From Foundation University Islamabad to the global academic arena, Dr. Zaib Maroof has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Graduating with the Academic and Best Graduating Gold Medals, she obtained her BBA (Hons) from Foundation University in Pakistan. She subsequently pursued a PhD and an MPhil in Leadership and Management Studies, which further solidified her academic credentials. Dr. Zaib transitioned from a successful academic career in Pakistan to teaching roles at Western Sydney University and Central Queensland University (CQU) Australia, where he has over a decade of tertiary-level teaching experience. Her work is substantiated by an outstanding publication record in high-impact journals and numerous accolades, such as the President's Gold Medal and numerous Young Researcher Awards.

Mr. Muhammad Aneeq Haroon, student of final year MBBS at Foundation University Medical College (FUMC) was selected for oral presentation at the 27th European Diabetes Congress, which was held in Rome on 20-21 June, 2018, to present his research paper titled “Utility of Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR) in monitoring diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy”. He is the only Pakistani researcher who was selected to speak at such a prestigious forum. Mr. Muhammad Aneeq Haroon has won the 'The Best Young Researcher Forum Award' while competing with PhD students and young doctors from top universities and research institutes across the world.

Ms. Ayesha Liaqat, student of BS Psychology at Foundation University, Islamabad was selected to participate in the spring 2018 U.S. Government-Funded Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). She was selected from a total of 9000 applicants through a competitive and merit based selection process to study an entire semester at the U.S University. She has proven to be a wonderful ambassador of Pakistan in general and Foundation University in particular. Ms. Ayesha Liaqat was placed at Wagner College, New York City and secured 4.0 GPA. She has also completed 50 hours of community service at Napela Centre, Trinity Lutheran Church and Project Sunshine.

Ms. Hajira Baig, student of BS Psychology at Foundation University, Islamabad was selected to participate in the spring 2018 U.S. Government-Funded Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). She was selected from a total of 9000 applicants, through a competitive and merit based selection process, to study one semester at the U.S University. She has proven to be a great ambassador of Pakistan in general and Foundation University in particular. She was placed at University of Mississippi and secured excellent grades. She has also completed 60 hours of community service at International and American Students Alliance (IASA).