Connecting Iowa with the world and the world with Iowa

The University of Iowa is committed to enriching the global experience of students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. International Programs does this by providing leadership and support for internationally oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement. We encourage students to see the world in a whole new way. Take a look around and see why thousands of students from Iowa and the world call us home each year.

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Top seven tips for students with Fulbright aspirations

Monday, April 13, 2026
Having been named a Fulbright top producer for 10 years, Iowa has no shortage of advice for prospective applicants. Here, award winners and faculty mentors give application tips.

How movies bring us together: UI hosts 2026 Provost’s Global Forum on cinema and connection

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The 2026 Provost’s Global Forum at the University of Iowa will explore how film and television build connections across cultures, religions, and generations. Through screenings, panels, and conversations with international scholars, the symposium examines storytelling in global Jewish cinema and cross-cultural narratives. The three-day event will take place April 21–23 at the Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol Museum in Iowa City.
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Professor Nick Cladis earns Fulbright Scholar Award to study Japanese papermaking

Monday, April 6, 2026
Nicholas Cladis, adjunct assistant professor of art and papermaking, UI Center for the Book, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to Japan, one of the most prestigious honors in international academic and cultural exchange. His project will center on Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, a region recognized worldwide as a hub of traditional Japanese papermaking.

Events

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Stitching with Sandra Sawatzky: Embroidery Workshop

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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Join artist Sandra Sawatzky to embroider your own horse chestnut tree! This same type of tree is part of The Black Gold Tapestry on display at the Stanley Museum of Art and the same tree that Anne Frank looked at out of the annex window while in hiding. Create a beautiful embroidery and visit the Anne Frank Sapling, a descendant of the original tree, on the UI Pentacrest. All materials will be provided by the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI). No experience necessary, but participants must be at least...

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International Student Hangout: Conversations that Matter

Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This conversation-based hangout is designed for international students who want to connect and share experiences and perspectives on topics shaping our world and campus life. There are three hangouts in this series, and all offer a welcoming space to practice asking thoughtful questions, to engage in respectful dialogue, and learn from each other’s experiences.

Whether you want to speak, listen, or simply be part of the discussion, you’re invited to join us for meaningful conversations in a...

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Fulbright 101 Information Session 1

Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Virtual

Registration link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/NC2yLlrmTH6kDsZkTY8roQ

For more information, please contact Karen Wachsmuth at karen-wachsmuth@uiowa.edu or 319-335-1436.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Karen Wachsmuth in advance at 319-335-1436 or karen-wachsmuth@uiowa.edu.

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Lecture by Dr. Vanessa Govender - From South Africa’s Mines to Iowa’s Prairies: Reflections on Worker Health and Community Resilience

Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Iowa City Public Library
Join the University of Iowa (UI) Iowa Global Health Network, an International Programs affinity group, for a lecture presented by Dr. Vanessa Govender. In partnership with the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, this public lecture connects global experiences of worker health and occupational disease to challenges faced by communities in Iowa, emphasizing the links between health, justice, and community resilience.
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2025 International Programs Annual Report

Our annual report showcases who we are and what we do, presenting a year-in-review of how we promote global education at the University of Iowa. 

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13th Annual Fulbright Week

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for the 13th Annual Fulbright Week April 6–10, 2026, to kick off the 2027-2028 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition!

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Faculty-led Programs Abroad

Interested in going abroad next summer? Travel with renowned University of Iowa faculty, earn university credit, and make the world your classroom. Learn more about summer 2026 faculty-led programs at our upcoming info sessions!

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# of years Iowa has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students
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Study abroad programs offered
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Countries represented by our international students
"If International Programs has one purpose, it is to open the minds and hearts of our community to the reality that the world is a stronger and better place when we celebrate the humanity in every individual and in every nation. We cannot learn to live together if we do not live to learn from each other."