Articles from May 2023

students posing in front of screen getting picture taken at 2022 graduation

International Student Graduation Celebration set for May 11

Thursday, May 4, 2023
The spring 2023 UI International Student Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 11 from 3 - 5:30 p.m. at the Graduate Hotel.
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14 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards to travel abroad in 2023-24

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Fourteen University of Iowa students and alumni were chosen from about 10,000 Fulbright Award applicants nationwide to serve as representatives of the U.S. Department of State in 11 countries during the 2023-24 academic year. The students will teach English abroad, serve in local community organizations, enroll in graduate studies at cutting-edge universities, and conduct research.
Faith Benson

First-generation student Faith Benson rekindled passion for learning after studying abroad in India

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Faith Benson, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, participated in a study abroad program in India in winter 2022-23.
International students and Peyton at the summit of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

From Iowa to Scotland: How UI student Peyton Pangburn made studying abroad possible through scholarship funding

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Peyton Pangburn discusses the impact scholarships had on her travels as well as the connection between her study abroad program and her academic goals.