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International Programs welcomes three new faculty-directed affinity groups
Friday, September 4, 2026
Three new International Programs affinity groups are creating new opportunities for collaboration and global engagement across the University of Iowa (UI).
The Southwest Asian and North African Studies Group (SWANA), the Food Studies Group (FSG), and the Global Exchange Network are the newest additions to International Programs' network of 12 affinity groups, connecting faculty, staff, and students around shared interests in research, teaching, and international engagement.
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Program offerings in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures open countless doors for students
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
With 14 areas of study in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, students have endless opportunities for success, at the University of Iowa and beyond.
CLAS's top stories from summer 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CLAS's most popular articles from the summer of 2026 share a theme: people and ideas thrive with the right support. From humanities research funding to mathematics outreach, these stories show how expertise, mentorship, and community create new possibilities across CLAS and beyond.
