Sambridhi Tuladhar ’25 to Receive the Global Learning Leadership Award The accounting major will be presented the award at the Center for International Education awards ceremony on May 27.

By Brian Laubscher
May 15, 2025

Washington and Lee University student Sambridhi Tuladhar ’25 has been selected by the Center for International Education (CIE) to receive the 2025 Global Learning Leadership Award. She will be presented with the award and accompanying $500 prize at the CIE annual awards ceremony held at 5:30 p.m. on May 27 in the Center for Global Learning Atrium.

The Global Learning Leadership Award is presented annually to a student in the undergraduate senior class who manifests the values, aspirations and spirit of global learning. Tuladhar joins Diwesh Kumar ’24, Allie Stankewich ’23 and Kristina Lozinskaya ’22 as recent recipients of the award.

“I am incredibly honored to receive the Global Learning Leadership Award,” Tuladhar said. “This award is a reflection of a community that has supported me during my time here, and it is a privilege to have contributed to that community in return.”

An accounting major and data science (business analytics) minor from Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuladhar has maintained an active presence within CIE as a four-year work-study in the office and as an international student mentor. As a student worker, she assisted with projects ranging from organizing the first summer storage program for international students to maintaining the center’s website and social media platforms.

“Sambridhi has made exceptional contributions to global learning at W&L,” said Hunter Swanson, associate director of international education. “Her engaging videos for the CIE Instagram page brought both the experience of international students on campus and our study abroad opportunities to life. Additionally, her work with the International Student Mentor Program has helped many new students successfully transition to campus life. Having navigated the international student and study abroad experiences herself, Sambridhi brings an authentic perspective and genuine empathy to everything she does. Her dedication exemplifies why she’s so deserving of the Global Learning Leadership Award.”

Tuladhar participated extensively in the university’s travel abroad programs. She spent Spring Term of her first year in Denmark and her sophomore Spring Term in Morocco. As a junior, she spent her Fall Term in the United Kingdom at the University of Oxford.

“The Center for International Education has been a second home on campus since my first year, and I am deeply grateful for the connections I’ve built there,” said Tuladhar. “From the moment I was admitted to W&L, even before I set foot on campus, the people at CIE have been with me every step of the way. From navigating visa processes to finding a sense of belonging, the staff have been incredibly supportive and genuinely invested in my growth. As an international student, I know how overwhelming it can be to adjust to a new environment, and the support I received inspired me to give back, by mentoring new students and creating digital content that spotlights international voices, helping others feel seen, heard and at home.”

Tuladhar’s campus contributions are not limited to her work within CIE. During her four years, she served as a team leader for both the Diversified Capital Group (DCG) and Washington and Lee Student Consulting (WLSC), was co-founder and treasurer of the South Asian Student Association (SASA), was event coordinator for the Student Association for International Learning (SAIL) and remains a member of Kathekon.

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