With demanding course loads and tightly sequenced requirements, studying abroad can seem out of reach for many STEMM majors. But a recent event hosted by University of Iowa Study Abroad showed otherwise.

An international studies major from Colombia, María José Blanco Arias first experienced Iowa as a child living in Davenport. Years later, those memories helped guide her university search.

The University of Iowa Study Abroad office offers in-person presentations to provide a study abroad overview, information specific to a field of study, and global internships.

Dr. Ebenezer Aidoo, a PhD recipient in communication studies from the University of Iowa, has devoted much of his career to exploring how technology can transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities.

Upcoming events include workshops on the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), Boren Awards, and Stanley Awards for International Research, offering guidance on applications, funding, and essay writing.

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.

Studying abroad is a transformative experience. We've gathered the top 10 questions frequently asked by students interested in studying abroad.

The $3,000 Summer Research Fellowship helps faculty carry out projects that are expected to result in at least one publication, exhibit, or performance. For many recipients, the fellowship proves to be a catalyst for far more.

Oscar-nominated director and journalist Shiori Ito will visit the University of Iowa on October 23, 2025, for a screening and Q&A of her groundbreaking documentary Black Box Diaries.

Tsabari will read from her novel, Songs for the Brokenhearted, and share insights about Yemeni Jewish identity, culture, and traditions.

Chiara Borrelli, a doctoral candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, focuses her research on the brain’s regulation of breathing and sleeping in people with heart failure. Specifically, this native of Naples, Italy, studies the role played by serotonin, an intriguing potential therapeutic target for this disease.

Each year, the Graduate College presents two D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prizes for excellence in doctoral research. These awards commemorate the innovative research of graduate students and their impact on their respective fields.