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News and announcements
How studying abroad transformed the college experience for these CLAS students
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Through internships, coursework, and cultural immersion, these CLAS students discovered new perspectives and meaningful learning experiences that extended far beyond campus.
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 students in Spanish & Portuguese. To read more, click the title above!
Fourth-year Spanish major Samantha Khamphilanouvong awarded Gilman Scholarship
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Samantha Khamphilanouvong, a fourth-year Spanish major from Ottumwa, Iowa, will study in Chile through the IES Abroad Santiago Health Studies program. To read more, click on the title above!
