UI alumna Cathy Parrott has come full circle—from studying abroad as a student to leading transformative international experiences for her own students as an assistant professor of costume design. In fall 2025, with support from the Stanley‑UI Foundation Support Organization, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, and other campus partners, Parrott led UI students to Bali, Indonesia, to present at the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design II conference.

These students serve as digital ambassadors while studying abroad, sharing their experiences in real time on the @uiabroad Instagram account.

International Programs is proud to recognize Fu-Ching Hsiao and Shu-Mei Chang of Changhua County, Taiwan, as the 2025 International Parents of the Year.