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News and Updates for Parents and Families

Thursday, March 4, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Iowa Now sent this out earlier today. Spring 2021 commencement update The University of Iowa is currently working to develop an in-person option to celebrate graduation for our students and their families.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Vaccine Update: The Science Behind the Vaccine

Thursday, March 4, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Vaccine Update: Stay Patient, Vaccine Doses are Still Limited

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Vaccine Update: Stay Patient, Vaccine Doses are Still LimitedAs additional vaccines are approved for Emergency Use Authorization by the U. S.

COVID-19 Campus Update: University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Assisting with COVID-19 Clinical Trials

Monday, March 1, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Vaccine Update

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Vaccine Update: Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: I received the COVID-19 vaccine, but am a close contact of someone who has tested positive.

Innovation in Study Abroad Offerings For Summer 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021
An archaeology dig in Sicily…performances of Shakespeare’s work…learning about Spain’s culture through conversations with Spaniards…all from the comforts of home. These experiences represent a small sampling of what students can expect from virtual study abroad course offerings this summer.

Scholarship Funding Helped Make Study Abroad Experience In Barcelona, Spain, Possible

Monday, February 22, 2021
Shakira Del Toro, undergraduate student studying English and creative writing from Aurora, Illinois, studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through IES during the Spring 2020 semester.

Study Abroad Considered 'Best Experience of My Time as an Undergraduate'

Monday, February 22, 2021
Lyndi Kiple, undergraduate student from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain, through IES during the Spring 2019 semester. Kiple feels her time abroad provided the best experience of her undergraduate career.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Campus COVID-19 Cleaning Practices

Monday, February 22, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Reminder: Campus COVID-19 Cleaning Practices In this video, Associate Director of Custodial Services Andy Bruckner explains how the University of Iowa’s dedicated custodial team is helping mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through updated cleaning practices.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF II)

Friday, February 19, 2021
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. Update: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF II)The University of Iowa will be receiving additional funds from the most recent stimulus package to distribute during the spring 2021 semester to assist students.