Leadership & Structure

Leadership & Structure

Fulbright@Rice is housed within the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and reflects Rice University’s commitment to international scholarship and cultural exchange. The program brings together institutional leadership, dedicated staff support, and student-led community engagement.

Institutional Leadership

Seiichi Matsuda

Seiichi Matsuda
Dean, Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Sponsor, Fulbright@Rice
As program sponsor, Dean Matsuda provides institutional leadership and strategic support for Fulbright scholars and students affiliated with Rice.
📧 Contact Dean Matsuda

Jennifer Hunter.

Jennifer Hunter
Program Contact & Fulbright@Rice Convener
Jennifer serves as the primary staff contact for Fulbright@Rice, coordinating support for incoming awardees and advising those pursuing Fulbright opportunities.
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Student Leadership

Fulbright@Rice programming is shaped by our student leadership group, known as the Fulbright Ring. The Ring helps design community events, foster cross-cultural exchange, and strengthen connections among Fulbrighters across disciplines.

Each year, one Fulbrighter is selected to serve as Fulbright Community Leader. In this role, the Community Leader works closely with staff to suggest initiatives, guide programming, and cultivate a strong intellectual and social community.

Meet our student leaders!