GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Associate Professor of Communication Lana V. Kulik, Ph.D. has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant and will spend nine months teaching and conducting research at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in Tbilisi, Georgia, beginning Sept. 1, 2025.
During her Fulbright appointment, Kulik will teach courses in intercultural communication, advanced public relations, and ethics of communication. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she will conduct research on the effects of Russian propaganda in the post-Soviet region and examine the role of women in Georgian politics.
She also plans to lead workshops for faculty and students at the host institution on current issues in communication and hold virtual sessions with the Thiel College community throughout her time abroad.
The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange initiative. Since its inception in 1946, more than 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated in the program, which is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel Laureates, 95 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 82 MacArthur Fellows, along with thousands of leaders in government, academia, the arts, business, and beyond.
Kulik joined Thiel College in 2015 and teaches a range of courses in communication studies.
Kulik’s professional experience extends beyond academia, as she has served as a freelance writer, editor, researcher, and public relations consultant, assisting Russian-language dissidents in getting published in English and providing communication consultancy in post-Soviet environments. She has also held faculty positions at Georgia State University, where she taught International Communication and Public Relations.
She was awarded an American University of Central Asia travel grant in 2023 to teach at the Human Rights Summer School in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kulik has also played an active role in the Thiel College community, serving on the Faculty Council, the Assessment Committee, and contributing as a peer reviewer for prominent academic journals.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.