Why Fulbright matters now more than ever

In 2001, fresh out of college, I arrived in Russia on a Fulbright grant. There was no Google Translate, no social media, and no smartphone in my pocket to help me navigate daily life. If I wanted to communicate, I had to learn the language. If I wanted to understand the culture around me, I had to immerse myself in it. If I needed help, I had to ask for it. To do all of this required patience, the ability to listen and a willingness to meet people on their terms.

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The war in Ukraine demands our best as communication professionals

Three weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Among other effects, this event confirmed the accuracy of British and U.S. intelligence, unleashed Europe’s greatest refugee and humanitarian crisis since the Second World War, accelerated authoritarian trends within Russia, brought unprecedented unity to western leaders and institutions, and sparked a mass exodus of global brands from the Russian market.

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On giving communication

The holidays are upon us, which means a rush to buy gifts for friends and loved ones, finalize travel plans, and attend one holiday party after another. For many communication professionals, this time of year also means several intense weeks of wrapping up projects, spending budgets, and finalizing plans for next year – all on top of our normal day-to-day responsibilities.

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