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Meet María José Blanco Arias, IYLEP Program Intern
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
International Studies major María José Blanco Arias brings her passion for global engagement to her internship with Global Ties Iowa focused on the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program. To read more, click the title above!
More than 70 UI students win merit scholarships to study abroad this summer and fall
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
For the summer and fall 2026 academic sessions, Study Abroad at the University of Iowa awarded more than 70 merit-based scholarships to undergraduate students participating in programs around the world. This includes many students in the LLLC. To read more, click the title above!
3 UI students awarded Richard J. Tyner Scholarship to study abroad in 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Three University of Iowa (UI) undergraduate students have been awarded the Richard J. Tyner Scholarship to study abroad in 2026. This year, Benjamin Chapman (German minor) and Tanvi Khadiya (International Studies major and Arabic Studies minor) were recipients. To read more, click the title above!