Articles from 2019

WorldCanvass ReCap: Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The first WorldCanvass program of 2019, Artificial Intelligence, featured an exceptional group of UI faculty and industry leaders in the fields of engineering, technology, education, medicine, and business. Together with host Joan Kjaer, they discussed the current impact of AI and what they see on the horizon. 

In the news: Hawkeye tennis moves toward recruiting international players

Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Head coach Ross Wilson has helped turn Iowa tennis around by recruiting international players.

In the news: Students and colleagues remember UI professor of African Art History Christopher Roy

Monday, February 18, 2019
UI faculty and students remember the life of storied Professor Christopher Roy in the School of Art and Art History.

My first week in Fiji

Sunday, February 17, 2019
After months of preparing and packing, I finally arrived in Fiji for my semester abroad.

Study Abroad to host info session on summer program in Spain 2019

Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Study Abroad will host an information session on its popular summer Iowa Hispanic Institute program in Valladolid, Spain, on Friday, February 15, from 2-3 p.m. in 315 Phillips Hall.  

In the news: Students should consider studying abroad

Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Studying abroad brings students to a place of success in several areas.

SASP to host lecture on rural-urban entanglements in India

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The South Asian Studies Program will present a lecture by University of Washington Professor Priti Ramamurthy entitled "Translocal Householding and Rural-Urban Entanglements in Contemporary India" on Friday, March 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. in UCC 1117 (International Commons).

In the news: Like it or not, artificial intelligence is here to stay

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live our lives; it is everywhere and here to stay.

Fourth consecutive year: University of Iowa is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

Sunday, February 10, 2019
The University of Iowa is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Students. This marks the fourth consecutive year the university has achieved the elite ranking.

Commitment to Internationalization: Q&A with Philip Altbach

Sunday, February 10, 2019
Philip Altbach is the fifth speaker in the Commitment to Internationalization lecture series. His talk, "The Peril and Promise of Internationalization in the Era of Trump, Brexit, and Global Competition," will be on March 11, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in room 1117 of the University Capitol Centre. This lecture continues the conversation about the UI's vision and strategic themes for campus internationalization.