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Gronningsater Receives Fulbright ETA Grant
7/17/2024 11:16:00 AM | Fencing
DURHAM, N.C. – 2020 Duke fencing graduate Eoin Gronningsater was recently named a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grant recipient for the 2024-25 year in Spain.
Since graduating from Duke, Gronningsater has been working as a math and ELA learning specialist at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy 2 Middle School in New York City. During his Fulbright year, he will teach English at a university outside of Madrid, Spain.
Gronningsater left his mark on the Duke history books as one of the most successful fencers in program history.
A two-time captain and three-time All-American in foil, Gronningsater saw both athletic and academic success throughout his four years as a Blue Devil. He was honored with an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, named the 2020 ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for fencing, Duke Male Student-Athlete of the Year as well as the 2020 Weaver-James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship Award recipient from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
In 2019, the Brooklyn, N.Y., native became the first Blue Devil male foilist to capture back-to-back All-America accolades since Dorian Cohen (2010-11) and was tabbed to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III Men's At-Large Team.
With an impressive 182-38 (.827) career record, Gronningsater qualified for the NCAA Championships in each of his four years. The NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional qualifier was named ACC Fencer of the Year in 2018 and the ACC Most Valuable Player for helping lead the Blue Devil men to their first ACC team title.
In his first year with the program, Gronningsater captured a bronze medal at the 2017 ACC Fencing Championships before his silver-medal performance in 2018.
Gronningsater also teamed with fellow captain Lindsay Sapienza to create the 'Fence for the Fight' campaign in partnership with the Duke Cancer Institute in support of the late Elizabeth Beguinet, Director of Administration/Recruiting for the fencing team. The duo was honored by the ACC with the league's Top Six for Service Award and most recently in 2023, the campaign raised enough funds to dedicate a room in the cancer center in memoriam of Beguinet.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.
During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others' viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through engagement in the community, individuals will interact with their hosts on a one-to-one basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.
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Since graduating from Duke, Gronningsater has been working as a math and ELA learning specialist at Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy 2 Middle School in New York City. During his Fulbright year, he will teach English at a university outside of Madrid, Spain.
Gronningsater left his mark on the Duke history books as one of the most successful fencers in program history.
A two-time captain and three-time All-American in foil, Gronningsater saw both athletic and academic success throughout his four years as a Blue Devil. He was honored with an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship, named the 2020 ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for fencing, Duke Male Student-Athlete of the Year as well as the 2020 Weaver-James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship Award recipient from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
In 2019, the Brooklyn, N.Y., native became the first Blue Devil male foilist to capture back-to-back All-America accolades since Dorian Cohen (2010-11) and was tabbed to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III Men's At-Large Team.
With an impressive 182-38 (.827) career record, Gronningsater qualified for the NCAA Championships in each of his four years. The NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional qualifier was named ACC Fencer of the Year in 2018 and the ACC Most Valuable Player for helping lead the Blue Devil men to their first ACC team title.
In his first year with the program, Gronningsater captured a bronze medal at the 2017 ACC Fencing Championships before his silver-medal performance in 2018.
Gronningsater also teamed with fellow captain Lindsay Sapienza to create the 'Fence for the Fight' campaign in partnership with the Duke Cancer Institute in support of the late Elizabeth Beguinet, Director of Administration/Recruiting for the fencing team. The duo was honored by the ACC with the league's Top Six for Service Award and most recently in 2023, the campaign raised enough funds to dedicate a room in the cancer center in memoriam of Beguinet.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.
During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others' viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think. Through engagement in the community, individuals will interact with their hosts on a one-to-one basis in an atmosphere of openness, academic integrity, and intellectual freedom, thereby promoting mutual understanding.
For more information on Duke fencing, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeFEN".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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