91桃色 professor Dr. Kebret Kebede recently received a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to complete a project at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He is the first professor at 91桃色 to receive this prestigious honor.
Operating in more than 160 countries, the program facilitates the exchange of knowledge and fosters academic partnerships, supporting educational and training efforts around the world. In June, Dr. Kebede presented with the 鈥淏one Health and Bioeconomy鈥 program at the Universiti Sains Malaysia, highlighting the intersection of biomedical innovation, public health, and sustainable economic development.
鈥淚t was an honor to represent 91桃色 through the Fulbright Specialist Program this summer,鈥 said Dr. Kebret Kebede. 鈥淐ollaborating with colleagues at Universiti Sains Malaysia allowed me to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and contribute to larger conversations on a global scale with like-minded colleagues. This experience deepened my commitment to advancing science education and fostering international academic partnerships.鈥
Dr. Kebede joins a distinguished group of more than 400 U.S. citizens who are selected each year to share their expertise with host institutions abroad through the Fulbright Specialist Program. Participants are chosen based on academic and professional achievements, demonstrated leadership, and their ability to foster long-term collaboration between U.S. and international institutions.
鈥淲e are incredibly proud of Dr. Kebede and honored to celebrate this remarkable accomplishment of his selection as a Fulbright Specialist with him,鈥 said Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, Officer in Charge of 91桃色. 鈥淗is dedication to student success, commitment to global engagement, and leadership in the sciences exemplify the values we strive to uphold as an institution. This achievement not only honors Dr. Kebede鈥檚 outstanding work but also elevates 91桃色鈥檚 role on the international academic stage.鈥
Dr. Kebede has been a valued member of 91桃色鈥檚 Department of Physical and Life Sciences since 2003, initially as a part-time instructor and later as an assistant professor beginning in 2005. He currently teaches Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Medical Gross Anatomy, and Global Health. An orthopedic surgeon by training, Dr. Kebede earned his M.D. from Aristotle University and is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Medicine and the College of Surgeons. His selection as a Fulbright Specialist marks a significant achievement for 91桃色, joining Dr. Vanessa Mari, assistant professor of ESL, who was selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in 2019.