International Student and Scholar Services

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International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) turns 10

Thursday, March 28, 2024
About 100 people gathered to celebrate the International Student Advisory Board and express gratitude to outstanding individuals and teams whose hard work and efforts have enhanced the experiences of international students at Iowa.
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Alumna Shuhita Bhattacharjee: How Iowa helped her develop innovative, inclusive, and ethical pedagogy

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Shuhita Bhattacharjee received her PhD in English from the University of Iowa in 2015. Now working as an assistant professor of English literature & gender studies in India, she reflects on her time at Iowa and working in higher education.
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CPT and job search workshop to be offered to international students

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Attend this workshop to learn more about curricular practical training (CPT) and receive job search guidance with ISSS, the Grad Success Center, and the Pomerantz Career Center.
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Personal safety and self-defense training event to be held for international students and scholars 

Thursday, February 1, 2024
Join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Campus Safety to be trained in self-defense.
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International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) to host 2024 spring recruitment events 

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
ISAB advocates for improving the international student experience and creating a campus environment more inclusive to international students.
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University of Iowa international students contributed over $66 million to economy

Thursday, January 18, 2024
During the 2022-23 academic year, international students studying at the University of Iowa contributed $66.3 million to the economy and supported 572 jobs.
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ISSS and Student Health host vaccination literacy and on-site vaccination event for international students and scholars

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
This event will provide vaccination literacy and on-site vaccinations for international students and scholars.
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Life in Iowa to host OPT and stress management workshop

Friday, January 5, 2024
Attend a workshop to learn more about optional practical training (OPT) and stress management.
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Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 16

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
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In the news: University of Iowa partners with global program to support talented youth

Thursday, December 21, 2023
The University of Iowa will welcome students cultivating solutions to global challenges in a new partnership with Rise, a program focused on supporting talented youth.
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In the news: University of Iowa sees change in international student trends

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Russ Ganim was featured in this story discussing the recent trends in the international student population at the University of Iowa.
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CLAS students enjoy fall meal hosted by International Programs

Monday, November 27, 2023
The University of Iowa’s International Programs brought together students and Iowa City community members during its annual fall meal.