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Portrait of Peter Gerlach

IS faculty member receives Presidents' Civic Engagement Leadership Award

Assistant professor of instruction Peter Gerlach in the department of International Studies was recognized for his contributions to the Iowa City community.

Priya Kearney and Raegan Pallas: Winners of the Best Student Poster Award

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Congratulations to Priya Kearney and Raegan Pallas, winners of the Best Student Poster Award for their poster presentations at this year’s Linguistic Day (March 29, 2024)!

IPR Talk of Iowa - Found in Translation

Aron Aji, Director of Translation Programs, and Kelsi Vanada, a distinguished alum of the Translation Program, were featured guests on Talk of Iowa with Charity Nebbe on April 4th. During the interview, they delved into the transformative journey of the translation program at the University of Iowa, shedding light on its remarkable growth and evolution. Together, they articulated the nuances of translation as both an intricate artform and a meticulous process. To listen to the interview, click the title of this posting above!
Portrait of Maria Osman

International Studies alumna Maria Osman awarded Fulbright to Indonesia

Maria Osman, who received a BA in international studies from the University of Iowa in 2022, is the winner of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Indonesia for 2024-25.
Portrait of Abby Fowler

How you can go abroad for free: All about U.S. government-sponsored programs

During summer 2023, International Studies student Abby Fowler had the privilege to spend two months in Japan as a recipient of a Critical Language Scholarship.
Picture of the International Refugee Committee office

IS students collaborating with the newly-opened International Rescue Committee office in Iowa City

In efforts to assist unaccompanied minors who are refugees, the International Rescue Committee will launch a new program aimed at these individuals to get documentation and connect with a guardian.