News

International scholarship/fellowship open house to be held Sept. 21

Friday, September 4, 2020
Join International Programs for our International Scholarships and Fellowships Open House to learn how you can apply for different types of merit-based scholarships, such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Stanley Awards for International Research, and many others! 

Study abroad to host info sessions on Freiburg, Germany - Sept. 9 & 10

Thursday, September 3, 2020
UI students who are interested in studying abroad in Germany are invited to attend an information session on the Academic Year in Freiburg program.

Karri Goeldner Byrne (BA ‘92, study abroad alumna) has devoted her career to helping those affected by crisis

Thursday, September 3, 2020
Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments is written into Karri Goeldner Byrne’s job description. As a market systems advisor in the aid sector, she has led economic programming in areas impacted by natural disasters or conflict around the globe, including Bosnia, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Ethiopia

Virtual Homecoming announcement

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Virtual Homecoming is a chance to keep the Hawkeye spirit alive by sharing a "homecoming message" with the UI community, regardless of where you are in the world. Show your school spirit by giving a shout out to the Hawkeyes from your corner of the globe, or by sharing a memory from your time at Iowa!

Dean's Message: Welcome back

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Dean Ganim reflects on what a new academic year brings - renewal, resilience, and much to look forward to.

Welcome back! A (video) message from Dean Russell Ganim

Monday, August 31, 2020
Associate Provost and Dean Russell Ganim provides a welcome back message
face mask with the world map on it

Webinar series to look at Pandemic through the Asian experience, Sept. 18 & 25

Monday, August 24, 2020
Join International Programs, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, and the Iowa Global Health Network for a special two-part webinar series "Pandemic, State & Society" (September 18 & 25) bringing together voices from Asia to discuss first-hand experiences with the coronavirus. 

Eight UI students awarded 2020 Gilman scholarships

Monday, August 24, 2020
Chosen from thousands of applicants from colleges and universities across the U.S., eight University of Iowa undergraduates have been awarded the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

University of Iowa to host virtual study abroad fair Sept. 14-17

Monday, August 24, 2020
Start planning now for your study abroad experience by attending a host of interactive webinars at the University of Iowa's fall virtual study abroad fair, September 14 -17, via Zoom. 

Virtual internships provide UI students the opportunity to gain relevant, global experience

Monday, August 24, 2020
University of Iowa students aren’t letting the current Covid-19 pandemic put a damper on their aspirations to gain relevant, global experience in the form of international internships. While international travel is on hold at the moment, alternatives exist in the form of virtual internships—experiences that offer many of the same aspects of a traditional in-person internship such as interacting with supervisors and colleagues, completing projects, and learning about the host country’s work culture. An added benefit of the virtual internship format is the opportunity for students to gain remote working skills—important to the new reality many professionals face today.