St. Edward's University Again Named Fulbright HSI Leader for 2024
St. Edward’s University is proud to be named a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024 — joining only 51 institutions to receive this designation.
This is the fourth year that St. Edward’s has received this national recognition from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The ECA recognizes the noteworthy engagement that selected HSIs have achieved with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.
“Receiving this national recognition for the fourth year in a row is a testament to our university’s persistent dedication to the academic accomplishment of our exceptional Hispanic students,” said St. Edward’s University President Montserrat Fuentes. “The Fulbright Program offers our students opportunities to connect globally, encouraging them to apply their world-class education, experiences and accomplishments at St. Edward’s to positively impact communities around the world.”
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken commended the institution for receiving the Fulbright HSI Leader designation this year, saying, “St. Edward's University exemplifies a deep commitment to international exchange and to building lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.”
Since 2004, more than 85 Fulbrights have been awarded to St. Edward’s University students to teach, learn and immerse themselves in diverse cultures in more than a dozen countries around the world.
About St. Edward’s University
St. Edward’s University is a private university in the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition with approximately 3,000 students. Located in Austin, Texas, it is one of the top universities in the state and offers more than 50 undergraduate, seven master’s degree programs and a doctorate program. St. Edward’s delivers a premier, highly personalized education that provides students distinctive academics and extensive internships, research and service learning opportunities on a vibrant and inclusive hilltop campus in a world-class city. St. Edward’s has been recognized for 22 consecutive years as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. In the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, St. Edward’s ranked #5 in the Best Regional Universities in the West.
