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UI student launches Hawkeye-led podcast ‘Around the World in 80 Stays’ promoting the power of study abroad

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
After studying abroad three times, UI student Sean Keene launched 'Around the World in 80 Stays,' a podcast that shares stories from fellow Hawkeyes who have already taken the leap—and brought back insights to help others do the same.
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5 study abroad tips for STEMM majors

Monday, October 13, 2025
With demanding course loads and tightly sequenced requirements, studying abroad can seem out of reach for many STEMM majors. But a recent event hosted by University of Iowa Study Abroad showed otherwise.
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Iowa felt like a perfect choice

Friday, October 10, 2025
An international studies major from Colombia, María José Blanco Arias first experienced Iowa as a child living in Davenport. Years later, those memories helped guide her university search.
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Bring study abroad to your students: request a UI Study Abroad presentation

Thursday, October 9, 2025
The University of Iowa Study Abroad office offers in-person presentations to provide a study abroad overview, information specific to a field of study, and global internships.
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Ghanaian scholar makes strides in communication research, recognized for social impact

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Dr. Ebenezer Aidoo, a PhD recipient in communication studies from the University of Iowa, has devoted much of his career to exploring how technology can transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
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Info sessions on funding opportunities to study languages or conduct research abroad

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Upcoming events include workshops on the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), Boren Awards, and Stanley Awards for International Research, offering guidance on applications, funding, and essay writing.
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Dean’s Message: Study Abroad Fair and the governor's trade mission to India

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Dean Ganim reflects on an active September—from a packed Study Abroad Fair to his participation in Governor Reynolds’ trade mission to India—highlighting Iowa’s growing international engagement and opportunities for students, faculty, and the state.
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Want to study abroad? Here are the top 10 questions students ask before they commit

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Studying abroad is a transformative experience. We've gathered the top 10 questions frequently asked by students interested in studying abroad.
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5 ways UI faculty have benefited from a Summer Research Fellowship

Thursday, September 25, 2025
The $3,000 Summer Research Fellowship helps faculty carry out projects that are expected to result in at least one publication, exhibit, or performance. For many recipients, the fellowship proves to be a catalyst for far more.
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Oscar-nominated director Shiori Ito to present Black Box Diaries at the University of Iowa

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Oscar-nominated director and journalist Shiori Ito will visit the University of Iowa on October 23, 2025, for a screening and Q&A of her groundbreaking documentary Black Box Diaries.