Academic Excellence in its Highest Form

In the last 25 years, 35 Southampton Graduate Campus graduates have earned Fulbright Scholarships for graduate study abroad. The prestigious award was established in 1946 by the late Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright. His widow, Harriet Fulbright, received an Honorary Degree from the College in 1997. While Fulbrights have accrued in record numbers, the College has also produced two Udall Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, and a Truman Scholar.

Whether trekking to Iceland to study geochemistry, researching new farming methods in Zimbabwe, studying giant clams in Australia, or protecting rainforests in Panama, Southampton students have traveled the world as Fulbright Scholars.

Farrell Hochmuth, (pictured right) an environmental studies major, traveled to the University of Zimbabwe for her Fulbright research on alternative agricultural methods. Her research examined the country's need to create ecosystems of 15 to 20 species instead of "monocropping." As an undergraduate, she completed two internships and participated in the college's environmental studies in Australia program. She is planning a career in environmental law.

"I've always been interested in the environment. I hope to find a way to combine that with communications, which is my fortè."   - Farrell Hochmuth