7/24/2019
In the news: UI student describes her trying times in Sudan during protests
Amani Ali, a Sudanese-American UI student, relates the story of her return to Sudan in the midst of conflict.
7/22/2019
International scholarships and fellowships open house to be held Sept. 25
Are you interested in the possibility of international study, research, or teaching?
7/19/2019
Go-travel-live-learn: advice from UI alumna Jennifer Yerkes
While Iowa City native Jennifer Yerkes (BA art ’93) stuck close to home for her undergraduate career at the University of Iowa, she took full advantage of study abroad experiences to expand her worldview. Those early study abroad experiences—one in Austria, another in Hungary—led to a lifetime of learning, living, and working abroad.
7/18/2019
Study abroad to host info sessions on sustainable development program in India, Aug. 16 & 30
Learn about an extraordinary opportunity to travel to India over winter break and interact with highly acclaimed sustainable development professionals.
7/18/2019
New course tackles war, women's rights, and promoting peace in Russia's North Caucasus region
UI associate professor Irina Kostina wins global curriculum development award to teach new course about the North Caucasus.
7/18/2019
In the news: From Iowa to John Hopkins, via Barcelona
University of Iowa graduate Anya Kim studied the past academic year in Spain on a Fulbright scholarship. The Indianola High School graduate will pursue a joint medical and doctoral degree at Johns Hopkins University beginning in fall 2019.
7/17/2019
In Memoriam: Edwin "Ed" Zastrow, Jr.
International Programs was saddened to learn of the recent death of Ed Zastrow, the executive director of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC).
7/16/2019
In the news: Alumna named Minister of South Korea’s Food and Drug Safety
Eui-Kyung Lee, '90 Ph.D., is South Korea’s new Minister of Food and Drug Safety.
7/16/2019
What I learned while studying overseas in Australia
Now that I am home from studying overseas, it has caused me to reflect a lot on the time I have spent in Australia, as well as who I was before this semester.
7/15/2019
UI professor to examine global aging in Mexico as a Fulbright scholar
Mercedes Bern-Klug was awarded a Fulbright grant to the University of Guadalajara, Mexico. As a gerontology specialist, she will be teaching a class on global aging, and will also study and assist in the development of social services in Mexico.
7/15/2019
Discover study abroad opportunities at the fall fair Sept. 17
Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the fall study abroad fair!
7/12/2019
In the news: African fellows learn new business skills at the University of Iowa
Young leaders also get the chance to experience the state
7/11/2019
Lessons from an aspiring linguist abroad
As a student studying for a year abroad in comparison to the more common single semester programs, I’ve been given a lot of time to reflect on my study abroad experience over the last 9 and a half months, and surprise, surprise, most of my reflection has been about German!
7/10/2019
In the news: UI Fulbright scholar to use rap to teach English in Mexico City
An Iowa City native’s journey through skateboarding and music led to a path in medicine and a Fulbright Grant.
7/10/2019
Study abroad to host weekly info sessions Fall 2019
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
7/10/2019
Study abroad to host info session on pain and palliative care program in India, Aug. 27 & 28
Would you like to gain knowledge and expanded awareness of the dying and grief journey while exploring the development and delivery of palliative care in India?
7/9/2019
In the news: Webinars help international students acclimate to Iowa before they leave home
Emily Gumal wants to be a writer. She didn’t have to do much research to learn that the University of Iowa was the place for her.
7/5/2019
Study abroad to host info session on winter program in Greece, Aug. 29
Are you an aspiring writer, historian, artist, or politician? An international studies student, or a fan of ancient literature? Come to this information event to learn how you can explore your interests through writing! Learn about this 3 semester hour course that travels to Greece over the winter session.
7/3/2019
In the news: UI Fulbright scholar to start a children’s choir in Brazil
Jill Oberhart, a UI Fulbright scholar, will touch down in Brazil in November, where she plans to start a children’s choir.
7/2/2019
In the news: UI students start business to study abroad
UI students began their own business selling homemade headbands to be able to afford studying abroad.
6/26/2019
UI sets record with 19 Fulbright awardees
A record 19 University of Iowa students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research, attend graduate school, undertake creative projects, or serve as English teaching assistants abroad in 2019–20, with an additional two students selected as alternates.
6/26/2019
Unveiling of new video about International Programs at the University of Iowa
With the assistance of the UI Office of Strategic Communication, International Programs recently created a video that provides an overview of the exciting ways we help to connect Iowa with the world and the world with Iowa.
6/26/2019
In the news: UI student hopes to bring papermaking to Cambodia’s cultural renaissance
UI student Isabella Myers, with a Fulbright grant, will travel to Cambodia to study and re-create century-old manuscripts.
6/26/2019
UI student Nicole Hehr awarded Fulbright to Italy
Nicole Hehr, who received a BA in ancient civilization from the University of Iowa in May 2019, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Italy for 2019-20
6/25/2019
UI student Maria Bascom awarded Fulbright to Russia
Maria Bascom, who received a BA in Russian from the University of Iowa in May 2019, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award to Russia for 2019-20.