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Virtual Gilman Scholarship info sessions to be held for academic year 2023 - Aug. 23-Oct. 3

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Please join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Gilman Scholarship and learn how you could receive up to $5,000 to study abroad! Applications are now being accepted for spring, summer, and fall 2023.
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In the news: Translation Program receives a $1 million grant to form National Resource Center for Translation and Global Literacy

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The award, through the US Department of Education, will support a proposed center that will leverage Iowa’s strengths in writing, translation, teacher education and international studies.
Chelsea and Inés, Glasgow, 2016

Lifelong friendships and career success attributed to study abroad experience

Monday, August 15, 2022
Chelsea Prestien, an alum who earned a BA in journalism and mass communication in 2013, took a chance to study abroad which has made a lasting impact on her ever since.
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UI to host study abroad fair, Sept 13 & 14

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Get your questions answered and kick start your global experience at the upcoming University of Iowa fall Study Abroad Fair, being held September 13 and 14!
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UI faculty meet professional goals with help of funding through International Programs

Monday, August 8, 2022
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.
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WorldCanvass to honor International Impact and Global Student awardees on Nov. 7

Monday, August 8, 2022
Andy Code, 2022 recipient of the UI’s International Impact Award, and Global Student awardees yet to be named, will be honored on the November 7 WorldCanvass which officially opens the UI’s celebration of International Education Week (November 14-18).
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The University of Iowa and Africa – connecting the world through teacher education and training

Monday, August 1, 2022
The UI has a long-standing commitment to partnering alongside global leaders in education to further expand opportunities for students to develop and grow as globally minded individuals. That tradition continues as International Programs and the UI College of Education extend and deepen partnerships with schools in Senegal.
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Dean's Message: Summer Updates

Monday, August 1, 2022
Dean Ganim discusses his recent trip to Kosovo, and CIMBA's graduation ceremony that took place in Iowa City for the first time since COVID began.
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UI delegation to Kosovo yields stronger ties and advances plans for USAID grant application

Monday, July 25, 2022
In the most recent Iowa delegation trip to Kosovo, UI representative Russ Ganim, associate provost and dean of International Programs, visited multiple partner universities and advanced plans for a large grant application through USAID. 
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In the news: Mandela fellows return to University of Iowa

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
‘They will be Iowa’s ambassadors to Africa’