Articles from April 2024

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In the news: 15 students, alumni receive Fulbright awards to travel abroad in 2024-25

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The students will teach English abroad, serve in local community organizations, enroll in graduate studies at cutting-edge universities, and conduct research and creative arts projects.
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In the news: Traveling abroad for presentations or research this summer?

A checklist of considerations when working with foreign collaborators or conducting research or scholarly activities abroad
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UI student Aden Hageman earns prestigious Boren scholarship to Japan

Monday, April 29, 2024
Iowa City, Iowa, native Aden Hageman, a physics and Japanese double major at the University of Iowa, has been awarded a 2024 David L. Boren Scholarship to study Japanese at Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba, Japan. 
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UI student Alex Bezahler earns prestigious Boren fellowship to Georgia

Monday, April 29, 2024
Alex Bezahler, a PhD candidate in political science at the University of Iowa, has been awarded a 2024 David L. Boren Fellowship to study Georgian and conduct fieldwork in Tbilisi, Georgia, next year. 
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UI student Jurnie Rosius awarded Fulbright to Germany

Monday, April 29, 2024
Jurnie Rosius, who will receive a BS in health and human physiology from the University of Iowa in May 2024, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research Grant in medical sciences to Germany for 2024-25. 
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UI alumna Tess Knickerbocker awarded Fulbright to Spain

Monday, April 29, 2024
Tess Knickerbocker, who received a BA in political science and journalism & mass communication from the University of Iowa in 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Spain for 2024-25.
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UI alumna Jennifer Jiman awarded Fulbright to South Korea

Monday, April 29, 2024
Jennifer Jiman, who received a BA in biology from the University of Iowa in 2023, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award to South Korea for 2024-25.
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From cultural adaptation to career building: A guide to international faculty success

Thursday, April 25, 2024
University of Iowa veteran faculty from international destinations share their advice and experiences with early career international faculty members.
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UI student Peyton Pangburn awarded Fulbright to Moldova

Friday, April 19, 2024
Peyton Pangburn, who will receive a BA in international relations from the University of Iowa in May 2024, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Moldova for 2024-25.
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My journey of self-discovery through London and Wales: a business student's reflection on studying abroad

Thursday, April 18, 2024
"London welcomed me with open arms, offering me a glimpse into the rich tapestry of European culture."