University of Iowa International Programs

University of Iowa International Programs UI's hub for all things international.

At the University of Iowa, International Programs functions as a catalyst for internationalization and a hub for international activities. IP administration, faculty and staff have the common objectives of:

- Internationalizing the undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula across departments and disciplines
- Promoting international scholarship, educational exchange and linkages

with individuals and institutions abroad
- Enhancing the Iowa experience for international students and scholars
- Furthering globally-oriented knowledge and activities across the state and in partnership with the state of Iowa
- Helping create a community and society responsive to the increasingly global needs and obligations of citizenship

Congratulations to our six new Hawkeye Abroad Creators! 🌍 🤳 During the summer and fall 2026 semesters, these students wi...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to our six new Hawkeye Abroad Creators! 🌍 🤳

During the summer and fall 2026 semesters, these students will share authentic day-to-day experiences studying and interning abroad through photos and videos from South Korea, South Africa, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom!

First row (L-R): Leila Assadi, Kimberly Ibarra, Emma Koeppen; Second row (L-R): Halle Weber, Sean Keene, Sophia Palmer

Congratulations to the 11 University of Iowa students — all Iowa natives — selected for 2026–27 Fulbright U.S. Student P...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to the 11 University of Iowa students — all Iowa natives — selected for 2026–27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards 🌍

Chosen from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide, these Hawkeyes will teach, research, and serve in communities around the world! This achievement continues Iowa’s long-standing tradition as a national leader in global scholarship, with the university named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 10 years.

First row (L-R): Emma Anderson, Olga Colmenero Carrillo, Emma Fuchtman, Klaertje Hesselink; Second row (L-R): Marta Leira, Josie Mbaye, Gianna Rocca, Lucia Rongerude; Third row (L-R): Kate Struble, Tristen Wendling, Katrina Wolfe

Congratulations to Emma Anderson (BA international relations and political science ’25), of Boone, Iowa, on receiving a ...
05/24/2026

Congratulations to Emma Anderson (BA international relations and political science ’25), of Boone, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award to Tajikistan for 2026–27 🇹🇯

Emma was awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Persian last summer in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Her time in-country, inspired her to pursue a Fulbright.

Congratulations to Kate Struble (BA journalism and mass communication, ethics and public policy ’22), of Clinton, Iowa, ...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Kate Struble (BA journalism and mass communication, ethics and public policy ’22), of Clinton, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award (ETA) to Bulgaria for 2026–27 🇧🇬

"By teaching in Bulgaria, I will become a better educator as I hope to one day teach speech and communication classes at a community college. The skills I gain will help me create a classroom community that supports students from diverse backgrounds."

Congratulations to Lucia Rongerude (BA linguistics and Spanish ’26), of Des Moines, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright Engli...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Lucia Rongerude (BA linguistics and Spanish ’26), of Des Moines, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award to Colombia for 2026–27 🇨🇴

"My biggest inspiration at the University of Iowa was being able to study abroad. Studying abroad, and the university as a whole, taught me that I am capable of anything I put my mind to and helped me feel comfortable being on my own."

Congratulations to Klaertje Hesselink (BS chemical engineering ’26), of Cedar Falls, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright Stud...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to Klaertje Hesselink (BS chemical engineering ’26), of Cedar Falls, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright Study/Research grant to Germany for 2026–27 🇩🇪

"I envision this experience shaping my career toward an interdisciplinary space where chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and public policy intersect. The most pressing challenges in clean energy and water access cannot be solved within the boundaries of a single discipline, and I am eager to collaborate across fields to develop solutions that are both scientifically rigorous and practically applicable."

Congratulations to Marta Leira (BS psychology ’25), of Iowa City, Iowa on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assista...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to Marta Leira (BS psychology ’25), of Iowa City, Iowa on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Portugal for 2026–27 🇵🇹

"The Fulbright will significantly expand my academic perspective by giving me experience teaching within an international university model. I also hope to gain a more nuanced understanding of Portugal’s universal health care system, which will broaden my perception of what health care can be."

Congratulations to Gianna Rocca (BA English and creative writing, education ’25), of Solon, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbrig...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Gianna Rocca (BA English and creative writing, education ’25), of Solon, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to South Korea for 2026–27 🇰🇷

"During my time in South Korea, I hope to gain a better understanding of what it is like to be an outsider so I can help my future students navigate similar situations. I have never been abroad before, so by living in a new country, I hope to gain teaching experience I could not have gained here."

Congratulations to Josie Mbaye (BA environmental science ’25; MAT science education ’26), of Slater, Iowa, on receiving ...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Josie Mbaye (BA environmental science ’25; MAT science education ’26), of Slater, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for 2026–27 🇹🇼

As a Gilman Scholar, Josie studied abroad in Chile with SIT and taught English as a second language in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.

"These formative experiences helped me grow as a learner, educator, and person, and gave me the skills, confidence, and enthusiasm to apply for a Fulbright."

Last week we celebrated Gregs G. Thomopulos, a recipient of a 2025 International Impact Award 🎉Gregs exemplifies this mi...
05/15/2026

Last week we celebrated Gregs G. Thomopulos, a recipient of a 2025 International Impact Award 🎉

Gregs exemplifies this mission through a decades-long career leading international engineering and infrastructure projects that improved lives around the world. He has also remained deeply connected to the University of Iowa through his leadership and service across multiple advisory boards.

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