Nazareth U Pannonia 17 years partnership

We were delighted to welcome back Prof. Scott M. Campbell (’07 Fulbright) to Hungary, this time with his students from Nazareth University!

Their visit kicked off with a fascinating lecture on Hungarian history at the Fulbright Office, followed by a guided tour of beautiful Budapest led by our very own American Program Officer, Annamária Sas.

The cohort also actively participated in the vibrant America Week 2025 events in Veszprém, co-organized by the University of Pannonia, English and American Studies Institute and American Corner Veszprém.

Did you know this annual event, celebrating U.S.-Hungarian ties, was initiated 17 years ago by Prof. Campbell during his time as a Fulbright Program scholar at University of Pannonia? This incredible connection has blossomed into a sister college relationship and even a joint master’s degree program!

The opening remarks at America Week were delivered by Fulbright Board member and U.S. Embassy Budapest Cultural Attaché Melissa Quartell, who spoke passionately about the vital work of American diplomats, the historic bonds between the Hungarian and American people, and the powerful impact of exchange programs like Fulbright and FLEX.

It was fantastic to see students and professors from Nazareth University contributing as speakers and immersing themselves in cultural exchange activities in Veszprém. America Week at the University of Pannonia sparked insightful discussions on the strong U.S.-Hungarian connections.

This story truly highlights how participating in an exchange program creates a ripple effect, benefiting not only the individual grantee but their entire community.

A huge thank you to Prof. Campbell and Szilárd Szentgyörgyi (’15 Nazareth U #Fulbright) for their incredible 17-year partnership in fostering these invaluable connections between their institutions!