As a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Mexico, Jose Vazquez explored the intersections of architecture, identity, and cultural storytelling. His project examined how U.S. architecture both shapes and reflects national narratives, drawing on Michel-Rolph Trouillot’s concept of the “silence of history.” Through discussions ranging from historic memory, to land rights, and climate change, Jose encouraged students to critically engage with the histories embedded in the built environment. By analyzing urban and rural landscapes, together they uncovered stories of resilience, displacement, and transformation, reinforcing architecture’s role as both a tangible structure and a cultural force.

Laura Migliorino is a retired Professor of Art at Anoka-Ramsey Community College near Minneapolis in Minnesota. She completed her Fulbright US Scholar award in 2021 at The Eccles Institute. Her project was entitled Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and The Americans in the U.K.  As part of her project, she photographed the archive at The British Library, creating a photography series. The Eccles Institute has continued to support her work in this area.