14 University of Iowa undergraduate students are able to intern abroad thanks to support from the Freeman Foundation Asian Internships Scholarship.

Dean Ganim celebrates the success of the Provost’s Global Forum and a series of international visits that strengthened Iowa’s global connections.

Gianna Rocca (BA English and creative writing, education ’25) is the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to South Korea for 2026–27.

Josie Mbaye (BA environmental science ’25; MAT science education ’26) was selected as a recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for 2026–27. 

Tristen Wendling (BA German ’25) is the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany for 2026–27.

University of Iowa student Olga Colmenero Carrillo (BA elementary education ’26) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Spain for 2026–27.

University of Iowa alumna Katrina Wolfe (BA ethics and public policy ‘25) is the recipient of a Fulbright to North Macedonia for 2026-27. 

Emma Fuchtman (BA art history ‘26) is the recipient of a highly competitive Fulbright/Maastricht University Award to the Netherlands for 2026-27. 

Having been named a Fulbright top producer for 10 years, Iowa has no shortage of advice for prospective applicants. Here, award winners and faculty mentors give application tips.

The 2026 Provost’s Global Forum at the University of Iowa will explore how film and television build connections across cultures, religions, and generations. Through screenings, panels, and conversations with international scholars, the symposium examines storytelling in global Jewish cinema and cross-cultural narratives. The three-day event will take place April 21–23 at the Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol Museum in Iowa City.