International Accents

Following the Iowa Board of Regent's announcement to recall the university-sponsored travel ban, the University of Iowa has announced its plans to restart in-person study abroad programs in the fall semester of 2021.

The award is given jointly by UI International Programs and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The first-ever international student affinity graduation recognized international student graduates at the UI. The celebration was held virtually over Zoom and included speakers, individual slide recognition, and a graduation cord.

As a counselor educator, University of Iowa PhD student Jiwon Kim plans to promote the lives of women and minorities and contribute to the betterment of society.

Reimagining International Citizen Diplomacy Hebei-Iowa Youth Exchangebetween Iowa Sister States and Hebei People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries

As May approaches, we realize that we have spent nearly 15 months conducting much of our lives online. I applaud you for your persistence and hope you remain healthy and safe. As our spring semester concludes, I wish to express my deep gratitude to our International Programs staff who continue to serve students, create virtual opportunities, and organize cultural and outreach events that promote the value of international education and global awareness.

Zhuolun Li, UI student double-majoring in psychology and economics, hails from Kunming, China. He is the current vice president of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association and was also recognized for his contributions as a student employee in the Catlett Hall Market Place.

Julia Conrad, who will receive an M.F.A. in literary translation from the University of Iowa in May 2021, is the winner of a Fulbright Arts/Creative Writing award to Italy for 2021-22

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.

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.

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