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Spanish is the most-studied non-English language in the U.S.

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Spanish speakers worldwide
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230M +

Portuguese speakers worldwide

News and announcements

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!

Spanish PhD Camila Núñez-Bergsneider recognized by International Programs

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
International Programs, in partnership with the Graduate College, Graduate and Professional Student Government, and the Tippie College of Business, held an award ceremony on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the achievements of international students at the University of Iowa, including Spanish PhD Camila Núñez-Bergsneider. Click the title above to read more.

Una entrevista con Álvaro Folgueiras

Monday, May 18, 2026
In this stand-alone podcast interview, Professor Ana Fernández Bravo sits down with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes basketball standout, Álvaro Folguerias, who captured the hearts of Hawkeye fans everywhere this past March. A native of Málaga, Spain, Álvaro speaks candidly about his beach-side upbringing, tight-knit family, and how he fell in love with basketball at age four. He traces his path from Unicaja's youth academy in Málaga to crossing the Atlantic at 16, arriving in the United States with little English and an unwavering dream of playing at the highest collegiate level.

Events

Student Employment Job Fair

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00am to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the variety of student hourly and Work-Study jobs available on the UI campus & at qualified off-campus nonprofit Work-Study sites.

The University is excited to have students consider campus employment. Research shows that students who are connected to campus are more successful and more likely to continue enrollment and do well academically. Many first-year students choose student employment as their Pick One.

Typically more than 30...

All Majors Career Fair

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This job and internship fair will focus on recruiting students in ALL MAJORS! Typically about 100+ employers attend and 1,000+ students attend!

Visit careers.uiowa.edu/all-majors-career-fair for more details.

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