UI alumna carries her international studies into post-grad life
UI alumna Abby Peeters has had her eye on international work since she was a young girl, watching her father travel the world as a production assistant for a video production company. She now lives in Mozambique, serving as a community health outreach volunteer with the Peace Corps. Read more about Abby.
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Diversity of study abroad offerings allowed UI football player Jake Gervase to earn academic credit in Havana, Cuba
A demanding football schedule left Jake Gervase (BBA, finance and management '18) doubtful he could incorporate a study abroad experience into his undergraduate career-that is, until he learned about global spring break opportunities. Gervase jumped at the opportunity to travel to Cuba through the  International Entrepreneurship and Culture  short-term study abroad course. 
Young African leaders arrive in Iowa City to learn about entrepreneurship and promote international dialogue
For the third consecutive year, UI's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) welcomes 25 Mandela Washington Fellows from Sub-Saharan African countries to the University of Iowa to learn about U.S. entrepreneurship and promote international dialogue. The fellows are among 700 individuals from sub-Saharan African countries who were selected to visit numerous colleges and universities across the United States. 
UI community reacts to Supreme Court's backing Trump travel ban
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 26 to uphold President Donald Trump's travel ban in a 5-4 decision.  The latest version of Trump's travel ban restricts travel from seven countries: Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, and Venezuela with varying degrees of restrictions. 
UI pharmacy student promotes public health in his native Nigeria
University of Iowa student Ishaya David has big plans for the future, plans that include assuming leadership of a small nonprofit organization started by his beloved brother and traveling the rural roads of his native Nigeria to educate youth about the dangers of unprotected sex and HIV/AIDS, and the health hazards associated with substance abuse. 
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International Programs provides scholarships, guidance, and support for international students in the University of Iowa community, as well as assistance for UI students studying abroad.  You can continue to support globally oriented programs and resources by contributing to International Programs. For more information, please contact Javier Perez, assistant director of development, UI Center for Advancement, at javier-perez@uiowa.edu or 800.648.6973.
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