The University of Iowa Anne Frank Initiative will host an event celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on Sept. 10, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample traditional holiday foods and learn about the meaning and symbolism behind customs associated with the holiday.

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Dean Ganim highlights a student research expedition to Iceland, community building among international students through summer programming, and international recruitment through outreach to visiting Iraqi students.

Learn essential steps and resources for students interested in global experiences through the University of Iowa

International Programs provides funding opportunities and grant-writing assistance for UI faculty engaged in international research, partnerships, and other activities, and is invested in the success that faculty have in their field.

The chapter explores the complexity of the chestnut tree as a ‘pedagogical icon’ by studying the way it applies to and influences the educational sector both on literary and digital platforms.

Brenda Gao (BS psychology ’25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for the 2026–27 academic year.

Dean Ganim highlights new collaborations with partners in Iraq and Mexico that support research, education, writing, and global exchange.

Following the 2022 planting of the Anne Frank horse chestnut tree sapling on the University of Iowa (UI) Pentacrest, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group, has expanded its programming and deepened its presence across campus and throughout the Iowa City community.

Four University of Iowa students have been awarded the Leona Zaharis Scholarship to support their study abroad experiences in summer and fall 2026.