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UI professors Kirsten Kumpf Baele and Kay Ramey stand at the German table during the event

Prof. Kirsten Kumpf Baele Represents UIowa at Local Event "World Wide Wikham"

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
On Wednesday, May 7th from 5:30-7:00p.m., Professors Kirsten Kumpf Baele and Kay Ramey along with their daughters and two university students proudly represented the university at “World Wide Wickham,” an evening of celebration, community, and fun at Wickham Elementary School.
Folasade Olawoye in South Korea

Tips for solo travel while studying abroad: South Korea edition

Global Access Ambassador Folasade Olawoye, an international studies major with a minor in Korean studies and translation, participated in the TEAN South Korea: Korea University Program.
Aerial view of a city in Jordan

Day-to-Day Life in Jordan as a Study abroad Student: How It Shaped my Career Goals

Berkley Barnett, an international studies major and a Global Access Ambassador, participated in the SIT Jordan Refugees, Health, and Humanitarian Action Program. Click the title above to read her reflection on the experience!
Abigail Kloha hikes through the rainforest in Costa Rica

5 Pieces of Advice I’d Give Myself after Studying Abroad in Costa Rica

Abigail Kloha, a Spanish and translation major at the University of Iowa and a Global Access Ambassador, studied abroad through IFSA Butler in Heredia, a non-sponsored program at the Universidad Nacional in Costa Rica. Click on the title above to read her reflection on the experience!
Portrait of Mairen Thompson

Critical Language Scholarship winner Mairen Thompson to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Mairen Thompson, a University of Iowa graduate student studying world language education, from Tipton, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study in Japan this summer at Okayama University for an intensive Japanese language program.
Brenda Gao stands in front of multiple windows

Critical Language Scholarship winner Brenda Gao to study Japanese in Okayama this summer

Brenda Gao, a University of Iowa student studying psychology, from Iowa City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Japanese this summer in Okayama, Japan.

Prof. Irina Kostina Hosted "The Caucasus: A Mosaic of Histories and Cultures" Conference

Friday, April 25, 2025
Learn more about Professor Kostina hosting a Caucasus: A Mosaic of Histories and Cultures conference
Student awardees with Richard Tyner

French & Italian Department Awards 22 Students with Richard J. Tyner Scholarship

Friday, April 18, 2025
Learn more about winners of the Richard J. Tyner Scholarship