International Alumni

Welcome to Our Global Hawkeye Network!

Whether you studied abroad through the University of Iowa, came to Iowa as an international student or scholar, or are a UI graduate living abroad, you're part of our global family. The connections you built during your time here extend far beyond campus—and we’re excited to help you stay involved, no matter where life has taken you.

Our network of international alumni celebrates the impact of Hawkeyes around the world and International Programs provides a space for international alumni to share their stories, stay informed, and continue their connection with the University of Iowa no matter where they've landed.

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International Alumni Clubs

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement organizes Iowa Clubs around the world. These groups are open to all who love the University of Iowa—including alumni, fans, and friends like you!

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International Impact Award

The International Impact Award recognizes distinguished alumni and other individuals with significant ties to the UI who have made important contributions internationally or, in the case of international alumni, in their home countries.

Alumni Spotlight: Global Hawkeyes in Action

Meet alumni making waves around the world. From launching startups in Singapore to teaching in Tanzania, our alumni are leading lives of impact and global perspective. Explore some of their stories—and consider sharing your own.

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UI alumna’s Fulbright journey in Norway leads to published poetry translation

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Kate Murphy

International Programs

With the help of two international funding awards, Iowa alumna Kathleen Maris Paltrineri turned her academic research on an award-nominated Nordic poetry collection into a published literary translation.

Pianist Duong (Jun) Le awarded the 2025 Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Friday, May 23, 2025

Daniel Vorwerk

International Programs

Duong (Jun) Le, a recent UI graduate from Vietnam, has been awarded the 2025 Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship. As she begins her master’s in piano pedagogy at Iowa, Le continues her mission to promote intercultural understanding through the unifying power of music.

Japanese Olympian Keisuke Otoguro finds a second home in “Wrestletown, USA”

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Hallie Russell

International Programs, University of Iowa

Japanese Olympian Keisuke Otoguro is training in Iowa City through a Japanese Olympic Committee scholarship to prepare for a national team coaching role. Supported by Iowa alumnus John Lemkuil and the University of Iowa wrestling teams, Otoguro is immersing himself in U.S. wrestling culture and strengthening the Iowa-Yamanashi sister-state relationship. His presence signifies a growing international connection beyond the mat.

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