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Iowa public universities welcome more international students

Friday, January 12, 2024
Iowa mirrors the enrollment increases seen across U.S.
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Korean Studies Research Network hosts webinar on Wŏn Buddhism and women’s liberation 

Thursday, January 11, 2024
This webinar will be presentation by Dr. Sungha Yun, assistant professor of religion and Asian studies at St. Olaf College.
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From fear to confidence: My life-changing semester abroad in Spain

Thursday, January 11, 2024
"Studying abroad is one of my best decisions and moving to a foreign country gave me a whole set of skills that I would never have if I had stayed home."
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Over 40 scholarships and grants available for UI students to study abroad

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
This guide serves as a one stop shop to showcase the many funding opportunities that exist to financially assist and support University of Iowa undergraduate students considering studying abroad.
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Meet Study Abroad's spring 2024 Global Access Ambassador Scholarship awardees

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Global Access Ambassador Scholarship program provides scholarships for students to study abroad.
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A Tribute to Linda Baker

Linda Baker, a generous University of Iowa alumna and philanthropist, dies at age 77.
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Life in Iowa to host OPT and stress management workshop

Friday, January 5, 2024
Attend a workshop to learn more about optional practical training (OPT) and stress management.
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Feeling connected while studying abroad in Ghana as a non-traditional student

Thursday, January 4, 2024
"By the end of the trip, I no longer felt like I was an outsider in my program at Iowa as someone who was older and who had transferred in from a community college."
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Global Alumni Spotlight Series features global public relations leader Erik Snider

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Erik Snider (MA sports, health, leisure, and physical studies ‘96; BA journalism and religious studies ‘94), a leader in global public relations, will join International Programs on January 24 in this virtual talk as part of our Global Alumni Spotlight Series.
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Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 16

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
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Dean's Message: Happy 2024!

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Dean Ganim talks about some recent student awards and shares our New Year video.
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Provost’s Global Forum focuses on LGBTQ youth in a global perspective 

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
This year’s Provost’s Global Forum, LGBTQ Youth in Global Perspective: Resistance, Resilience, Reimagination, will assemble experts from around the globe to speak to the power and agency of LGBTQ youth and their stories.