The UI awarded dozens of merit-based scholarships for students studying abroad during the winter and spring 2026 semesters, support students studying in Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, Japan, and more. These scholarships promote global learning and help students build intercultural and language skills.

These students serve as digital ambassadors while studying abroad, sharing their experiences in real time on the @uiabroad Instagram account.

University of Iowa researcher Kate Giannini is using a Fulbright award to explore new flood planning tools with global scientists, aiming to bring them back to Iowa

Happy New Year from International Programs at the University of Iowa! As we ring in 2026, please enjoy this video wishing you all the best for the year ahead.

H.E. Mr. Indroyono Soesilo, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States (PhD geologic remote sensing ’87) returned to Iowa, the place that set him on the trajectory that led to a career steeped in science, government leadership, and international diplomacy.

Dean Ganim rings in the new year with some highlights from December including his trip to Asia where he caught up with alumni and a visit to IP by the Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S. and his wife (both alumni!).

Roxanna Curto received the Global Curriculum Development Award, which supported her travel to Europe to develop a new French tourism course at Iowa that takes students on an “imaginary journey” through French-speaking Europe.

Hear from current Fulbright recipients and get guidance from university faculty and staff on the application process for teaching, research, and study opportunities abroad. Open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni, the workshop aims to support UI students and alumni in securing this prestigious award, with past UI recipients recognized globally for their contributions.

Kate Giannini, program manager at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, has been awarded a Fulbright and will be hosted by Deltares located in Delft, Netherlands for a six-week exchange beginning at the end of December 2025.

With over 150 meals served, this annual event provides a unique opportunity for students who stay on campus during the break to join in community.