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Leona Zaharis visiting Southeast Asia

Three UI students awarded Leona Zaharis Scholarship to study abroad

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Three University of Iowa undergraduate students are able to study abroad thanks to support from the Leona Zaharis Scholarship, a fund that was established in 2022 by Cathy Zaharis (BBA finance ’82) in memory of her mother.
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Experience the Lunar New Year at Iowa: A global celebration of cultural traditions, community, and hope

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the University of Iowa's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs during a virtual event featuring students and alumni, panel discussions with faculty, and insights into cultural traditions from across Asia.
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UI named Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 10th year

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
This is the 10th year Iowa has earned this prestigious honor from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Out of thousands of applicants, 18 Iowa students were named Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees.
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Dean's Message: International Programs 2025 Annual Report

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Dean Ganim presents our 2025 annual report, welcomes our new international students, and mentions the exciting winter study abroad programs that took place in January.
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Congratulations to our winter and spring 2026 merit-based study abroad scholarship recipients

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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.
Hawkeye Abroad Creators collage of three

Meet the spring 2026 Hawkeye Abroad Creators

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
These students serve as digital ambassadors while studying abroad, sharing their experiences in real time on the @uiabroad Instagram account.
Kate Giannini in the netherlands

Iowa Flood Center researcher takes work overseas with Fulbright award

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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
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Happy New Year from International Programs!

Monday, January 5, 2026
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.
Indonesian Consul General in Chicago, Mrs. Trisari Dyah Paramita, Ambassador Soesilo, Nining Sri Astuti

Indonesian ambassador returns to his roots during visit to the University of Iowa

Friday, January 2, 2026
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.
UI alumni in Taipei

Dean's Message: Happy New Year!

Friday, January 2, 2026
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!).