The History Department is proud to report that two of its recent graduates, Joseph Patrick Dougherty (‘14) and Mara Steven (‘15), are among the more than 1,900 American students offered an opportunity to travel and study abroad for the 2015-16 academic year. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

Mr. Dougherty will travel to Indonesia to teach English, and then return to New Orleans to teach.

Ms. Steven will travel to Tajikistan to teach English.

For more information about this award, please see the official Loyola Press Release.