Student awarded Fulbright

Todd Abbott ’19, an international business and marketing double major with minors in politics and Spanish, has been awarded a Fulbright Grant to study in Malaysia for one year.

The president of the Student Government Association, he credits others with helping him succeed. “I am endlessly grateful to the faculty of the business and politics departments, to President Kim Phipps for her mentorship, to my friends at the Writing Center for the many application essay drafts that we worked through, to my student government cabinet ... to the many other life-giving friends and role models walking with me on my journey,” he said.

With his assignment in Malaysia starting in January, he will teach English and integrate with the community to strengthen international relations.

Fulbright is the world’s largest and most diverse international educational exchange program, and the award is a reflection of Abbott’s leadership.

As I am comforted and energized by the promise of Joshua 1:9 that ‘the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,’’’ said Abbott, “I am most excited by the vision of fully investing in the Malaysian community and serving through any and all available outreach opportunities.