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Wayko Wagner

The business world: London edition

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
“We had insightful discussions about life in London, the differences in work environments between the U.S. and the U.K., and how alumni navigated their early careers in a new country.”
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Samira K. Mehta to discuss multiracial identity, Jews of color, and religion and contraception at upcoming events

Monday, March 3, 2025
Join the University of Iowa Jewish Studies Network for two events featuring author and scholar Samira K. Mehta as part of the inaugural year of the Program in Jewish Studies.
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Exploring Anne Frank’s legacy: Upcoming webinar on empathy, education, and difficult life stories

Monday, March 3, 2025
Join the University of Iowa Anne Frank Initiative as they host an insightful and engaging webinar featuring several esteemed authors from the groundbreaking book, Exploring Anne Frank and Difficult Life Stories.
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Dean's Message: Provost's Global Forum and Fulbright winners!

Saturday, March 1, 2025
Dean Ganim discusses our Provost's Global Forum, UI's designation as a Fulbright Top Producer (again!), and Iowa's Dare to Discover campaign which features multiple international students and their research.
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From 10 minutes from home to 4,000 miles: an Iowa City local’s unforgettable experience in Ireland

Thursday, February 27, 2025
“If you’re considering studying abroad, don’t be afraid to take opportunities and make the most of them and apply for the amazing funding options Iowa offers.”
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5 pieces of advice I’d give myself after studying abroad in Costa Rica

Thursday, February 27, 2025
"Living with a host family was my key to feeling connected to Costa Rica. It was so reassuring to have fantastic advice from locals and to know that, at the end of the day, there was someone I could talk to about my adventures."
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Day-to-day life in Jordan as a study abroad student: How it shaped my career goals

Thursday, February 27, 2025
“I hope to inspire students through my experiences and motivate them to study abroad in non-Western countries through programs that will challenge their beliefs and excite them to learn.”
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UI named Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 9th year

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Out of thousands of Fulbright Award applicants, 17 University of Iowa students were chosen to serve as representatives in 14 different countries for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Future educators awarded Gilman Changemaker grant to turn global experiences into local impact 

Monday, February 24, 2025
UI College of Education students, Olga Colmenero Carrillo and Josie Mbaye, are using their personal experiences of growth, international exploration, and educational challenges to create positive change and address learning barriers in their home state of Iowa. 
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Studying abroad programs becoming more popular among UI students

Monday, February 17, 2025
Study abroad numbers are rising after COVID-19 had caused decreases, with Italy and Spain as the most popular destinations.