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Seminar by Visiting Faculty Dr. Malgorzata Korzeniowska

Dr. Małgorzata Korzeniowska from the Department of Functional Food Products Development at Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland, will visit Iowa State University as part of the European Union’s Erasmus+ Mobility Program.

2027-28 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Competition Now Open

EU new Entry/Exit System (EES)

The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) began operations on 12 October 2025, with a progressive roll-out across 29 European countries. As of 10 April 2026, the EES has become fully operational.

ISU–Makerere Partnership Fosters Cross-Cultural Learning and Expands Global Agricultural Perspectives

A partnership between Iowa State University and Makerere University is fostering cross-cultural learning and expanding global perspectives on agriculture and sustainable development by providing students with hands-on learning and service-learning experiences.

From Uganda to Iowa: A Q&A with Visiting Scholar Lilian Akello

This spring, Lilian Akello, a recent graduate in agribusiness management from Makerere University, is visiting Iowa State as a short-term scholar. Her journey with the program began during a 10-week service-learning experience at the ISU–Uganda Program’s Mpirigiti Rural Training Center in Kamuli—an opportunity she describes as transformative.

Next Generation Institute Offers Training for Early-Career-Professionals

The 2026 Next Generation Institute (NGI), led by Dr. Francis Owusu, Associate Dean for Global Engagement and Director of the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, along with Catherine Swoboda, Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Horticulture, was held from March 14 to March 23 at the Mpirigiti Rural Training Center in Kamuli, Uganda.

FAO video features ISU study on camelid-based systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations recently released a video based on a study by Iowa State University students in the Dean's Global Agriculture and Food Leadership Program. 

Students earn "CALS Innovation + Leadership: Global Impact" micro-credential

At the CALS Pathways to Innovation and Leadership showcase in early December, students were recognized for their efforts to earn micro-credentials through hands-on workshops, experiential learning, and leadership opportunities. 

Meet Wilson Akankwasa, CSRL intern and former service-learner

Wilson Akankwasa, soon-to-be graduate of Makerere University, has been participating in an internship with the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods for a portion of the fall semester. As he wraps up his time in Ames, Wilson shared why he got involved in the service-learning program.

Delegation from Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences visits CALS

On December 5, the CALS Office for Global Engagement hosted a delegation from Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (KSNUAHS).

Young Farmers Participate in IFAA Midwest Winter Seminar

In early December, the International Farmers Aid Association (IFAA) held a portion of their Midwest Winter Seminar in collaboration with the CALS Office for Global Engagement. Four young farmers from Bolivia and Brazil spent a few days learning about agriculture, technology, and research at Iowa State University.