University of Iowa International Programs

Congratulations to Callan Dockry (BA international studies ’26), of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award to South Korea for 2026–27 🇰🇷

Congratulations to Darryl Moton on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Bahrain for the 2026–27 academic year! 🎉🌍

Originally from Ames, Iowa, Darryl is completing a combined graduate degree program in library and information science (MA) and a PhD in English. He began graduate school at 41, after working in UI Central Sterilization Services.

“I thought something like a Fulbright was out of reach for someone like me… I guess the moral of the story is, never be afraid to reach for the stars, even if you're reaching from the basement.”

Last week, we were honored to welcome Dr. Hamid Khalaf Ahmed, advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, and David Hamod, President and CEO of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), to campus. During their visit, Russ Ganim signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq’s Higher Committee for Education Development, celebrating our growing partnership 💛

Big congratulations to Aishani Kundu, recipient of the Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship! 🎉🌎

Aishani, a rising fourth-year international student studying psychology and English and creative writing, is combining research, writing, and a passion for global public health to better understand and address health disparities around the world.

Congratulations to Monica Correia, professor of 3D design in the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History, and Design, on receiving a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to France! 🇫🇷

Through this international collaboration, Correia will work with researchers at ENSAIT and the University of Lille to explore innovative, sustainable textile manufacturing methods that reduce waste and advance design. We can't wait to see the global impact of her work.

Big congratulations to our 8 University of Iowa students awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2026! 🌍✈️ With up to $5,000 in funding, they'll be studying and interning abroad in incredible places like Ireland, South Africa, Greece, Singapore, France, and Chile. Even more exciting—7 of the 8 are proud Iowa natives! 💛

1st row (L-R): Kate Crawford, Roxy Ekberg, Esmeralda Houssou; 2nd row (L-R): Samantha Khamphilanouvong, Molly Martin, Nikita McNamee; 3rd row (L-R): Kaylee Olson, Charles Silver

A quick hello from Valladolid! 🇪🇸✨

These Hawkeyes are busy exploring, learning, and making memories through the Iowa Hispanic Institute program led by UI professor Becky Gonzalez.

Congratulations to our six new Hawkeye Abroad Creators! 🌍 🤳

During the summer and fall 2026 semesters, these students will share authentic day-to-day experiences studying and interning abroad through photos and videos from South Korea, South Africa, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom!

First row (L-R): Leila Assadi, Kimberly Ibarra, Emma Koeppen; Second row (L-R): Halle Weber, Sean Keene, Sophia Palmer

Congratulations to the 11 University of Iowa students — all Iowa natives — selected for 2026–27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards 🌍

Chosen from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide, these Hawkeyes will teach, research, and serve in communities around the world! This achievement continues Iowa’s long-standing tradition as a national leader in global scholarship, with the university named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 10 years.

First row (L-R): Emma Anderson, Olga Colmenero Carrillo, Emma Fuchtman, Klaertje Hesselink; Second row (L-R): Marta Leira, Josie Mbaye, Gianna Rocca, Lucia Rongerude; Third row (L-R): Kate Struble, Tristen Wendling, Katrina Wolfe

Congratulations to Emma Anderson (BA international relations and political science ’25), of Boone, Iowa, on receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award to Tajikistan for 2026–27 🇹🇯

Emma was awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Persian last summer in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Her time in-country, inspired her to pursue a Fulbright.