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In the news: UI monitoring coronavirus spread, following health officials’ guidelines amid rising concerns

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Following the outbreak of the virus in Wuhan, China, the UI is tracking health officials’ recommendations for maintaining safety.

International Parents of the Year 2019

Friday, December 20, 2019
International Student and Scholar Services received so many excellent nominations for the International Parents of the Year award, it became difficult to choose only one recipient. This year, we are pleased to announce two recipients.

Student spotlight: Mishma Nixon

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Every year thousands of international students make the fearless decision to advance their education in the United States. With thousands of colleges to choose from, these students qualify for some of the most prestigious programs in the nation. As prospective scholars weed out their options, they soon begin looking for an institution that feels like home. More than 3,100 international students and scholars currently call the University of Iowa home. Beyond their academic programs, the university has proven to be a welcoming, supportive, and integrated space for international applicants. And for a student like Mishma Nixon, current second-year Hawkeye student originally from Sri Lanka, that was all she could ask for.

Building Our Global Community Celebrates 15 Years

Thursday, November 14, 2019
Building Our Global Community is a free program offered to all University of Iowa faculty and staff members interested in gaining insight on the experiences and expectations of international students and scholars. Going on 15 years, the program has transformed the education system and relationships faculty and staff members create with international students and scholars.

In the news: Crossing the ocean for a top-notch writing program

Thursday, October 3, 2019
Three international students tell the story of their first taste of Iowa’s creative writing program, facing linguistic barriers and making discoveries all in one of the top programs of the nation.

In the news: Global Buddies host informational kick-off party for program participants

Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The University of Iowa offers an international program called Global Buddies to integrate J-1 students into the life of Iowa college.

From Lanzhou, China, to Iowa City, Iowa: Zhiting Feng reflects on his undergraduate academic career

Monday, April 29, 2019
Learn about Zhiting Feng, undergraduate student from China, pursuing a double major in biochemistry and ethics & public policy.

Q&A with Yufei Qu about her experience as an international student at the University of Iowa

Sunday, January 27, 2019
Yufei Qu, international student from China, talks about her experiences at the University of Iowa.

First-year student Emily Gumal on her experience as an international student at the UI

Friday, December 14, 2018
Emily Gumal, international student from Malaysia, talks about her experiences at the University of Iowa.

In the news: Language acquisition research earns PhD student top Three Minute Thesis prize

Thursday, November 29, 2018
Tianlu Zhang’s 3MT on learning Chinese as a second language earned first place in 2018 competition

International Parents of the Year 2018

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
This year International Student and Scholar Services received so many excellent nominations for International Parents of the Year, it became difficult to choose one recipient.  So we chose two, and are very happy to announce both.

International Programs to host Fund for Education Abroad info sessions

Friday, November 16, 2018
Join International Programs for one of several upcoming information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Fund for Education Abroad scholarship.