Dr. Devin Stephenson (left), president of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polytechnic University, and Dr. KΓ‘roly JΓ³kay, executive director of the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission, shake hands after signing an agreement to advance mutual academic opportunities at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on July 9.
91ΒιΆΉΣ³»is deepening its global reach through a new partnership with the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission, paving the way for dynamic student exchanges focused on advanced research and STEM education.
The agreement means 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly will welcome top Hungarian talent to pursue advanced studies at the stateβs only university dedicated exclusively to science, technology, engineering, and math.
βThis collaboration reflects 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs commitment to building global alliances that enrich the academic experience and accelerate discovery,β said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly. βWeβre excited to see the pathways this partnership unlocks for our students and faculty, and the impact it will have on innovation across borders.β
Stephenson and Dr. KΓ‘roly JΓ³kay, executive director of the Hungarian commission, signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the pact during a ceremony at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 9.
βFulbright Hungary is proud to continue its tradition of fostering academic excellence and collaboration between U.S. and Hungarian institutions. We are thrilled to partner with 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polytechnic University, a leader in innovative STEM education,β JΓ³kay said. βThis partnership will provide Hungarian and U.S. talent with unparalleled opportunities to engage in advanced research and gain cutting-edge insights, enriching their academic and professional growth through the prestigious Fulbright fellowship program,β
The new alliance supports 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs strategic vision to broaden its worldwide engagement while providing opportunities for students and faculty to contribute to international advancements in STEM. As the partnership grows, strides are anticipated in areas such as intelligent mobility, and meaningful developments will stem from disciplines that include data science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.
βThis partnership will support the development of many young professionals in the field of engineering and technology in both of our countries,β said, H.E. Szabolcs TakΓ‘cs, the Hungarian Ambassador to the United States. βI wish for a successful collaboration, with many American scholarship recipients coming to Hungary and many Hungarian scholars going to the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polytechnic University.β
91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly recently was recognized by the State Department as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright STEM scholars.
The international Fulbright Program, led by the U.S. Department of State, works with more than 160 countries to increase educational and cultural exchanges to study, learn, and pursue academic and professional projects. Since its inception in 1946, the program has created learning pathways for more than 400,000 scholars.
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