Scott Fritzen

Scott Andrew Fritzen
2nd President of Fulbright University Vietnam
Incumbent
Assumed office July 1, 2023
Preceded by	Đàm Bích Thủy
Personal details
Education	Michigan State University (BA) Princeton University (MA, PhD)

Scott Fritzen is an American university administrator currently serving as the 2nd President of Fulbright University Vietnam since 2023.^[1][2][3][4] Fritzen previously served as dean of the David L. Boren College of International Studies and associate provost for Global Engagement at the University of Oklahoma.^[5][6] Fritzen was the first American to be awarded a Fulbright scholarship in Vietnam in the post-war era.^[1]

Career

Fulbright University Vietnam

Fritzen was appointed President of Fulbright University Vietnam in 2023. In 2024, Fulbright was subjected to an online disinformation campaign.^{[7][8][9][10]}

References

1. TOT, BA (2023-06-08). "Professor Scott Fritzen Named Second President of Fulbright University Vietnam". Fulbright. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
2. Lele, Ismael (2023-06-08). "OU College of International Studies dean to step down, named president of Fulbright University Vietnam". OU Daily. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
3. Lê, Hiền (2024-07-29). "Born Without A Golden Spoon: Can You Still Build Confidence?". Vietcetera. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
4. Times, Laotian (2023-09-13). "HDBank and Fulbright University Vietnam sign agreement for reciprocal capital during US President Joe Biden's visit". Laotian Times. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
5. Fritzen, Robert Andrew and Scott. "Viewpoint: OU professors explain why Oklahomans should care about attack on Ukraine". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
6. Keith, Emma (2020-01-28). "OU appoints Scott Fritzen new College of International Studies dean". Norman Transcript. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
7. Thao, Thao Nguyen Tran Huong (2024-08-30). "An Open Letter fromFulbright University Vietnam". Fulbright. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
8. Tatarski, Michael (2024-08-27). "What the FUV Controversy Shows". Vietnam Weekly. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
9. "Fulbright University Việt Nam's activities are welcomed: Foreign ministry's spokeswoman". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
10. "U.S.-backed Vietnam university condemns rumors it foments 'color revolution'". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2024-09-03.