Four pharmacy students from Japan completed a four-week clinical educational and professional experience visit at the College of Pharmacy. Their visit was part of the college’s Faculty Exchange Program, a 20-year endeavor with Keio University and Kitasato University that Professor Emeritus Jay Currie started.

Join International Programs for a festive Fall Break Meal on November 25, welcoming community members and international students for this shared meal. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (CST), attendees can enjoy a traditional holiday feast featuring turkey, vegetarian options, and classic sides in 1117 University Capitol Centre. This annual event fosters a sense of community, allowing diverse voices to come together and share in U.S. holiday traditions. Space is limited, so participants are required to register for their preferred time slot.

The Iowa City Public Library resonated with the powerful words of Anne Frank on October 20, as 15 young readers brought her diary to life in their native languages, marking what would have been her 95th birthday. The event, part of the 2024 Iowa City Book Festival, drew an emotional response from a diverse audience of community members and parents.

Rebecca Miller’s travel to Eswatini, supported by a Stanley International Travel Award, enabled cross-cultural exchange and relationship building between Iowa and Swazi nursing students during workshops at Good Shepherd College.

International Education Week, which celebrates the UI's commitment to international education and exchange, is taking place November 18-22, 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.

Fellowships offer dedicated space, time, and funding for scholars and artists based outside of the United States to develop collaborations and pursue independent work at the University of Iowa.

Join the Korean Studies Research Network for a lecture by Pil Ho Kim, associate professor of Korean studies at The Ohio State University, that explores Gangnam's dual role as the epicenter of South Korea's entertainment industry and a zone of social evils, such as real estate speculation, sex work, and extreme educational competition.

Maia Sheppard, an assistant professor and coordinator of social studies education in the University of Iowa College of Education’s Department of Teaching and Learning, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad Grant to lead a cross-cultural project in Namibia.

Renowned foreign policy expert and University of Iowa alumna, Debra Cagan, will deliver a lecture ahead of the 2024 general election, providing critical insights into the complexities of U.S. geopolitics. With decades of experience in international security, Cagan will discuss America's evolving global role, touching on shifting alliances and emerging security challenges.

But international enrollment struggles at Iowa universities

The Cultivating Success: A Global Faculty Initiative series is aimed at supporting international faculty in navigating academic life at the university. The first event, led by distinguished faculty members from Iowa, highlighted the value that international scholars bring to cross-national collaborations and the university’s global reputation. Panelists shared insights on overcoming challenges related to university administration, research barriers, and fostering global networks.