A generous gift from Ann O. Thomson provides supplementary project support for up to two American Fulbrighters in Finland every year, in cooperation with the Fulbright Finland Foundation. The 2026 award went to Emily Boyett.
Growing up in a newspaper family in rural Illinois, Emily’s dedication to seek the truth encouraged her to the world’s leading journalism school and learn how to engage with people from diverse background and perspectives. Her continued commitment has motivated her research project to compare media literacy and trust in Finland and the United States.
This Project Support Award will support Emily pursuing a Master of Global Politics and Communication at the University of Helsinki. After learning about other countries’ digital policy and how to communicate political differences with her Fulbright Program, she plans to pursue a JD/ Master of Public Policy dual degree to prepare herself for public service. She hopes to use her expertise in research or advocacy roles to combat digital extremism.
