A growing community The University of Utah Asia Campus, located in Incheon, South Korea increased its number of new students by 10 percent this spring semester compared to the 2021 spring semester. Despite the continuous effects of Covid-19, 128 new students entered this spring, bringing the campus’ total enrollment to 540 students, including 40 students […]
Read More***As of July 13, 2022, the U is no longer accepting donations to the Utah for Ukraine Supply Drive, led by Dr. Bogdana Schmidt (Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health). The outpouring of support has been absolutely inspiring and we are grateful to be part of this big-hearted community. The last shipment […]
Read MoreDid you know the University of Utah offers a summer high school program in Ghana? The Center for Business, Health, and Prosperity host high school students for four weeks in Ghana and at the University of Oxford through the Ensign Global Leaders program. The program focuses on teaching students about the intersection of business and health, through an integrative, […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides financial support to under-represented individuals who want to participate in Learning Abroad programs. The competitive scholarship is awarded twice each academic year–in October and March–and 19 U students will embark on international experiences this year with help from the scholarship. Their destinations include Costa […]
Read MoreLearning Abroad will host a series of scholarship webinars this semester. First up are our Office for Global Engagement (OGE) Scholarship sessions. Students interested in our broad slate of OGE scholarships can learn more about each opportunity and best practices for a successful application. Learning Abroad regularly awards over a quarter of a million dollars […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah students can apply by January 28, 2022, for awards up to $18,000 in tuition funding, plus stipends, for studying an underrepresented language. The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) scholarship, a program of the U.S. Department of Education, provides financial support toward tuition and fees to eligible undergraduate students interested in studying […]
Read MoreIn 1945, as the world was reeling from the aftermath of World War II, James William Fulbright—a U.S. senator from Arkansas—proposed the creation of a program aimed at averting future nuclear wars. The concept was founded in Fulbright’s belief that connecting people from different countries would ultimately foster greater understanding and cooperation between their nations. […]
Read MoreOn October 4-8, with students back on campus for the fall 2021 semester, Learning Abroad held its first large-scale, in-person outreach event. The Fall Learning Abroad Fair featured information sessions by University of Utah Faculty Directors, meetings with Affiliate provider reps, scholarship workshop sessions, and an in-person event on Wednesday, October 6 highlighting Learning Abroad […]
Read MoreCurrently learning abroad opportunities are being impacted by COVID-19. For the latest information go here. When you hear the words “study abroad” what comes to mind? You may have heard the prevalent myth that it’s too expensive. I’m here to tell you that it can be affordable and is a great complement to your academic journey […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah is one of only 26 U.S. colleges and universities, out of 132 applicants, selected to receive a 2021 IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Capacity Building Program for U.S. Study Abroad. The award helps institutions create, expand, and/or diversify American student […]
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