dean's blog
Dean's Message: Happy New Year!
Friday, January 2, 2026
Dean Ganim rings in the new year with some highlights from December including his trip to Asia where he caught up with alumni and a visit to IP by the Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S. and his wife (both alumni!).
Dean's Message: Fall Celebrations
Monday, December 1, 2025
Dean Ganim recaps International Education Month at UI - from inspiring lectures and the celebration of student achievements to cultural events and community engagement.
Dean’s Message: European Partnerships
Saturday, November 1, 2025
From hosting emerging scholars in genetics and public health to strengthening connections in Italy, Austria, and Kosovo, Dean Ganim shares highlights from a month rich in international collaboration.
Dean’s Message: Study Abroad Fair and the governor's trade mission to India
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Dean Ganim reflects on an active September—from a packed Study Abroad Fair to his participation in Governor Reynolds’ trade mission to India—highlighting Iowa’s growing international engagement and opportunities for students, faculty, and the state.
Dean’s Message: Welcoming the world to Iowa as a new academic year begins
Monday, September 1, 2025
Dean Ganim kicks off the academic year with a warm welcome to new international students and faculty and highlights a creative wellness initiative led by Dr. Marta Tejedor Bravo.
Dean's Message: Mid-summer celebrations and a sad farewell
Friday, August 1, 2025
Dean Ganim celebrates CIMBA graduates, reflects on the visit of this year's Mandela Washington Fellows, and laments the passing of one of IP's most ardent supporters, Beverly Brandau.
Dean's Message: Hawkeye internships in Singapore
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Dean Ganim talks graduation, Fulbright and other prestigious awards, and how International Programs staff work together to support our campus.
Dean's Message: Student success and teamwork in International Programs
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Dean Ganim talks graduation, Fulbright and other prestigious awards, and how International Programs staff work together to support our campus.
Dean's Message: Celebrating International Students
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Dean Ganim celebrates our international students, reflects on a visit from colleagues from Ghana and Kenya, and comments on recent study abroad and Fulbright events.
Dean's Message: India Connections
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Dean Ganim recently returned from a trip to India where he traveled with other representatives of UI's colleges. They deepened their relationship with MIT-ADT Pune, a longtime partner of Iowa.
Dean's Message: Provost's Global Forum and Fulbright winners!
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Dean Ganim discusses our Provost's Global Forum, UI's designation as a Fulbright Top Producer (again!), and Iowa's Dare to Discover campaign which features multiple international students and their research.
Dean’s Message: 2024 Annual Report
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Dean Ganim discusses our annual report, a visit to Japan, and some recent study abroad and international student news.
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