Virtual Homecoming is a chance to keep the Hawkeye spirit alive abroad, by sharing a "homecoming message" with the UI community, regardless of where you are in the world. Show your school spirit by giving a shout out to the Hawkeyes from your corner of the globe, or by sharing a memory from your time at Iowa!  Fill out our form and share your message.  We'll share them during Homecoming 2017, October 1-7. Go Hawks!
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Please check out our new Global UI page, and stay tuned for upcoming UI international alumni events around the world!  
NEWS

Iowa baseball earns silver medal at World University Games
Hawkeyes become the first USA Team to medal in baseball at World University Games! The Iowa baseball team went 5-2 at the World University Games in August to bring home the silver medal from Taipei. Read more.
Young African Leaders Initiative fellows visit Iowa
Twenty-five Young African Leaders Initiative fellows participated the UI's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center 2017 program to learn about the American economy and the basics of operating their own business. Read more.
 
International Writing Program celebrates 50-year history  
2017 is the 50th anniversary of the International Writing Program (IWP). After 50 years, the IWP continues to bring writers from around the world to Iowa. The IWP  celebrated its 50th anniversary and the arrival of 34 international writers for their 12-week stay here. Read more.    
Civil engineering alumna Bang featured in IMAX film on profession
Avery Bang is CEO of Bridges to Prosperity, a company that aids poor communities in countries like Haiti by building footbridges over dangerous rivers. She was featured in a new film on the engineering profession, which was shown in IMAX and other large screen theaters earlier this year.   Read more.  
The UI moved up two spots to No. 31 in the latest rankings of the nation's best public universities published by U.S. News & World Report.
The UI is currently ranked 78th in the "Best National Universities" category, moving up four spots from last year. Read more. 
International Parents of the Year 2017 - Meenu and Suresh Mittal  
ISSS is happy to announce the recipients of the 2017 International Parents of the Year award, Meenu and Suresh Mittal of India.  The Mittals were nominated by their son, Sanjay, who received his MBA with distinction in 2015 and is now enrolled in the Master of Accountancy program on campus.   Read more.   
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 Foundation, at javier-perez@uiowa.edu or 800.648.6973.
International Programs provides leadership and sup port for internationally-oriented teaching, research, creative work and community engagement.  Learn more .
 
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