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International Studies Newsletter

The International Studies Program publishes a new newsletter every week during the fall and spring semesters. The newsletter provides upcoming events, opportunities to build skills, and post-graduation opportunities. Check out the most recent newsletter here.

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News and Announcements

International Studies Fall 23 Grad Maria Osman Co-Founds Non-Profit

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Maria Osman's study abroad experience in Jordan inspired the University of Iowa grad to co-found Posterity International, a non-profit charity.

Ryann Hubbart awarded Critical Language Scholarship for second consecutive year, to study Arabic abroad this summer

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
University of Iowa international studies and economics student Ryann Hubbart of Clinton, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Arabic this summer in Nizwa, Oman. This is the second year in a row that Hubbart has been awarded this prestigious scholarship. In 2022, Hubbart spent the summer in Amman, Jordan.

Critical Language Scholarship winner Abigail Fowler to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
University of Iowa international studies student Abigail Fowler of North Liberty, Iowa, has been awarded a 2023 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Japan this summer at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program.

Upcoming Events

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Gilman Scholarship Info Sessions

Monday, September 25, 2023 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Attend a Gilman Scholarship Information Session hosted by the UI Study Abroad office to learn about the application process.
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Discover Study Abroad-Fall 2023

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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Gilman Scholarship Info Sessions

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Attend a Gilman Scholarship Information Session hosted by the UI Study Abroad office to learn about the application process.
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Gilman Scholarship Info Sessions

Friday, September 29, 2023 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Attend a Gilman Scholarship Information Session hosted by the UI Study Abroad office to learn about the application process.
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Discover Study Abroad-Fall 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023 11:00am
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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