A-State’s Rocco Hicks selected for Fulbright UK Summer Institute

Arkansas State University student Rocco Hicks, a sophomore political science major of Prattsville, has been selected to participate in the Fulbright UK Summer Institute. This three to four-week program is for freshman and sophomore students who have very limited international travel experience.

Hicks will be traveling to the Fulbright Queens University Summer Institute in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Sponsored by the US-UK Fulbright Commission, this program allows participants to explore the culture, heritage and history of the United Kingdom while experiencing higher education at a UK university.

Only a few dozen American students were selected for this award this year. This is the first time an A-State student has been selected for the honor.

A cohort of students from across the globe will gather this summer to study the politics, history, and culture of Northern Ireland as well as an individually selected thematic study.

“I am blessed to receive this amazing opportunity. I credit this award to the faculty and staff at Arkansas State University who helped me with the application process, my family for their constant support, and the US-UK Fulbright Commission for seeing in me what I see in myself,” said Hicks.

Hicks is a member of the 2022-2023 Chancellor’s Leadership Class at A-State. He is the philanthropy chair of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He is also active in the Student Government Association where he serves as sergeant-at-arms.

“I cannot wait to represent A-State in my international travels as I learn and meet some of the greatest minds of the future,” said Hicks. His future plans are to attend law school and pursue a career in public service.