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WorldCanvass Recap: Gandhi at 150

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most original, impactful, and complex figures of the 20th century. WorldCanvass panelists reflected on Gandhi at 150.

Inaugural International Student Affinity Graduation event

Monday, April 26, 2021
The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and International Programs in collaboration with campus partners, are happy to announce the inaugural International Student Affinity Graduation. Due to the current public health situation, this event is being organized virtually.

In the news: Context Culture: Current and former Hawkeyes developing new app and platform

Monday, April 26, 2021
The application and podcast are dedicated to helping people navigate cross-cultural communication in various situations, including study abroad, international education, business, and backpacking.

Mohamed Hassan Kamil (BS actuarial science ’85; MBA ’86) reflects on impact of his time at the University of Iowa

Monday, April 26, 2021
A graduate of the University of Iowa with a BS in actuarial science and an MBA, Hassan Kamil is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Chartered Life Underwriter. He worked in the United States from 1987 to 1994 prior to returning to Malaysia where he held several key positions as chief operating officer, chief actuary, and chief financial officer at multinational insurance companies based in Malaysia and Indonesia.

A letter to the university community on the Derek Chauvin Trial 

Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The trial of Derek Chauvin has exacted tremendous stress both nationally and locally. International Programs at the University of Iowa wishes to affirm its support of all members of the Hawkeye family, especially communities of color that continue to be unduly impacted by these events.

UI student Sarah Schlosser awarded Fulbright to India

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Sarah Schlosser, who will receive an M.F.A in book studies from the University of Iowa in May 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research grant in Book Arts to India for 2021-22

UI student Brant Walker awarded Fulbright to Germany

Monday, April 19, 2021
Brant Walker, who will receive a B.S. in mathematics and economics from the University of Iowa in May 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research grant in economics to Germany for 2021-22

UI student Kathleen Paltrineri awarded Fulbright to Norway

Monday, April 19, 2021
Kathleen Maris Paltrineri, who will receive an MFA in literary translation from the University of Iowa in May 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright Study/Research grant in Translation to Norway for 2021-22

UI student Margaret Cooper awarded prestigious Boren award for Arabic study

Monday, April 19, 2021
Margaret Cooper, a JD candidate at the University of Iowa Law School, earned a 2021 David L. Boren Fellowship and will spend next year studying Arabic in Jordan. 

UI student Katarina Newcamp awarded Fulbright to Kosovo

Monday, April 19, 2021
Katarina Newcamp, who will receive a BA in political science from the University of Iowa in May 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kosovo for 2021-22