Connecting Iowa with the world and the world with Iowa

The University of Iowa is committed to enriching the global experience of students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. International Programs does this by providing leadership and support for internationally oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement. We encourage students to see the world in a whole new way. Take a look around and see why thousands of students from Iowa and the world call us home each year.

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News

Food, culture, and memory take center stage at upcoming UI symposium

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Daniel Vorwerk
International Programs
Scholars from across the country will gather at the University of Iowa for a symposium exploring how food connects culture, identity, language, and memory. Hosted by the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, the Food Studies Group, and International Programs, the event examines how food traditions shape communities and how food studies can be used in teaching culture and language. The free, public event requires advance registration.
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Meet the recipients of the 2026 Stanley Award for International Research

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Ben Partridge
International Programs
The Stanley Award for International Research is given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students in all academic fields to support research abroad, learning activities in international studies and international career interests. Meet our 2026 awardees.
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Critical Language Scholarship winner Shefa’a T. Tawil to study Arabic in Jordan

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Ben Partridge
International Programs
Shefa’a T. Tawil, a University of Iowa alumna (BS psychology ‘25) from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic this summer in Amman, Jordan.
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Events

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Fulbright Writing Workshop 2

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Virtual
Learn the basics of writing competitive grants essays with UI Fulbright Program Advisor Karen Wachsmuth.
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Free Coffee Hour: DIY Drink Coasters

Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and catch up with others after spring break! Plus, make your own drink coaster to take home!

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Creating Communities that Care and Promote Health: Learning from Japan and the U.S.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
Researchers from Japan will visit the University of Iowa (UI) and, alongside U.S. based health care professionals, will share how their work is improving health and well-being through community-based approaches, from suicide prevention in schools to addiction treatment in primary care and brain health for older adults.
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Engaging Across Cultures: Demystifying the Academic Job Search Process

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
This session will help students better understand how academic culture(s) impact the academic job search process. Participants will learn about how to navigate the academic job search process and develop application materials that effectively reflect the values and priorities of the institutions and departments to which they are applying.
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2025 International Programs Annual Report

Our annual report showcases who we are and what we do, presenting a year-in-review of how we promote global education at the University of Iowa. 

Creating Communities that Care and Promote Health: Learning from Japan and the U.S.

Researchers from Japan visiting the University of Iowa will share how their work is improving health and well-being through community-based approaches, from suicide prevention in schools to addiction treatment in primary care and brain health for older adults.

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Faculty-led Programs Abroad

Interested in going abroad next summer? Travel with renowned University of Iowa faculty, earn university credit, and make the world your classroom. Learn more about summer 2026 faculty-led programs at our upcoming info sessions!

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# of years Iowa has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students
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Study abroad programs offered
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Countries represented by our international students
"If International Programs has one purpose, it is to open the minds and hearts of our community to the reality that the world is a stronger and better place when we celebrate the humanity in every individual and in every nation. We cannot learn to live together if we do not live to learn from each other."