Dr. Paul Ajuwon in his office at Missouri State University.
Faculty member chosen as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Missouri State’s special education expert Dr. Paul Ajuwon will head to Nigeria.
In January 2025, Missouri State University’s Dr. Paul Ajuwon will travel back to his home country of Nigeria as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar.
A professor in the School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies at Missouri State, Ajuwon received a Fulbright Scholar award for 2024-25. These awards are prestigious and competitive fellowships that enable scholars to teach, conduct research and carry out community and professional projects worldwide.
Ajuwon will work at a host institution, the University of Calabar in southeast Nigeria.
“This is my first time applying for this program, so it’s exciting to get this award,” Ajuwon said. “Since I’m originally from Nigeria, I know the educational landscape very well and the challenges people over there face. I’m happy to go back to provide some service.”
As a blind individual growing up in Nigeria, Ajuwon is familiar with obstacles the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the country encounter.
“We need the external collaboration and support from countries like the United States. This is a compelling reason for me to step forward and [...]