"It was difficult to hear how limited education is for women living in India, but inspiring to see how change is occurring to raise the numbers of girls in school. It has inspired me to be a part of the next generation of environmental engineers to design systems to give clean water access to individuals all around the world."

University of Iowa global health studies major Isabel Rushton of Iowa City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2024 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Indonesian in Malang, Indonesia.

Sophia Restiffe Favoretto came to the University of Iowa almost four years ago from Brazil, and she has taken advantage of all that Iowa has to offer.

Miah Clark, who will receive a master of library and information science from the University of Iowa in May 2024, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research grant in interdisciplinary studies to New Zealand for 2024-25.

Maria Osman (BA international studies '22) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Indonesia for 2024-25.

Dean Ganim discusses recent trips to the Middle East and France and the celebration surrounding the 10th anniversary of UI's International Student Advisory Board (ISAB).

The value of studying abroad while at college extends beyond the classroom and has the potential to pave the way for an exciting international career.

Not only was the India Winterim Program the perfect opportunity for me to reconnect with...experiences I had as a child, but it also enabled me to see India in a way that I truly never would have on my own."

In recognition of the accomplishments of our graduating international students, the spring 2024 University of Iowa International Student Graduation Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m. (CDT), at the International Ballroom in the Iowa Memorial Union.

About 100 people gathered to celebrate the International Student Advisory Board and express gratitude to outstanding individuals and teams whose hard work and efforts have enhanced the experiences of international students at Iowa.