s growth model have been identified for decades; however, the absence of an effective implementation mechanism is causing the city to lose its growth traction. In a recent conference hosted by HCMC People’s Committee to formulate development strategies for the city from 2021-2030, academic think-tanks […]
Le 17e Parallele: La Guerre Du Peuple – the Vietnam War through a cinematic lens
May 30, 2021
Le 17e Parallel: La Guerre Du Peuple directed by Joris Ivens (a veteran Dutch documentary filmmaker) was introduced in the framework of Vietnamese studies at Fulbright this Spring semester. Director Nguyen Thi Xuan Phuong, a witness, a crew member of the documentary, has come for an open discussion with Fulbright students and the close-knitted community. […]
“Se se chu” at Fulbright: Connecting resonant souls through poetry
May 30, 2021
Initiated in 2019 by director Nguyen Hoang Diep, “Se sẽ chứ” is a series of events held in April every year to honor the poetic life and literary heritage of Luu Quang Vu and Xuan Quynh, two of the most influential authors on the modern Vietnamese poetry scene. This year, for the first time, “Se […]
Fulbright announces the TPBank STEM and Community Change-Maker scholarships
May 30, 2021
Fulbright University Vietnam (Fulbright) is delighted to announce two new scholarship programs that will broaden Fulbright’s mission to support our current student’s development toward being independent scholars. The scholarships, effective immediately, will be funded by TPBank and Temasek International. They will be awarded to selected students as grants to support projects demonstrating a high level […]
Meritocracy and the Key to Good Governance
May 26, 2021
In late 2020, several Vietnamese civil servants were discovered among over 600 individuals accused in a scandal in which a Hanoi university, Dong Do University, had been issuing fake degrees. Some used the degrees to apply for postgraduate education or to defend their doctoral thesis, while others obtained them to participate in public servant recruitment […]
Prof. Dr. Le Vu Quan: A new journey with YSEALI at Fulbright
May 13, 2021
Prof. Dr. Le Vu Quan is a Vietnamese scholar who has built his academic career in the U.S. with a wealth of experience and outstanding achievements. He was awarded the Eva Albers Professorship in Economics and served as Director of the International Business Program for several years at Seattle University, USA. Since the early 2000s, […]
Fulbright freshmen won Gold Medal at Mekong Business Challenge
May 8, 2021
A team of four freshmen from Fulbright University Vietnam has surpassed 12 strong competitors from 6 neighboring countries to bring home a Gold Medal at Mekong Business Challenge. This is the first win from a Vietnamese representative in 10 years. The team – Seesaw Vietnam, including Nhat Tan, Do Quyen, Yen Nhi, and Minh Phuong, […]
Energy Economics and Policy Seminar at YSEALI Academy: A Deep Dive into the Curriculum
May 4, 2021
The inaugural Public Policy Seminar on Energy Economics and Policy, organized by YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University, will take place virtually from July 05-16, 2021. YSEALI Academy is still receiving applications until May 15, 2021. The Energy Economics and Policy Seminar is the first of a series of three virtual seminars hosted by YSEALI Academy […]
YSEALI Academy’s Energy Economics and Policy Seminar – FAQs
May 4, 2021
This July, YSEALI Academy at Fulbright is hosting its flagship seminar about Energy Economics and Policy. This is the first in a series of three seminars on Public Policy, Technology and Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. Due to COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, this year, these events will take place virtually. In the inaugural information session designed […]
Friends of Fulbright University Vietnam: April 2021
April 30, 2021
Read the full newsletter HERE Dear Fulbright friends, I’m writing to you this April full of hope and excitement. This month has been eventful; but first, allow me to welcome a new member of the Fulbright community: Professor Jay Siegel, who joins us as our Provost, effective Summer 2021. This important appointment is the culmination […]
