The scholarship, founded by UI alumnus Richard J. Tyner in 2017, assists students majoring in world languages, international relations, international studies, or political science as they pursue transformative international internships and coursework.

Duong (Jun) Le, a recent UI graduate from Vietnam, has been awarded the 2025 Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship. As she begins her master’s in piano pedagogy at Iowa, Le continues her mission to promote intercultural understanding through the unifying power of music.

International faculty at Iowa shared strategies for navigating cultural differences, student engagement, and the tenure process during a panel event, emphasizing flexibility, mentorship, and supportive faculty networks.