The University of Iowa announced Tuesday that Russell Ganim will assume the role of associate provost and dean of International Programs, once Downing Thomas steps down Dec. 31, after a decade in the position.

One former University of Iowa student aims to conquer the breast and cervical cancer epidemic in India, a passion she acquired and fostered while being an Iowa Hawkeye.

Overall, undergraduate international applications at the UI are experiencing a dip because of a multitude of potential factors.

Named as one of the host cities by the Union Cycliste Internationale, Iowa City will host the cup Sept. 24 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Las Vegas, Iowa City will be the only two cities in the U.S. to host the Telenet UCI Cyclocross World Cup event.

Graduating from college can be a long, tough road as it is, but for college students who are the first in their family to attend, it can be even more challenging. Emii Le is a University of Iowa senior who will graduate this year with a double major in marketing and graphic design. Le was born in Vietnam and moved to Sioux City when she was in middle school. Le will also be the first person in her family to graduate from college.

On the topic of Syrian refugees in the U.S., America's Arab community is split.

One University of Iowa law graduate shows a Daily Iowan photographer what life in a refugee camp is like.

Three students from the UI around Paris are reported safe. The UI is not going to tell students they need to return home, but students can choose to do so should they feel unsafe.