Clayton Coleman Named Fulbright Scholar
May 17, 2013 | Academic Services
May 17, 2013
University of Louisville swimmer Clayton Coleman has been named a Fulbright Scholar. The butterfly/freestyle specialist will be a part of a group of U of L students and alumni who will head to destinations across the globe as winners of competitive academic scholarships, announced by President James Ramsey.
"Announcing these scholarships is one of the best parts of my job," Ramsey said. "It reaffirms that our students are just as talented and getting the same academic enrichment opportunities as those at the nation's most elite institutions."
Coleman, a graduating senior and philosophy major from Allentown, Pa., will teach in Cyprus.
"The Fulbright is undoubtedly one of the greatest things I have ever achieved in my short life. This award is a significant result of my academic, athletic and personal pursuits. It brings me great pleasure to be able to share this success with my professors, mentors, family and friends," Coleman said.
Seven scholars earned U.S. Student Fulbright Awards. U of L has had 75 Fulbrights since 2003, more than all other Kentucky colleges combined. Of the seven awardees, one will conduct independent research and six will teach English during their time abroad.
Coleman is the second swimmer to be named as a Fulbright Scholar following Liz Halet, who taught in China.
