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Minwoo Jung

Korean Studies Research Network to present talk on flexible masculinities in Asia, September 20 

Friday, July 21, 2023
The Korean Studies Research Network will present a virtual lecture by guest speaker Dr. Minwoo Jung, entitled “Flexible Masculinities: Negotiating Gender, Sexuality, and Nation in Global Asia.”
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UI to host Study Abroad Fair, Sept 12

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Get your questions answered and kick start your global experience at the upcoming University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair, being held September 12.
Kaitlyn Dwyer in front of an ancient building with columns in Greece

Why you shouldn’t let a disability keep you from studying abroad

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Kaitlyn Dwyer, a Diversity Ambassador Scholarship recipient, shares her experience studying abroad in Greece.
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Top 5 must dos for Iowa students who want to study abroad

Monday, July 17, 2023
Here are our top five things every Iowa student who wants to study abroad should take advantage of. 
Sam Waldron reading study abroad brochure sitting against rock in front of old capitol

5 easy things you should do in the summer to prepare to study abroad

Friday, July 14, 2023
International Programs student employee (and soon to be study abroad student) shares what he has learned about planning for study abroad.
Selix family with Cory at the passport office

5 reasons why you should apply for a passport at the University of Iowa Passport Office 

Friday, July 14, 2023
Take advantage of the convenient location and friendly staff at the UI passport office.
Shyisha Hodges

Study abroad scholarship sent first-generation college student to Costa Rica

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Shyisha Hodges, from Davenport, Iowa, is a first-generation college student that studied abroad in Costa Rica after receiving an Ann Morse Scholarship. 
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Former dentist transitioned into a well-rounded researcher at Iowa, leads to position at NIH

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Azeez Alade, a native of Nigeria, received a PhD in epidemiology from Iowa. He will soon start a clinical fellowship at the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.  
Students on the Shakespeare's England faculty-led program in front of cathedral

Dean’s Message: Summer global learning experiences for students and teachers in full swing

Monday, July 3, 2023
Students are participating in study abroad this summer, many on faculty-led programs. Dean Ganim discusses this along with our annual Global Education Institute for Teachers, co-sponsored by the UI College of Education.
Lizzie Schockley jumping at salt flats in Argentina

Want to study abroad? Here are the top 10 questions students ask before they commit

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Studying abroad is a transformative experience. We've gathered the top 10 questions frequently asked by students interested in studying abroad.
Russ Ganim and University of Peja Rector shaking hands

Strengthening linkages between higher education and the private sector

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Developing stronger linkages between Kosovo public universities and the private sector is critical to aligning the needs of the market to Kosovo’s young workforce, and the University of Iowa is playing a pivotal role.
Maria Osman in graduation regalia

Study abroad experience inspires University of Iowa grad to found non-profit charity

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Maria Osman (BA international studies ‘22) studied abroad in Jordan through the SIT Jordan: Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action program in fall 2022 which inspired her to form her own non-profit charity.