Morgan State University continues to strengthen its reputation as a national leader in global scholarship and academic excellence with two students earning highly competitive U.S. Fulbright Student Awards for the 2026–2027 academic year. Natan Coresh-Chiappori and Michelle Mondrey have each accepted Fulbright Research Awards that will advance impactful international research in the spirit of and fulfillment of the Fulbright Program’s mission of cultural immersion, global networking and scholarly and professional advancement.

Natan Coresh-Chiappori, a Fulbright Student Award recipient and recent graduate from Morgan State University, received his master's in Applied Neuroscience.

“Natan and Michelle’s Fulbright awards highlight the exceptional caliber of researchers and scholars Morgan cultivates through its programs and dedicated faculty mentorship,” said Megan DeVirgilis, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish and Fulbright Program director at Morgan. “Moreover, they perfectly embody Morgan’s vision of producing interculturally competent and empathetic individuals deeply committed to service—principles that lie at the very heart of the Fulbright Program. Supporting and getting to know them throughout this process has been a true joy.”

Coresh-Chiappori, who graduated in spring 2026 with a Master of Science in Applied Neuroscience, will travel to Germany, where he will be hosted by the internationally renowned Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. His research will focus on designing and testing a German-language artificial intelligence model to assist older adults with daily tasks, supporting greater independence and quality of life through emerging technology. 

Mondrey, a doctoral student in Higher Education Leadership, will conduct research in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), partnering with local youth to co-create career-readiness workshops and community action plans aimed at addressing one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. Her project emphasizes collaborative engagement and sustainable workforce development through higher education and community partnership.