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Critical Language Scholarship winner Emma Anderson to study Persian in Tajikistan this summer

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Emma Anderson, a University of Iowa student studying international relations and political science, from Boone, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Persian this summer in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 
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Global exchange: Building public health partnerships in Romania and beyond

Monday, April 21, 2025
International collaborations can deeply enrich public health research and education by inspiring new ideas, increasing shared knowledge, and broadening personal perspectives.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Malvika Khadiya to study Russian in Latvia this summer

Monday, April 14, 2025
Malvika Khadiya, a UI political science student from Cedar Falls, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Latvia this summer at Dauzgavpils University for an intensive Russian language program.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Mairen Thompson to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Friday, April 11, 2025
Mairen Thompson, a University of Iowa graduate student studying world language education, from Tipton, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Japan this summer at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program.
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UI faculty, authors, discuss personal narratives from 'Exploring Anne Frank and Difficult Life Stories' book

Friday, April 11, 2025
A webinar put on by the Anne Frank Initiative explores the importance of Holocaust education and why Anne Frank's story is relevant to discussing other difficult stories from the past and present.
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In the news: Happy Trails

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
International students combine talents on trails project and more.
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Navigating international teaching: UI faculty share insights on overcoming challenges and enhancing student engagement in the classroom

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
International faculty at Iowa shared strategies for navigating cultural differences, student engagement, and the tenure process during a panel event, emphasizing flexibility, mentorship, and supportive faculty networks.
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The city that stole my heart: studying abroad in London

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
“If I could leave you with one piece of advice from my trip, it would be this: it is never too late to begin your greatest journey.”
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Breaking barriers: A first-generation student’s journey in the Dominican Republic

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Natalie Kehrli, a Global Access Ambassador and senior majoring in psychology, participated in the Women’s Empowerment in the Dominican Republic program.
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5 Iowa students making the hawkeye state proud

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Two Iowa Fulbright recipients are among five local students being celebrated for making a big impact in their communities.