International Programs is proud to announce Zbigniew and Dorota Brzus of Bodaczów, Poland, as the 2024 International Parents of the Year. They are being recognized for their extraordinary journey from a small village in communist Poland to becoming successful entrepreneurs and pillars of their community while supporting their son Michal’s dreams of studying and swimming at Iowa.

An international regatta on the Grand Canal. A stunning sunset viewed from the Taj Mahal. A professor reciting the Iliad during a visit to an ancient theater in Greece. These are just some of the winning photos of this year's photo contest.

The Iowa City Public Library resonated with the powerful words of Anne Frank on October 20, as 15 young readers brought her diary to life in their native languages, marking what would have been her 95th birthday. The event, part of the 2024 Iowa City Book Festival, drew an emotional response from a diverse audience of community members and parents.