international students

Aishani Kundu

Aishani Kundu awarded Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
International Programs at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce that Aishani Kundu, a rising fourth-year double majoring in psychology and English and creative writing, has been named a recipient of the Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship.
dean making a speech on stage with crowd sitting at tables in venue with black and gold balloons

International students recognized for leadership and academic excellence at Iowa

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
International students at the University of Iowa were recognized for their impact on campus during an annual celebration that brought together students, faculty, and staff.
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Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November

Friday, October 17, 2025
Join the University of Iowa for the 2025 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 14, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event highlights diverse cultures through live performances, food, and interactive activities hosted by student organizations and university departments. Organized by OASIS in collaboration with International Programs.
Duong (Jun) Le playing piano

Pianist Duong (Jun) Le awarded the 2025 Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

Friday, May 23, 2025
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.
a crowd of student sitting and raising a glass as Russ Ganim gives a toast to international students completing the academic year.

Honoring international student success at the End-of-Year Celebration

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The celebration drew a crowd of students, faculty, and staff, all gathered to recognize the achievements and contributions of the university’s global community.
Two students who met at international student orientation pose together at a conference

In the news: Happy Trails

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
International students combine talents on trails project and more.
dancers in green dresses with yellow flowers in their hair

Multicultural Showcase highlight of University of Iowa celebration of international education in November

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Join the University of Iowa for the 2024 Multicultural Showcase on Friday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event highlights diverse cultures through live performances, food, and interactive activities hosted by student organizations and university departments. Organized by OASIS in collaboration with International Programs.
game

Game night for students

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Join Life in Iowa and International Student & Scholar Services for a game night! Gather your friends for an exciting evening filled with games, laughter, and friendly competition, and take on fun challenges for a chance to win prizes.
Ryan Lim at Pentacrest

Meet theatre major Ryan Lim: what drew him from Singapore to Iowa and his impressions so far

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
After completing his diploma in game design at a polytechnic in Singapore, Ryan Lim set his sights on studying in the U.S. With a passion for English and writing, he came to the University of Iowa to study theatre.
Building our Global Community logo with black and gold globe

Building Our Global Community celebrates 20 years

Thursday, August 29, 2024
A collaboration between UI International Programs and the UI Human Resources Learning & Development team, Building Our Global Community (BGC) is a certificate program for faculty and staff to better interact with and support international students and scholars.
Akalanka Ekanayake on Pentacrest

Iowa’s strong reputation as a research institution attracts chemistry PhD candidate from Sri Lanka

Monday, August 26, 2024
Akalanka B. Ekanayake, a fourth-year PhD student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, originates from Sri Lanka. His journey to Iowa was motivated by the university's renowned chemistry program and the opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field.
International students on campus

5 tips on navigating campus and community from international students

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Whether you are new on campus or resuming your studies at Iowa, here are five tips to help you start off on the right foot in the new academic year.