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In the news: University of Iowa named top producer of Fulbright scholars for fifth year

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The UI has reached its fifth consecutive year of being named a top producer of Fulbright students and scholars by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

UI named a top producer of Fulbright students for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The University of Iowa has again been named a top producer of Fulbright students for 2019–20 (with a record number of 19 recipients), marking the fifth consecutive year the university achieved the elite ranking.

In the news: UI grad student takes home first place for humanities-based Three Minute Thesis competition

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
UI graduate student Christie Vogler wins the Obermann Center’s first humanities-based Three-Minute Thesis competition with her research on gender archaeology, which uncovers the unknown roles of women in Ancient Rome.

In the news: New UN student organization allows for students to participate in international advocacy

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The United Nations Association at Iowa, a newly formed student organization, is working towards promoting the United Nations’ principles, allowing for students to make a difference.

Study Abroad to host classics department info session, Feb. 17

Monday, February 10, 2020
Come and learn why studying abroad is beneficial, what programs are available for classics majors and minors, and the types of coursework that can be done abroad.

Coronavirus: Perceptions and Precautions on Feb. 21 WorldCanvass

Monday, February 10, 2020
Concerns about the present and future danger of the 2019 novel coronavirus will be addressed by an expert panel on a special WorldCanvass called "Coronavirus: Perceptions and Precautions" to be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., February 21, in 1117 University Capitol Centre (UCC). The event is free and open to the public.

Study abroad to host info session on summer Spain program, Feb. 14

Friday, February 7, 2020
Spend 6 weeks in Spain improving your Spanish, living with a host family, and traveling around the country. Come and hear highlights of the program and get your questions answered. 

Study abroad to host info session with CIEE, Feb. 12

Friday, February 7, 2020
Rachel Konakci from CIEE will be available to talk to students about CIEE’s study abroad programs worldwide, the available scholarships to UI students, and the current $1000 flight voucher for programs to Latin America. Come and learn where you could study! 

International Alumni Spotlight: Shuo Yang

Thursday, February 6, 2020
As an architectural designer at Studio Joseph in New York City, Shuo Yang (BSE civil engineering ’14; BA art ’14) mainly works on projects in pavilions, exhibitions, and public spaces, like educational facilities and museums. Yang says the solid interdisciplinary education he received at the University of Iowa (UI) opened the door to and prepared him well for his dream career.

Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to University of Iowa summer 2020

Thursday, February 6, 2020
The University of Iowa is proud to announce its selection as an Institute Partner for the 2020 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, the UI will host 25 of Africa’s brightest emerging business and entrepreneurship leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.