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UI alumna Josie Mbaye awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan

Monday, June 9, 2025
Josie Mbaye (BA environmental sciences ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Taiwan for 2025-26.
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9 UI students awarded Gilman Scholarships to study and intern abroad in 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, 9 University of Iowa (UI) students—eight of whom are Iowa natives—have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to support study or internship experiences abroad.
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Six UI students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to complete internships abroad

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Six University of Iowa undergraduate students received the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to support their internships abroad in Japan, Ireland, Kenya, Austria, and South Africa. Learn more about how this scholarship supports UI students in achieving their global learning goals.
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Merit-based scholarships awarded for UI students to study abroad during the 2024-2025 academic year

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The UI awarded dozens of merit-based scholarships for students studying abroad during the 2024–2025 academic year, supporting programs in countries like South Korea, Spain, Italy, and more. These scholarships promote global learning and help students build intercultural and language skills.
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UI alumna Katie Mathew awarded Fulbright to teach English in Germany

Friday, May 30, 2025
Katie Mathew (BA English & creative writing ’24) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Germany for 2025-26.
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UI alumna Maddie Cason awarded Fulbright to teach English in Germany

Friday, May 30, 2025
Maddie Cason (BS political science, BA economics ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany for 2025-26.
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UI alumna Isabel Rushton awarded Fulbright to teach English in Slovakia

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Isabel Rushton (BA global health studies ’24) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Slovakia for 2025-26. Rushton is the first UI recipient of a Fulbright to Slovakia.
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UI alumnus Hser Dir Mu awarded Fulbright to teach English in Thailand

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Hser Dir Mu, (BS human physiology ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Thailand for 2025-26. 
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UI alumna Emily Callahan awarded Fulbright to teach English in Montenegro

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Emily Callahan (BA political science, journalism & mass communication ’22) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Montenegro for 2025–26.
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Four UI students awarded Richard J. Tyner Scholarship to study abroad in 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The scholarship, founded by UI alumnus Richard J. Tyner in 2017, assists students majoring in world languages, international relations, international studies, or political science as they pursue transformative international internships and coursework.
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UI alumnus Andy Stewart awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Andy Stewart (BS psychology ‘24, BA German ’24) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for 2025–26. 
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UI alumna Alice Cruse awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan 

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Alice Cruse (BA journalism & mass communication ’25) is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for 2025–26.