2/1/2021
Dean's Message: A Busy Spring Semester
International Programs welcomes everyone back for spring semester, and Dean Ganim shares some of our upcoming events and current initiatives.
1/29/2021
Fond memories of a study abroad experience in Milan, Italy, from Will Sobecki (BBA finance ’20)
Bitten by the travel bug at a young age after a European trip with his family, Will Sobecki (BBA finance ‘20) set his sights on study abroad during college. After exploring his options with Cory Petersen, senior advisor and program coordinator in the UI Study Abroad office, Sobecki settled on a semester-long study abroad program through IES in Milan, Italy. “Milan blew my expectations away,” said Sobecki.
1/27/2021
February 24 WorldCanvass to feature authors Yaa Gyasi and D.K. Nnuro
Renowned author Yaa Gyasi, whose novel Homegoing won the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Award for best first book and the Pen/Hemingway Award among others, will be our guest for “The Ghanaian-American Experience in Literature and Art” on the first WorldCanvass of 2021. Joining her will be fellow author and graduate of the UI Writers’ Workshop D.K. Nnuro and Associate Provost and Dean of International Programs Russ Ganim. Nnuro will engage with Gyasi writer-to-writer in a special interview segment introduced by Ganim. The one-hour program, hosted by Joan Kjaer, begins at 7 p.m. on February 24. WorldCanvass is free and open to all. Register here.
1/26/2021
Virtual study abroad in Italy receives positive response and unexpected benefits
Nearly two dozen University of Iowa students had the opportunity to travel virtually to Italy over the winter term, thanks to the Virtual International Business in Italy course offering through the Tippie College of Business.
1/25/2021
ESL and International Programs to host virtual symposium on language learning Feb. 26
Please join University of Iowa ESL Programs and UI International Programs for a virtual symposium "Language Lessons Near and Far: Students and Teachers Adapt to a Changing World."
1/22/2021
UI to host Lunar New Year Celebration Feb. 11
Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs for a joint Chinese-Korean-Japanese-Southeast Asian “Lunar New Year Celebration” on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
1/21/2021
Study Abroad staff member reflects on her semester in Italy as an undergraduate
The following is a reflection from Emily A. Brown, senior advisor and program coordinator for Study Abroad in International Programs at the University of Iowa.
1/14/2021
University of Iowa to host virtual study abroad fair Feb. 9-10, 2021
Learn about study abroad programs and internships around the world, hear how study abroad fits with your major, discover how scholarships and grants are applicable, as well as some unique virtual ways students can connect with the world right here in Iowa.
1/13/2021
Statement from the Dean: Study Abroad Summer 2021
Due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the United States and abroad, the Board of Regents has determined there will be no study abroad or university-sponsored student travel departures outside the U.S. through August 1, 2021.
1/11/2021
Phi Beta Delta Honors Society reactivated on UI campus
Phi Beta Delta, an academic and professional society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in global education has a renewed presence on the University of Iowa campus.
1/8/2021
Donor spotlight: Michael Snodgrass
A generous gift from Michael Snodgrass (BA '87) established a scholarship fund to support undergraduate students studying abroad in Spain and Latin America.
1/6/2021
King Sejong Institute to offer virtual Korean language classes spring 2021
Do you want to learn Korean from the comfort of your home? Now's your chance! FREE and open to the public.
1/6/2021
Study Abroad to host virtual weekly info sessions Spring 2021
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!
12/31/2020
Study abroad to host info sessions on Freiburg, Germany, program - Jan. 12 & 14
The Academic Year in Freiburg (AYF) program is now accepting applications for the academic year 2021-22!
12/28/2020
Job opening: IWP Summer Institute Assistant
The International Writing Program seeks to hire a Program Assistant for the Summer Institute (SI), a two-week cultural exchange and creative writing program for college student writers ages 18-22.
12/21/2020
Well wishes from International Programs
As 2020 comes to a close, I'd like to express my deepest thanks for supporting International Programs. With this video, I convey my warmest wishes for the new year.
12/17/2020
2020 International Parents of the Year
International Programs is honored to present awards for International Parent of the Year to Manjit and Sharda Bahl and Luz Sarmiento and Gorky Fierro
12/14/2020
9th Annual Fulbright Workshop, Jan. 29
Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for the ninth annual intensive Fulbright U.S. Student Program workshop on Friday, January 29, 2021, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
12/14/2020
WorldCanvass Recap: Teaching and Learning Post-COVID
Joan Kjaer and guest panelists discussed the impact of COVID-19 and whether teaching and learning has been forever changed on this December 8 WorldCanvass.
12/7/2020
Donor spotlight: Drs. Michael and Darlene McNulty
A generous gift from Drs. Michael and Darlene McNulty established a scholarship fund to support undergraduate students studying abroad in West Africa.
12/4/2020
In the news: Iowa named Top Fulbright Producer
Rita Guzmán (18BBA) traveled from Iowa to Porto, Portugal, in fall 2018 to teach English for an academic year. She returned from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program with valuable skills that helped launch her career in international education.
12/1/2020
Dean's Message: Saluting proponents of global awareness
By celebrating International Education Week, Dean Russell Ganim recognizes those that inspire us to view the world through a global lens.
11/24/2020
In the news: Biomedical engineering student named UI’s 22nd Rhodes Scholar
Marissa Mueller excels in research and athletics at Iowa
11/23/2020
WorldCanvass Recap: Iowa in the World
On November 16, the 2020 International Impact Award and UI Global Student Awards were presented during WorldCanvass. Access the recording and read the media coverage.
11/20/2020
Teaching and Learning Post-COVID topic of December 8 WorldCanvass
The changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have impacted every person, every industry, every region, and every communal activity for nearly the whole of 2020. Even after the much-hoped-for vaccine is developed and distributed, some believe that life and work patterns have been forever altered. What comes next in the field of global education is the subject of the December WorldCanvass on the topic “Teaching and Learning Post-COVID.” WorldCanvass will be held virtually through Zoom, from 5:30-7 p.m. on December 8.