May 2020
International Programs Dean Russell Ganim discusses international education in the time of coronavirus

Ganim explains how International Programs is looking to the future and working collaboratively with our partners on and off campus to find innovative ways for our students to safely engage in international education.

A message from International Programs
From providing international student support and offering virtual internships to giving students a head start on a future semester abroad, we are still here for the Hawkeye community. Watch our video greeting
Opportunities
UI Healthcare Emergency Fund
Our health care professionals are today’s first responders. The front-line providers at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics are working tirelessly to offer the best possible patient care during the COVID-19 crisis. Please support their crucial efforts by giving to our emergency fund for medical personnel. Donate today
Student Life Emergency Fund
The University of Iowa has established the Student Life Emergency Fund to support students who may be adversely affected by unforeseen emergencies—including the one we are experiencing now with the COVID-19 virus. Please help our students or any of the other areas of campus during this time.  Donate today
News
Video series created to educate immigrant and refugee communities about coronavirus
The Congolese Health Partnership is helping meet the needs of these communities in more ways than one.
More UI students being named Fulbright winners for 2020-2021
From evaluating the economic influence of a tax amnesty program in Indonesia to teaching English in Taiwan, UI Fulbright awardees have big plans.
Graduate student heartened by biomedical engineering community’s response to coronavirus pandemic
Srivats Sarathy reflects on the collaboration between UI Hospitals & Clinics and the UI College of Engineering.
Alumna reflects on actuarial career
Ling-Ling Wang's career spanned 28 years across various actuarial disciplines both in the U.S. and in the People’s Republic of China.
Fulbright scholars return home after their trips abroad were cut short by COVID-19 spread
They returned to the U.S. unemployed and uncertain about what the future holds for them.
Stanley Award for International Research recipient reflects on her experience in India
The funding allowed Emma Sillman to take classes in Mysore, India, and to work at a hospital in Sargur, India.
Alumnus Ghazi Kayali tracks viruses transmitted between animals and humans
Kayali recently answered a few questions about his research and the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

Exchange student from England on missing Iowa and more
Sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic for now, Stewart Knights vows to return to the University of Iowa for a proper farewell.
Upcoming Events
Chat from the Old Cap: Lisa Dondlinger
Join Lisa Dondlinger, a Grammy-nominated violinist and University of Iowa School of Music graduate, for an exclusive live performance.  Hosted by the UI Center for Advancement. May 6
International Programs (IP) provides guidance and support for international students in the University of Iowa community, as well as scholarships and assistance for UI students who wish to study abroad. IP also provides funding opportunities for UI faculty engaged in international research. You can continue to support globally oriented programs and resources by contributing to International Programs. For more information, please contact Jeff Liebermann in the UI Center for Advancement at jeff.liebermann@foriowa.org or 800.648.6973.
International Programs provides leadership and support for internationally-oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement. Learn more.