dean's blog

Students sitting at table with plates of Thanksgiving food

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 Ganim with Ana Jimenez and Myle Duong in Vienna

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.
students talking at tables at the Study Abroad Fair

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.
International students sitting in ballroom clapping

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.
Group of Mandela Washington Fellows sitting at table smiling at camera

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.
Monica Ernberger and Russ Ganim with CIEE colleagues in Singapore 

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.
graduation cap decorated with flowers at UI graduation ceremony

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.
Shuhui Lin and Fascha Aryasa at end of year celebration 2025

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.
Russ Ganim with UI alum Akash Bhalerao, Iowa's greatest champion in India

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.
Catherine Chong and Russ Ganim

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.
Russ Ganim meeting with Professor Ashida and former Hawkeyes Ethan Sahker and Mai Tanaka at OIC

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.
Dean Ganim and Djiby Anne

Dean's Message: Growing partnerships for the new year

Friday, January 3, 2025
Dean Ganim discusses our deepening relationship with Kosovo through IP's support of the creation of an Institute of Pharmacy in Prishtina, and building stronger ties in Senegal.